Definition: Protein skimmer is a water purification device that removes dissolved organic and inorganic matter from water by their sequestration on the surfaces of air bubbles. It is designed to trap the viscous, greenish brown foam that is produced in a receptacle from which it can be periodically discarded.
Protein skimmers are used only in saltwater aquariums, as the process requires the specific gravity of the water to be higher than that of freshwater.
Protein skimmers are used only in saltwater aquariums, as the process requires the specific gravity of the water to be higher than that of freshwater.
