Apr 14, 2025 #1 G gordoncheers Active Member View Badges Joined Sep 6, 2021 Messages 167 Reaction score 24 Location Singapore Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I was wondering if It was ok to leave my protein skimmer running when I dose. I'm dosing 45ml of AFR daily.
I was wondering if It was ok to leave my protein skimmer running when I dose. I'm dosing 45ml of AFR daily.
Apr 14, 2025 #2 Mr. Mojo Rising 10K Club member View Badges Excellence Award Joined Feb 14, 2021 Messages 13,713 Reaction score 16,379 Location Toronto Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I leave my skimmer on when dosing AFR
Apr 14, 2025 #3 Tahoe61 10K Club member View Badges Ultimate Member Reef Squad Excellence Award R2R App User Moderator Emeritus My Aquarium Showcase Joined Mar 2, 2012 Messages 18,056 Reaction score 21,765 Location AZ Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I don't turn off my skimmers, I dose AFR in my ATO or on a pump.
Apr 14, 2025 #4 Miami Reef Reef Chem Enthusiast View Badges Partner Member 2026 Excellence Award R2R App User Expert Contributor Article Contributor Rest In Peace Hospitality Award 305 Reef Club R2R Research ThreadAward My Tank Thread Joined Sep 8, 2017 Messages 17,255 Reaction score 29,646 Location Miami Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Skimmers don’t remove AFR.
Apr 14, 2025 #5 Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert Reef Chemist View Badges Staff member Super Moderator Ultimate Member Excellence Award R2R App User Expert Contributor Article Contributor R2R Research My Tank Thread Joined Sep 5, 2014 Messages 90,040 Reaction score 93,803 Location Massachusetts, United States Rating - 0% 0 0 0 In fact, when AFR is metabolized it consumes some O2, so leaving it on is desirable. :)