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Originally Posted by Bob I
I think you have hit on what a skimmer actually does. Skimmers basically interrupt natural decomposition of proteinaceous materials by removing large protein molecules before the natural dissolution of those molecules into nitrogenous compounds occur.
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ok so by doing this is it not also removing the organic phosphates bound in that organic mater and preventing it from being released as inorganic phosphate during the decay process?
so basically a skimmer is removing phosphates.
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That is all they do. Natural laws of physics state that they cannot increase the oxygen content of the water. (sorry Sam, still can't buy your argument}.
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actually a bubbler in a tank will raise the O2 content also as every little bubble made is now a water/air surface interface. while not as efficient as having a turbulent water surface it still increases O2 levels, a skimmer is just basically a bubbler on steroids and does a very good job of increasing O2
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They do not remove Phospates, or other contaminants.
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See your first statement, do you not consider decaying organic matter contaminants? but yes aside from Phosphates they do remove several other things.
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That is all I will say on this matter. If anyone can prove that any of this is not true, I would welcome the input, but please make it proof NOT just opinion. |
Ok there was a test done on various skimmers and they effectiveness of removing phosphates, metals, ect from the tank water. I will find it for you to read. no time right now as I have to get out of here and Finnish my Christmas shopping
Steve
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