Can You Use A Protein Skimmer In A Freshwater Tank?

[Blubble37]

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[StandbySetting]

Freshwater isn't viscous enough to create fine foamy bubbles.

 

[Blubble37]

ah ok could you use it as a filter? my cousin has an old one she wants to give me and i want to find a use for it...

 

[ainsy]

No - it won't do anything in fresh water

 

[StandbySetting]

Only if you attach media to the pump.

 

[Blubble37]

Only if you attach media to the pump.

ok thanks, i will sell it as it was never unboxed...

 

[Noahs ark6]

It's pretty pointless in a freshwater tank

 

[vijhoni62]

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[Feanklin]

I use it as a filter and it really Aik Hai Nigar works well also in fresh water, I also didn't know about it

 

[elfridaauston87]

I use it as a filter and it really works well also in fresh water, I also didn't know about it, one of my friends suggest me about it that I came to know, I used to buy it last month from Reecoupons because nowadays they are offering many discounts on all their accessories.

 

[Colin_T]

This is a really old thread but I will say it again.

Protein Skimmers do not work in fresh water. They need very fine air bubbles and they can only get that in salt water. They do nothing in freshwater.

If you have a fresh water aquarium, do not buy a protein skimmer because it won't do a damn thing.