over capacity skimmer

[salmon11]

i have a 30 reef gallon tank. i am want to buy a deltec apf 600. will the nitrate lower after i run the overcapacity skimmer?

[tangreef68]

i do not know, maybe you should ask someone in the lighting, equipment, and filtration forum.

[mikeatjac]

Yes it will have an effect on your future nirate levels by keeping your water cleaner. Skimmers remove organics and nirates have gone past that stage. However, to get your nirate levels down now a water change would help.
Best to go to the chemistry forum to get more information.