Precision Marine’s New HOT-1v2 Hang-On Protein Skimmer
Precision Marine is gearing up to release an updated version of their HOT protein skimmer. Called the HOT-1v2, this skimmer is a hang-on-tank skimmer, hence the HOT moniker, and looks to use a Maxi-Jet feed pump to circulate water from the aquarium through the skimmer and an air pump to create all of the bubbles. [...]
New Space Saving Cone Skimmers From SWC
Saltwater Connection, or SWC, has released a new space saving cone skimmer to round out their already large skimmer selection. The new SWC Extreme 300 SS Cone Protein Skimmer, like its bulkier brother the original SWC300, comes with an Askoll 1500 pump and a custom SWC volute and pinwheel impeller. This pump will be mounted [...]
ATI’s Intelligent PowerCone Seen on Video
A short time back we discussed the new features coming to the intelligent PowerCone from ATI Aquaristik. Since then, ATI has released a video showing the updated PowerCone in action. Although quite short and not very revealing, the clip does show the pump controller changing the water flow and air input being injected into the [...]
New Details Emerge on the “Intelligent” ATI PowerCone
A couple of weeks ago, we discovered a few updates coming to the revised PowerCone from ATI. Most of the updates were a bit vague, hinting at an intelligent line of skimmers. We’ve finally managed to gather a few more details about the progress on the skimmer. Before I dive into the updates, I wanted [...]
ATI PowerCone Update, Revisions Being Made
Last year we discussed the new PowerCone protein skimmer from ATI Aquaristik. We were, of course, very curious about this new skimmer as it featured a wildly different impeller and air intake, so we started to follow the product very closely. A few additional updates trickled out a few months after the skimmer’s official announcement, [...]
AVAST Marine Works Retrofits Skimmate Locker to Bucket, Creates Superlocker
Our buddies at AVAST Marine Works are going big with their newest skimmate container. The Davy Jones’ Skimmate Superlocker is a 5-gallon bucket retrofitted with all of the great gear found on their original Skimmate Lockers. Since many aquarium keepers have very large bioloads and/or run extremely large systems, their protein skimmers are always pulling [...]
Video of the AVAST PegLeg Cone Skimmer in Action
A few days ago, we brought you the AVAST Marine Works PegLeg Cone Skimmer. This new skimmer is an updated version of AVAST’s CS1 DIY conical protein skimmer, with differences such as an under-body pump, smaller footprint, and updated plumbing. When the original information about the “PegLeg” was first released, the only visual information we [...]
PegLeg Protein Skimmer from AVAST Marine
AVAST Marine Works is releasing a newer version of their CS1 DIY cone skimmer kit that will feature a smaller footprint than its predecessor. The smaller footprint, approximately 10″x9″, is achieved by moving the pump directly underneath the skimmer’s body. To help accommodate the pump’s new location, the entire skimmer will be elevated with the [...]
Super Reef Octopus Automatic Skimmer Neck Cleaner
Octopus is releasing a new protein skimmer automatic neck cleaner that will be available for Super Reef Octopus protein skimmers. Not officially available until December 2010, this cleaner will feature a dual-blade cleaner that rotates within the neck of the skimmer. The neck cleaner also features a high tourque and low RPM motor, wiper mounts, [...]
New Reef Octopus Extreme XS Protein Skimmers
There’s a newly redesigned Reef Octopus Extreme protein skimmer soon to be available to aquarists. The Extreme XS will be an in-sump skimmer, measuring 15″x9″x23″ and rated up to 200-gallons. The water pump used is a Sicce PSK-1000 with a “star wheel” impeller that draws 32scfh of air, while only using 30watts. A gate valve [...]
Loading ...