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09/02/2008, 06:15 PM
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Location: mt.dora fl
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protein skimmers
do u need to use a protein skimmer in a reef tank with a few fish in it or does it take all the cal. and alk. out and coral food
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09/02/2008, 06:18 PM
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Location: New Jersey
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People usually shut off the skimmer when feeding. Cal/Alk shouldnt be affected.
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09/02/2008, 06:51 PM
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Location: Baltimore MD
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Yeah your Cal/Alk should not take a hit in any way shape of form... but you need a skimmer
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09/02/2008, 07:34 PM
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skimmer is basically a must have for a reef tank. again Cal/Alk will not be affected and no it wont take your corals food. they still get most from light.
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09/02/2008, 10:49 PM
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+1 skimmer a must for reef (some FO/FOWL tanks get away without one). It may deplete trace elements but not a significant factor.
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