You need protein skimmers to effectively get rid of the physical waste from your aquarium systems before these waste materials can become toxic. Here are the types of protein skimmers that you should know about:

Counter Current

The counter current protein skimmer either needs both an air pump and a water pump, or just an air pump. This skimmer has separate air and water inputs. In most designs, the air enters into the bottom with help from the airstone bubbles and the water enters through the top. These separate entrances can make a vortex movement happen. The vortex movement creates a swirling motion, which ultimately mixes air and water. Column height is a major factor in deciding whether the skimmer can be used for smaller of bigger aquarium systems.

Venturi

The Venturi protein skimmer is believed to be more effective than the Counter Current design. This type of protein skimmers depend on a high quality water pump. The water pump is to be used to push water through a restrictive component, while under high pressure. After the water has successfully passed through the component, the pressure drops allowing for air to come in. The more air bubbles are produced, the better it is for [1] aquarium systems.

Turbo

In the Turbo protein skimmer, the water intake also draws in air. Impeller blades chop air into tiny little bubbles. The blades also mix the air with water. Another name for Turbo protein skimmers is Needle Wheel skimmers.

That you know what the types of protein skimmers are available out there, it is time to match the type with a brand. You can try [2] Reef Octopus skimmers, for example. You can also try the different types of protein skimmers with the [3] Remora tag. Conduct your research on the different types of protein skimmers offered by each of the brands you have already heard of.