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Old November 15th 06, 02:15 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Pszemol
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Default 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.

 




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