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Unread 09/07/2006, 08:17 PM   #1
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Skimmers. Do they work as good on FW

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Unread 09/07/2006, 08:21 PM   #2
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They dont work at all in FW


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Unread 09/07/2006, 08:36 PM   #3
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Agree, skimmers are virtually useless in FW. Without the salt they dont make appropriate size micro bubbles, just really big ones.


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NO ok what makes them work? The salt?


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Unread 09/07/2006, 08:38 PM   #5
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The salt helps to create more surface tension and collect dissolved organics. So the bubbles are smaller.


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This article may help to explain things. Skimmer basics


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Unread 09/07/2006, 08:43 PM   #7
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Ty all!


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Unread 09/07/2006, 08:47 PM   #8
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What does Ty mean? I notice we posted at the same time dont miss the article in my previous post.


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Unread 09/07/2006, 09:30 PM   #9
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