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Protein skimmers are an iconic part of saltwater aquarium keeping. They're unique filtration devices that use air bubbles to clean the aquarium by pumping bubbles and water into a chamber where waste particles attach to the surface of the bubbles. As the bubbles rise in the reaction chamber, they eventually pop—releasing all of the waste that was trapped on their surfaces. The waste that was attached to the bubbles is collected in a cup so that it can be dumped out and removed from the aquarium. If you have a saltwater aquarium over 30 gallons you should use a protein skimmer. They're superior to canister filters and power filters, reasonably priced, and they require little maintenance.
Why Do You Need A Protein Skimmer?: If you have a saltwater aquarium over 30 gallons you should use a protein skimmer. They're superior to canister filters and power filters, reasonably priced, and they require little maintenance.
Which Protein Skimmer Should You Buy?: What Are the Different Types of Skimmers?
Protein Skimmer Troubleshooting: Most often poor skimmer performance is an issue of not understanding how skimmers work, how they need to be adjusted, and how they need to be maintained. We sincerely want all of our customers to have properly working skimmers and successful reef tanks. This primer should solve most of your skimmer issues.
Reef Octopus Protein Skimmer Overview: In this video, Jaron goes over the different types of Reef Octopus OCTO Protein Skimmers. He highlights the differences between the INT, SSS, EXT, and HOB skimmers. Even if you're not looking at the Octopus brand specifically, this video will help with the decision-making process when choosing a skimmer for a saltwater aquarium.
Aquatic Life Internal Mini Protein Skimmer: The Aquatic Life Internal Mini Protein Skimmer is designed to effectively remove organic waste from Marine aquariums up to 30 gallons.
Protein Skimming Troubleshooting: What is a protein skimmer? How do they work? How do you troubleshoot them? How do you maintain them? Jaron from MarineAndReef.com explains it all why demonstrating specifically the Reef Octopus Protein Skimmer.
Jaron Rant #1: Protein Skimmer Returns: Every day we get complaints about new protein skimmers we sell to customers. They insist the skimmer does not work and return the skimmer. When we get the skimmer back, they work just fine about 95% of the time.
Jaron Rant #3: Hang-On-Back Protein Skimmers: Protein Skimmers can be tricky, and the trickiest type is the hang-on-the-back style. Because the skimmer hangs off the back of the tank, it can leak onto the floor rather than into the tank or sump. Jaron gives advice on preventing leaks, getting skimmer pumps to work, priming the skimmer pump, and making initial adjustments. In this video, Jaron does not have an easy time getting things working. How much does Jaron hate hang-on-back protein skimmers? Just watch this video to find out.
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