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04/11/2009

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Adam Smith

I once inherited a 55 gallon tank that was in horrid condition and carpeted in brown algae from a person who had grown tired of the aquarium. Although frequent water changes were certainly the most effective and cost efficient solution. I also found that employing a quality protein skimmer drastically reduced the algae's ability to reproduce. For the first month of the tank's rehabilitation I removed at least two gallons detritus and other rotting material. I would highly recommend a protein skimmer for any tank as they are a one shot purchase with no chemical component and will often never need to be replaced.

Captive Aquatics

Truth - for a saltwater aquarium, a protein skimmer is highly recommended for removing dissolved organics that algae feed upon. Thanks for your comment!

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