Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

Pardon my ignorance, does a protein skimmer remove phosphate from a marine
tank?

Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

"nospam" wrote in message ...
Pardon my ignorance, does a protein skimmer
remove phosphate from a marine tank?

No, it does not remove phosphates.

Protein skimmer removes *proteins* before
they desintegrate to nitrates and phosphates.

Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

Yes it does by removing organics that contain phosphorous.
There has been some thought that it removes
orthophosphate, but I've seen no proof of that.

Wayne Sallee
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nospam wrote on 11/14/2006 7:53 PM:
Pardon my ignorance, does a protein skimmer remove phosphate from a marine
tank?

Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

Yes it does by removing organics that contain phosphorous.

Ahh, the great chemistry Guru speaks! You really don't have a clue! Lol.

The OP asked about phosphate (PO4-3), not phosphorus. Although skimmers
remove organic compouds that contain phosphorus, they DO NOT remove
phosphate. While you're at it you may as well state that skimmers remove
orgaincs that contain Carbon, Oxygen and Nitrogen.

There has been some thought that it removes orthophosphate, but I've seen
no proof of that.

Goof ball, do you know what orthophosphate is? LOL



Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



nospam wrote on 11/14/2006 7:53 PM:
Pardon my ignorance, does a protein skimmer remove phosphate from a
marine tank?

Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

bo0ger1 wrote on 11/16/2006 5:52 PM:
do you know what orthophosphate is?

Yes I do, stupid. And it makes great fire ant killer.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets

Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

bo0ger1 wrote on 11/16/2006 5:52 PM:
do you know what orthophosphate is?

Yes I do, stupid. And it makes great fire ant killer.

I thought you didn't know. Because if you knew you would have answered his
question differently.

Orthophosphate and phosphate are the same thing! Duh. LOL


Wayne Sallee
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Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

bo0ger1 wrote on 11/16/2006 6:23 PM:

Orthophosphate and phosphate are the same thing! Duh. LOL

ortho- 

a combining form used in the name of that acid in a
given series of acids that contains the most water

So it's very hydrated phosphate :-)

Many years ago when the idea was presented that protein
skimmers might remove orthophosphate, I looked it up, and
it was defined as a highly vaporous form of phosphate. So
much for that definition :-)


Wayne Sallee
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Protein Skimmer and Phosphate
 

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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bo0ger1 wrote on 11/16/2006 6:23 PM:

Orthophosphate and phosphate are the same thing! Duh. LOL

ortho-
a combining form used in the name of that acid in a given series of acids
that contains the most water


What the f***? Orthophosphate = Phosphate = PO4-3

http://www.chemindustry.com/chemicals/49433.html

Many years ago when the idea was presented that protein skimmers might
remove orthophosphate, I looked it up, and it was defined as a highly
vaporous form of phosphate. So much for that definition :-)

A vaporous form of phosphate? Are you kidding me?

Skimmers DO NOT remove phosphate, orthophosphate or PO4-3. End of story.

Skimmers ONLY remove compounds that have surfactant properties. Do you know
what a surfactant is genius?




Wayne Sallee
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