protein skimmer?

jetmech_05 · 07/11/2008, 07:12 AM

I have had FOWLR tanks set up for over 2 years now with no skimmer and no problems.
I am putting a skimmer on my 180 now. What are the improvements, if any, that I can expect to see in my tank? I feel so nieve on this issue.
Thanks for your input

Randy Holmes-Farley · 07/11/2008, 07:15 AM

In a FOWLR, you might see clearer water, reduced algae, and better coralline growth.

This article has more on what skimmers do:

What is Skimming?
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-08/rhf/index.php

07/11/2008, 07:12 AM	#1
jetmech_05 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hagerstown, md Posts: 37	protein skimmer? I have had FOWLR tanks set up for over 2 years now with no skimmer and no problems. I am putting a skimmer on my 180 now. What are the improvements, if any, that I can expect to see in my tank? I feel so nieve on this issue. Thanks for your input

07/11/2008, 07:15 AM	#2
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	In a FOWLR, you might see clearer water, reduced algae, and better coralline growth. This article has more on what skimmers do: What is Skimming? http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-08/rhf/index.php __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef