How oil filter fix protein film at the aquarium water surface?
Oil or protein skimmers are very important for aquariums. Greasy oil builds up on the surface of water that decay & leaches out many dangerous chemicals if not removed on time. It is very crucial to have protein or oil skimmers in reef aquariums because corals are sensitive to higher nitrate levels.
Oil skimmers remove the nasty oil
film that develops over the surface of aquarium water. Surface oil skimmers
automatically adjust its height depending on the water level in the aquarium. They do not trap little fish
& invertebrates. They let you replace the sponge
if clogged. Sponge replacement is cheap so oil skimmers have low maintenance cost. They work as small surface
filters. They suit planted aquariums
because they reduce less CO2 in the water as compared to conventional filters. The surplus CO2 is consumed by
live plants for photosynthesis that help plants grow. It is easy to install aquarium
oil surface skimmers, & they need less maintenance. Different varieties of oil
surface skimmers are best suitable for large & small aquariums. They let you adjust the flow rate
so they suit the requirements of the aquarium. They reduce nitrates in the
aquarium. They are mostly used in saltwater
aquariums because corals need low nitrates levels. They remove the decaying matter
& keep water clean. Saltwater aquariums need a protein skimmer because
marine fish can’t tolerate high nitrates in the water. Protein skimmers aerate water. Protein skimmers wipe out
proteins & other decaying matter before they are converted into toxic
substances including ammonia & nitrites. They lower the level of algae in
the water by consuming decaying matter that speeds up its growth. You can simply clean protein
skimmers & use them again.
Problems with oil skimmers:
Have a look at major problems with oil skimmers:
- Protein skimmers are usually costly.
- Usually small oil skimmers have small sponges for wiping out oil film so when you use them as filters, they need high maintenance if your aquarium water is dirty.
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