I bought a 135 gallon set up a couple of years ago, came with the stand, overflow, sump, all that, even a protein skimmer installed in line that looked like it had never been used. I just always kept the thing turned off and the line that runs to it closed. After all, protein skimmers are only for salt water tanks, right?
Now, on a couple of other forums, I'm reading that a protein skimmer would have some effect in fresh water, but it wouldn't be worth spending the money on.
Question is: If one is already paid for and installed, would it be beneficial to the health of my aquarium to use it?
Now, on a couple of other forums, I'm reading that a protein skimmer would have some effect in fresh water, but it wouldn't be worth spending the money on.
Question is: If one is already paid for and installed, would it be beneficial to the health of my aquarium to use it?
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