What to know before buying a skimmer!

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Let's talk Protein Skimmers!

A protein skimmer pulls dissolved organic waste from saltwater before it turns into nitrate and phosphate. In any marine aquarium with fish, corals, heavier feeding, or just stubborn nutrients, it is not magic, but it saves you headaches. A protein skimmer is usually worth it for saltwater and reef tanks that carry fish, corals, or heavier feeding. It gives the system a cleaner export path before waste turns into bigger nutrient trouble, especially when coral stability really matters.

Whatever kind of reefer you are, we have made the perfect guide for you over at CoralsDepot.com!

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WHICH KIND OF INVERT HAS CAUSED THE MOST MISCHIEF IN YOUR TANK?

  • Sea urchins

    Votes: 15 23.1%
  • Hermit crabs

    Votes: 11 16.9%
  • Other crabs

    Votes: 4 6.2%
  • Shrimp

    Votes: 5 7.7%
  • Snails or conchs

    Votes: 3 4.6%
  • Sea stars

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Anemones

    Votes: 12 18.5%
  • None! My inverts are model citizens. :-)

    Votes: 11 16.9%
  • Something else (tell us in the comments)

    Votes: 4 6.2%
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