A Beginners Guide to Protein Skimmers 

Hi again everyone, let’s talk about protein skimming. This video is geared towards some of the beginning hobbyists who may be unfamiliar with all the different pieces of equipment that go into a reef tank. In my opinion, protein skimmers are one of the most important devices for a reef aquarium.
So what is a protein skimmer? To put it simply, it is a controlled overflow of dirty water. Imagine a chamber that vigorously mixes air and water to create a dense foam. The cleaning action is because of the tiny bubbles. The surface tension of the tiny bubbles attracts dissolved organic compounds. After a while, a thick cruddy foam collects at the top of the skimmer and by removing this foam, the water is cleaned because the dissolved organics are being removed before they have an opportunity to pollute the tank.
Music:
Tracks: “Night Cave”
Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Video:
Camera information:
Canon C100
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro
Canon EF MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4-4.5 STM IS
Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8
Sony Underwater Action Cam
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This video was shot and edited by Tidal Gardens. Tidal Gardens owns all intellectual property rights to this content.