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08/01/2007, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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protein skimmer
I understand the purpose of one but im not really sure about the set up. I have a 35 gallon hexagon tank.
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08/01/2007, 02:20 AM
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Location: Palm Harbor, FL
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If you have a sump with your system you can hide your skimmer in there under your tank stand. If not then you will have to go with a hang on the back model. I hope this clears up your question but im not quite sure what your meant by "the set up?"
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08/01/2007, 02:23 AM
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I dont have sump but i meant how does it work what powers it ive heard the filter powers it?
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08/01/2007, 07:17 AM
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Here's a short answer to your question:
Most skimmers are fed by a pump. The pump pushes water into the skimmer body, and usually is the mechanism for mixing air in, too. The air and water mix inside the skimmer body, and organic matter "stick" to the bubbles. Those bubbles float to the top of the skimmer and form a thick, smelly foam, which is collected in a cup for disposal. The clean water flows back out of the skimmer body into the tank or sump. In your tank size, without a sump, you're looking at pretty small hang-on skimmers. IMHO, the best in that range are the Aqua-C Remora skimmers.
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