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Originally Posted by Cougra  I have had my tank running for over 7 years ... and have never had a problem with high ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates and I have had the tank fairly heavily stocked on occasion. |
You hit the nail right on the head! That is exactly what it is all about. In this hobby, nothing is absolute. You have to learn for yourself what works best. Everything is just a guideline and methods change over time. Who knows if 20 years from now someone invents a whatcha-ma-call-it that out performs the protein skimmer. Everyone will want to scrap their skimmers and go for what works better.
What really matters is that your livestock has done well in your tank for over seven years and you are (and should be) happy about it.