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Protein Skimmer

Track and tune protein skimmer equipment, plus how skimmer performance ties into nutrient export. Reef Trak is the most complete reef tank app on iPhone, Android, and the web — and Protein Skimmer is one reason why.

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What Protein Skimmer does

Track and tune protein skimmer equipment, plus how skimmer performance ties into nutrient export.

  • Add a protein skimmer to your equipment: Tank > Tools > Equipment > Add Equipment.
  • Skimmate dryness and pull rate are notes-friendly — log observations on the equipment record.
  • Skimmer performance influences nitrate / phosphate export — pair with the Nitrate and Phosphate hubs.
  • Catalog includes common skimmer makes (Reef Octopus, Bubble Magus, Vertex, Nyos, etc.).

Why Reef Trak does this better than any other reef app

Reef Trak is built by reef keepers, for serious reefs. Every feature — including Protein Skimmer — is connected to the rest of the system: parameters, dosing, maintenance, livestock, equipment, photos, notes, calculators, and reports. No other reef app offers this depth of integration across iPhone, Android, and the WebPortal.

The broadest reef parameter coverage in any app
The deepest livestock and equipment records
The most reef controller integrations
AI-ready Deep Dive exports — only in Reef Trak

Related Reef Trak features

Calculators Quick reef calculators for volume, salinity, water changes, and dosing adjustments. Equipment Track tank gear, catalog equipment, install dates, notes, and replacement context. Equipment Catalog Find equipment definitions and add gear to a tank record. Expense Tracking Track what you spend on the tank — equipment, livestock, dosing, food, and more — in one place. Filter Media Carbon, GFO, biopellets, Purigen, filter socks — when to use each, and how to track changes. Home Screen Widgets Add Reef Trak widgets to your home screen for at-a-glance parameters, stability, and maintenance.

Reef Trak FAQ

What is Protein Skimmer in Reef Trak?

Track and tune protein skimmer equipment, plus how skimmer performance ties into nutrient export.

Is Protein Skimmer included in the free Reef Trak experience?

Yes — Protein Skimmer is included in the free Reef Trak core experience on iOS, Android, and the WebPortal.

Which devices support Protein Skimmer?

Reef Trak runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and Android, with a full WebPortal at reeftrak.com. Protein Skimmer is part of the most complete reef tank app available across all three platforms.