Does the skimmer activity related to the number of live stock in the tank ?"

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  1. minajaguar

    minajaguar Spaghetti Worm

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    Does the skimmer activity (amount of skimmate produced) related to the number of live stock in the tank like fishes ,anemones and invertebrates ??
    because my Weipro 2012 doesn't produce good amount of skimmate in the cup while i have no fishes in my 30 gallon tank with number of anemones and 3 hermit crabs
    nitrate = 5mg/l
    nitrite = 0
     
    minajaguar, Sep 10, 2012
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  2. azjohnny

    azjohnny Bristle Worm

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    yes....the skimmer removes among other things bio waste
     
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  3. Toronto_Guy

    Toronto_Guy Fire Shrimp

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    Low bio load = less skimmate.

    Also, if you are putting your hands in the tank a lot the oils from your skin, or any soap that wasn't washed off properly, will inhibit bubble formation in your skimmer as well.
     
    Toronto_Guy, Sep 10, 2012
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