First of all, the Fresh-Skim protein skimmer, is an extremely
efficient fresh water protein skimmer due to their large volume. As
the proteins are directly removed from the water column, the filter
system will have a significantly lighter job to do. The biological
load of the water will be lower, besides the fact that the air
bubbles will increase the oxygen level of the water. This will aid
both fish growth as well as water clarity. The recommended flow is
based on a contact time of at least 1 minute which makes the
Fresh-Skim also qualified as a safe ozone reactor. When ozone is
used we recommend the use of a residual ozone
destroyer for the air outlet to prevent the release of
ozone in the air. Thereare 2 options for mounting the
redox electrode into the pipe system: in between the pump
and the skimmer (before the ozone dosing), or in the return pipe from
the skimmer (after the ozone dosing), or better, using both. Bigger
skimmers are available on demand. The ceramic air diffusers should
be replaced yearly to maintain maximum efficiency. The skimmer
should be fed with pre-filtered water (i.e. after a sieve- or drum filter)
and the water should return to the pond freely in gravity, without any
head pressure.