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The protein skimmer cleans the saltwater and completely removes dissolved organics and proteins from the system into their collection cups before they get a chance to break down further and cause undesirable algae problems. Protein skimmers also help in increasing the dissolved oxygen level in the aquarium water.


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Old September 1st, 2009  
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HELP! Aquatraders, no instructions!

I just got my 24" refugium in protein skimmer from aquatraders.com and im trying to figure it out...... theres no instructions does anyone know of a place i could find some online or could anyone give me some? I AM SO LOST!
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Old September 1st, 2009  
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Is it this one? http://shop.aquatraders.com/Hang-On-...in-p/43017.htm That looks pretty cool.

Did you buy a powerhead for it? If not, you need a powerhead to pump the water into the skimmer/refugium. What are you planning on putting in the middle compartment? Put in any rocks, macro algae (need a light too), sand, etc in the middle compartment then fill with water and plug it in with dry hands. Usually takes a couple of days or weeks to start getting good stinky dark stuff in the skimmer collection cup.

I ran a DIY hang-on aquaclear fuge - see the refugium article

Last edited by Mike; September 1st, 2009 at 11:17 PM.
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