What is Skimming by RHF

Boomer · 08-06-2006, 01:49 AM

Randy's new long awaited article is now out on how a skimmer works

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-08/rhf/index.php

Table of Contents;

Why Export Organic Matter?
Basic Principles Involved in Skimming
Hydrophobicity and Hydrophilicity
Basic Skimming Function
The First Step: Air/Water Interfacial Area
How Much Absorbs at the Interface?
How to Generate Air/Water Interfacial Area
What Collects at Air/Water Interfaces, and Why?
Why does skimming work better in saltwater than in freshwater?
Are inorganics removed?
What else is removed?
What organics are not removed?
Allowing Time for Absorption
Foam Formation and Draining
Wet vs. Dry Skimming
Bubble Popping
Bubble Popping in Marine Aquaria
Collection of Drained Foam
Skimming and Ozone
Aeration by Skimmers
Extra Supplements when Skimming?
Skimming and Salinity
Conclusion
General References
Skimmer Engineering References

Boomer · 08-06-2006, 02:01 AM

I had to fix something. Just found it

That Waht will not fix itself to What so someone fix it

Woodstock · 08-06-2006, 07:17 AM

Fixed it

I see I have some ready to do! Thanks Boomer!

Gina · 08-06-2006, 07:48 AM

Me too!
Thanks for the article Boomer.

Boomer · 08-06-2006, 02:37 PM

Thanks Woody

I did that on every forum I posted it on

Woodstock · 08-06-2006, 03:08 PM

Hehe.. there is a lot to be said for consitency

ghostwolf · 08-06-2006, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the article!

Lin

08-06-2006, 01:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,608 View Gallery Karma Komment	What is Skimming by RHF Randy's new long awaited article is now out on how a skimmer works http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-08/rhf/index.php Table of Contents; Why Export Organic Matter? Basic Principles Involved in Skimming Hydrophobicity and Hydrophilicity Basic Skimming Function The First Step: Air/Water Interfacial Area How Much Absorbs at the Interface? How to Generate Air/Water Interfacial Area What Collects at Air/Water Interfaces, and Why? Why does skimming work better in saltwater than in freshwater? Are inorganics removed? What else is removed? What organics are not removed? Allowing Time for Absorption Foam Formation and Draining Wet vs. Dry Skimming Bubble Popping Bubble Popping in Marine Aquaria Collection of Drained Foam Skimming and Ozone Aeration by Skimmers Extra Supplements when Skimming? Skimming and Salinity Conclusion General References Skimmer Engineering References __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be. Last edited by Boomer : 08-06-2006 at 01:45 PM. Reason: Sp

08-06-2006, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,608 View Gallery Karma Komment	I had to fix something. Just found it That Waht will not fix itself to What so someone fix it __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

08-06-2006, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What is Skimming by RHF Fixed it I see I have some ready to do! Thanks Boomer! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-06-2006, 07:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What is Skimming by RHF Me too! Thanks for the article Boomer. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-06-2006, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,608 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What is Skimming by RHF Thanks Woody I did that on every forum I posted it on __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

08-06-2006, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What is Skimming by RHF Hehe.. there is a lot to be said for consitency __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-06-2006, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What is Skimming by RHF Thanks for the article! Lin __________________ Ghostwolf Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother. Honor the Elders. Honor all with whom we share the Earth:- Four-leggeds, two-leggeds, winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, plant and rock people. Walk in balance and beauty. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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