Protein skimmers only work in fresh water under very high pressure
and on salt water aquariums.
There are number of complicated steps that go in to settingup a skimmer. Because it is such a heavyand often expensive piece of equipment, I recommend that you only install itpersonally if you have prior experience. If not, I suggest contacting a professional to do it for you. If you think you are up to the challenge, please see thisYouTube video with step by step instructions:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLAgZopwyDM
A protein skimmer is a device which removes organics in your tank by way of mass air bubbles. When the water passes through the skimmer, the air bubbles it produces allows the chemical compounds of organics to attach to the bubbles and ride to the surface where the gunk is collected.
The prism protein skimmer uses both Co-Current and Counter-Current water flow. It uses a turbo-jet impeller which creates constant stream of micro-bubbles.
Co-current protein skimmer is one of the methods used in aquarium water skimmers. The air source is on the bottom of the reaction tube. Water is drawn up into the chamber with minimum dwell time. This skimmer is the least efficient of all skimmer designs.
A counter current is one of the methods used in aquarium water skimmers. The water to be processed enters the skimmer reaction chamber, then the air administered through a diffuser. The water flowing downward meets the bubble column flowing upward, this increases dwell time making the skimmer much more efficient.
The skimmer process is pretty simple in spite the fact that aquarium product manufactures want to present it like rocket since. Protein skimming is simply using bubbles to collect protein in the water and bring to the water's surface.
The five most recommended aquarium skimmers are: Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 blue hang-on skimmer, Aqua C Remora protein skimmer, AquaticLife internal mini skimmer 115, Eshopps hang-on tank protein skimmer and the Lee's Counter Current protein skimmer. Each has its own benefit.
A protein
skimmer removes organics in your tank by way of mass air bubbles. When the
water passes through the skimmer, the air bubbles it produces allows the
chemical compounds of organics to attach to the bubbles and ride to the surface
where this gunk is collected in a cup and you should dispose it.
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