Yep, and yes it does take food away from the bacteria, but
that's a good thing. The nice thing about protein
skimmers, is that it takes the organics out of the water
before the bacteria can break it down, whereas a
mechanical filter traps food, and the bacteria start
feeding on it because it is not actually removed from the
water.

Wayne Sallee
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George Patterson wrote on 9/23/2006 4:08 PM:
Puddy wrote:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
k.net...
But that would take the food for the bacteria out :-) hehehe

No it won't.

Wayne is joking about things said in other threads. That's why there's a
smilie.

George Patterson
All successes in conservation are temporary. All defeats are
permanent.