protein skimming

[rrubberbandman]

hi guys/gals.....

was just curious as to whether there are other means of removing protiens without the actual skimmer?

like using filter medias...carbons,chemi-pures or the like?

Thanks!

Bryan

[Larry Grenier]

For starters, skimmers or "foam fractionator" remove more than proteins and do it in a way that mechanical filters cannot. Many folks combine skimmers and mechanical filters with various media to achieve a desired result. Yes, they cost too much so look for a used one. I think you'll find this article informative.

http://www.hendersons.co.uk/wms/page24.html#oz

 

hi guys/gals.....

was just curious as to whether there are other means of removing protiens without the actual skimmer?

like using filter medias...carbons,chemi-pures or the like?

Thanks!

Bryan

[phisigs79]

Doing water changes

[rrubberbandman]

Larry,

it says in the article to keep greenish brown slime cleared off of walls of skimmer....have you found that this

causes bubbles to pop too soon than if the buildup was left on?

thanks for youre help again!

Bryan

[davjbeas]

The builup on the riser walls on the skimmer is dissoved organics being removed from your water. You really should clean the collection cup and the scum on the riser column at least once a week for the best preformance. when i remove my collection cup for cleaning i wipe away the crud on the top of the riser with a paper towel and just throw it in the trash.

 

Good luck,

 

David B.