Protien Skimmer Only Protien?!?

[Wolflife]

hi guys
some people says that Protien Shimmer only removes protien from the water Not trace elements?
u do agree???

 

[SkiFletch]

If it is operating properly, a protein skimmer will remove any hydrophobic molecules from the water. It will not remove hydrophillic compounds. Some proteins are hydrophobic, some hydrophillic. Some contaminants and trace elements are hydrophobic, some are not...

 

[Wolflife]

If it is operating properly, a protein skimmer will remove any hydrophobic molecules from the water. It will not remove hydrophillic compounds. Some proteins are hydrophobic, some hydrophillic. Some contaminants and trace elements are hydrophobic, some are not...

how do i know the different between the two?? thanx

 

[SkiFletch]

Get a degree in chemistry

j/k. many compounds can be looked up, are you specifically concerned with certain molecules?

 

[pleder]

A protein skimmer will remove some trace elements, they are still one of the favored filter of hobbyists. The good does out way the bad in most cases.

Personally, I no longer use one, have not for 3 years on any of my tanks.

 

[Wolflife]

A protein skimmer will remove some trace elements, they are still one of the favored filter of hobbyists. The good does out way the bad in most cases.

Personally, I no longer use one, have not for 3 years on any of my tanks.

what is ur filation system>??
how bid is ur tank?LR?