New skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by krisitnkarol, Sep 27, 2009.

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  1. krisitnkarol

    krisitnkarol Plankton

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    Just pruchased a Red Sea external skimmer yesterday. I have a 55 gal with live rock, tomatoe clown, blue cheek triggger and 3 damsels. My nitrates have been at 20 ppm for 3 weeks. How long before the protein skimmer should start to show a reduction in my nitrates?

    Thanks,
    Kristin
     
    krisitnkarol, Sep 27, 2009
    krisitnkarol, Sep 27, 2009
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Skimmers dont reduce Nitrates, to help prevent them from occuring. You have to do some water changes to get them down.
     
    phoenixhieghts, Sep 27, 2009
    phoenixhieghts, Sep 27, 2009
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