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• Protein skimmer — A protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria to remove organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. Protein skimming is the only form of filtration that physically removes… …   Wikipedia

• Protein Skimmer — A protein skimmer is a device that extracts protein and other organic matter from water.Protein skimmers work on the principle that complex molecules are caught in small bubbles. Therefore, in skimmers powered only by air, a lime wood airstone is …   Wikipedia

• protein skimmer — an aquarium chemical filtration system which removes dissolved organic compounds and microscopic particles. Many small bubbles are sent through a column of water, forming a foam, to separate dissolved organic compounds from the water. The… …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• Skimmer (disambiguation) — Skimmer can refer to*Skimmer, A derogatory term used by Royal Navy Submariners to describe Surface ships and their crew. eg. Look at that poor Skimmer scrounging for change or I d rather be on a bin lorrie than a Skimmer *Skimmer, a tern like… …   Wikipedia

• Protein (disambiguation) — Protein is a class of biomolecules composed of amino acid chains.Protein may also refer to:Biochemistry* Antifreeze protein, class of polypeptides produced by certain fish, vertebrates, plants, fungi and bacteria * Conjugated protein, protein… …   Wikipedia

• skimmer — 1) young silver bream, Abramis brama (Cyprinidae) 2) protein skimmer (an aquarium chemical filtration system which removes dissolved organic compounds and microscopic particles. Many small bubbles are sent through a column of water, forming a… …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• Marine aquarium — See also: Reef aquarium A marine aquarium …   Wikipedia

• Reef aquarium — See also: Marine aquarium Reef aquarium in Monaco A reef aquarium or reef tank is an marine aquarium that prominently displays live corals and other marine invertebrates as well as fish that play a role in maintaining the coral reef environment.… …   Wikipedia

• Chromatography — Pictured is a sophisticated gas chromatography system. This instrument records concentrations of acrylonitrile in the air at various points throughout the chemical laboratory. Chromatography (from Greek χρῶμα chroma color and γράφειν graphein to… …   Wikipedia

• Filter (aquarium) — Aquarium filters are critical components of both freshwater and marine aquaria.cite book |last=Riehl |first=Rüdiger. Editor. |coauthors=Baensch, HA |title=Aquarium Atlas |year=1996. 5th Edn. |publisher=Tetra Press |location=Germany |isbn=3 88244… …   Wikipedia

• Dissolved air flotation — (DAF) is a water treatment process that clarifies wastewaters (or other waters) by the removal of suspended matter such as oil or solids. The removal is achieved by dissolving air in the water or wastewater under pressure and then releasing the… …   Wikipedia