Protein Skimmers
Preferred brands: Tunze, Deltec and Reef Octopus
TUNZE SKIMMERS
Tunze protein skimmers (supplied with hi-quality Tunze pumps) are the most compact design on the market and are ideal for those with limited space or for those simply looking for quality German manufacturing. They are efficient with low energy consumption and are gentle on the system.
It has been suggested that a skimmer should collect from the surface where a protein film can form. However, this is inaccurate due to the intense water circulation provided to marine aquaria which assures that proteins are dispersed aquarium wide.
The Tunze design diffuses protein-containing water through openings in the bottom and on the sides- for this reason it is very gentle to plankton. Thus the unit is especially suitable for breeding aquaria.
