need help!

[metalhed3]

Tom Aquatics Surface Skimmer with Flow Control. will this work in a saltwater setup?? here is the link http://www.petmountain.com/product/...uatics-surface-skimmer-with-flow-control.html

im assuming it would, but i want to make sure before i buy it. thanks

 

[pjsmetana]

Skimmers are FOR saltwater use. Skimmers are useless in freshwater (for the most part, no flames). Short answer = yes.

 

[geronimo69]

All it will do is stir the surface water, eliminating that "film" that can form. It won't do any actual skimming. You're just as good pointing a powerhead towards the surface.

 

[metalhed3]

o. i was under the impression that this was kinda like a protein skimmer because i saw the airtube coming out the top in the picture

 

[geronimo69]

o. i was under the impression that this was kinda like a protein skimmer because i saw the airtube coming out the top in the picture

I doubt it is actually a foam fractionner. If you read the reviews ( on the link you posted ) the second one states that he attached it to a DIY skimmer. So like I said, I'm sure it's more of a surface aggitator. If you have a small tank, try a HOB skimmer. I use one my 20 gallon reef and it works great.

 

[metalhed3]

where did u get it from?