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Unread 11/25/2017, 02:23 AM   #1
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Do skimmers remove salt?

Or is it like evaporation with only H2o removed and no salt?

Just guessing, I would say it may be salty .. but I sure as h3ll ain't tasting it to find out.


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Unread 11/25/2017, 05:36 AM   #2
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It does take out a small amount of salt. Depending on tank size I would check salinity monthly and adjust if needed.


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Or is it like evaporation with only H2o removed and no salt?

Just guessing, I would say it may be salty .. but I sure as h3ll ain't tasting it to find out.
Elemental Analysis of Skimmate: What Does a Protein Skimmer Actually Remove from Aquarium Water?
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/2/aafeature


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Unread 11/25/2017, 12:18 PM   #4
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Hey ..thanks for the link! Found the answer in the article: "These water soluble species consist of 3.45 wt % sodium.."

3% - 4% salt.

There was also a surprising (to me) amount of calcium removed.



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