Protein Skimmers do not remove Nitrates however they remove the organic material that otherwise has to be processed by the biological filter and therefore indirectly contribute to lower Nitrates. This is the reason that people recommend their usage. The process of nitrification is the conversion of marine waste to ammonia (NO), then to nitrite (NO2) and finally nitrate (NO3). Our biological filters (bacteria colonies within liverock or artificial substrates) are very efficient at these conversions but we are often left with the factor of nitrates to battle. Read More.
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IMAC 2008!
At the International Marine Aquarium Conference the speakers will be covering all the latest information and research on marine aquarium fish, corals and invertebrates. Meet with them socially, see exhibits by some of the foremost manufacturers and dealers in the aquarium hobby, and get some great deals on conference specials.
MACNA 2008:
MACNA 2008!
The 2008 Marine Aquarium Conference of North America will be hosted in Atlanta. Please click the image above for more details.
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