will you need, or does this have what most people are telling me "that i must get a protein skimmer"
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You only need to have a protein skimmer when setting up a marine/saltwater aquarium, a freshwater setup doesn't need this equipment. This filter can be used for either fresh or salt water tanks, works equally well on both, I have it on a freshwater aquarium at this time and it is wonderful.
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protein skimmer is completely separate mostly hang on the back of a tank some fitting inside on smaller tanks like nano's. They generally take excess nutrients off the very top of the water. I have the g6 on a 75 gallon tank without, but mainly because my tank has an unusual rim and a skimmer just doesn't fit well. This filter is great! Order a second pre-filter cartridge to have on hand and then just swap out when cleaning. You can then rinse/soak the old, clean with provided brush, and re-use. Cleaning takes 10 mins. Granted, you need to clean every 2 weeks, but much much easier than with other filters. All cartridges are re-usable/re-fillable. It's not cheap, but well worth it. The cube design and filters lower profile was a huge plus for me fitting underneath my tank in the stand.
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I use these filters on my cichlid tanks . I don't know what is required for a marine tank . If a skimmer is a standard item I would think you would need one .
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Providing your water level is 9 inches deep this protein skimmer should work.
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No. Not all ponds need it. But my pond went from messy, to clear in an hour. :-)
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It will do the job. It might be a bit of overkill but better too much than too little. hope this helps.
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You will need a pump, I am running two 330gph pond pumps, I have them both submerged in the last compartment of the sump. I am running a corallife 65g skimmer in the center compartment.
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I find the skimmer works best with water level half way up at minimum. I am running 1hp Hayward Superpump which seems to need additional water.
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I think is not required, but sure it gives a better look! Also, it will depend on what you have installed.
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No.i dont think so you need it... my friend has in the bathroom and she fill it up with water...the truth I will ask her exacly when I call her
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everything you would need. I'm not at home now, but can assure you it will have what's needed to make the milk
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Yes I comes with everything you need. If your water is not crystal clear you can add two (2) heaping tablespoons of DE into the skimmer every week or so. This will allow the cartridge to collect even the smallest of particles. Good luck!
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Search for My Video review on Youtube My Channel is "silverbankruptcy"It Requires a Dedicated Water Line. It Requires a Drain and mine is Gravity Drain, they have a Model with a Water Pump, if needed.
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Yes regular maintenance kit will work. Deluxe maintenance leaf skimmer is better because the net is larger and deeper.
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Protein is really only necessary when you donot have enough of protein intake.I use all herbalife products.there shakes are delicious and has a very great flavor..no nasty taste.very worth it. It makes you fuller also but no protein powder isnt really necessary unless you really need to boost your protein intake.but very great product
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The adapter you will need is $50 (slightly more with shipping I imagine) - thanks to Floridasmile for providing that link with the info...I would have probably bought this without knowing that otherwise, and would have been disappointed to have to pay 50% of skimmer cost on top, just for an adapter. OTOH I bought a floating fountain that attaches to one of my returns (also not threaded, just plaster), and was able to get that to work somehow (and they had multiple adapters included with fountain, all of which assumed a threaded return). Maybe I could do the same with this.
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It came with everything that you need to replace the skimmer..seals, screw, valves, etc..
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Neither. The surface skimmer part just draws water off of the surface for filtration, instead of only drawing from the middle/bottom of the water column like traditional filters. This helps reduce the oily protein "scum" on the water's surface, but this does not at all replace a proper protein skimmer.
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It is necessary. ..if u r using natural gas. It comes with natural gas nozzles.