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Protein skimmers are vital for any serious saltwater aquarium enthusiast, acting as the kidneys of your aquatic environment by removing organic compounds before they break down into harmful toxins. This guide dives into everything you need to know about protein skimmers, from installation and maintenance to troubleshooting common issues. Whether you're setting up a new tank or optimizing an existing system, understanding how to effectively use a protein skimmer is key to your success.

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You might consider discussing how heavy/toxic metals often bind to organics and using a skimmer can be the most effective way to remove them - these metals often come into every tank in fish food. Gas exchange is too important not to discuss. The triad of heavy metal removal, gas exchange and organic compound removal are all good reasons to use a skimmer, even if you only need one or two of them.

Also, discuss the difference in uniform vs non-uniform bubble size.

Tunze makes skimmers for large tanks that are some of the best on the market both in performance and longevity. I would add LifeReef into your recommendation list - needle wheel skimmers are not for everybody.