I'm interested in knowing what exactly am I removing from my marine tank when I use a protein skimmer. I know it's to remove DOCs, but what exactly does that include?
I guess more importantly, I'm interested in knowing if my ferts such as Fe, I, etc.. are being removed by skimming. When I examine the contents of the skimmer, it has a distinctive green pea soup look, with suspended particles that look like microalgae (likely from cleaning windows, etc.)
Does anyone have any insight into the chemistry of skimming?
Thanks,
RAS
I guess more importantly, I'm interested in knowing if my ferts such as Fe, I, etc.. are being removed by skimming. When I examine the contents of the skimmer, it has a distinctive green pea soup look, with suspended particles that look like microalgae (likely from cleaning windows, etc.)
Does anyone have any insight into the chemistry of skimming?
Thanks,
RAS