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Aqua Medic Turboflotor
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AquaC EV
For 40 to 400 gallon tanks
The Aqua Medic Turboflotor Protein Skimmers come in both hang-on and in sump versions. For large tanks up to 400 gallons where space is an issue, the Turboflotor 5000 Shorty will fit into smaller spaces than similarly sized protein skimmers.
For 40 to 350 gallon tanks
The AquaC EV Series Protein Skimmers are high end sump only protein skimmers. The redesigned and improved EV Series skimmers feature a new baffling system combined with a significantly larger mixing box resulting in far less turbulence and increased contact time.
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AquaC Remora
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AquaC Urchin
For 20 to 120 gallon tanks
The Remora Protein Skimmers are designed to hang on the back of your aquarium, taking up as little space as possible. Driven by a powerful spray-injector, these skimmers are sleek, reliable, and nearly maintenance-free.
For 20 to 120 gallon tanks
The AquaC Urchin and Urchin Pro are sump versions of the popular Remora Hang-On skimmers. AquaC designed these skimmers to sit directly in a sump, and to be as easy to operate as possible. No tuning is necessary, and they are as close to set-and-forget as you'll find.
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Aquarium Systems SeaClone
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Aquatic Life Mini Skimmer
For 50 to 150 gallon tanks
The Aquarium Systems SeaClone protein skimmers can function as either an external hang-on or internal sump skimmer and comes complete with a Maxi-Jet pump.
For 10 to 30 gallon tanks
The Aquatic Life Internal Mini Skimmeris a perfect choice for nano reef aquariums. The adjustable mounting bracket fits standard aquarium frames. The quick-lock design makes it easy to open skimmer housing for cleaning.
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Bashsea Twisted Skimmers
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Coralife Cone Skimmer
For 75 to 400 gallon tanks
The Bashsea Twisted Skimmers are the largest and highest quality protein skimmers we carry. The largest, the Twisted Skimmer 8-30, is 28-1/2 inches tall, has an 8" diameter chamber and is for tanks up to 400 gallons.
For 50 to 300 gallon tanks
The Coralife Cone Skimmers come in three sizes and are designed for in-sump use only. Cone-shaped skimmers are more efficient because the cone shape concentrates the foam as it rises, resulting in drier and more productive foam and more efficient skimming.
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Coralife Super Skimmer
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CPR (Bak-Pak, Aero Force, SR Series) SALE!
For 30 to 220 gallon tanks
The Coralife Super Skimmers come in three sizes and can either be used in the sump or as a hang-on skimmer. Includes needle-wheel water pump with air Inlet Silencer, water-level adjustment dial and bubble-production diffuser.
For 30 to 100 gallon tanks
The CPR Aquatic Protein Skimmers include the Bak-Pak hang-on skimmers, the Aero Force hang-on skimmer and the SR2 & SR3 in sump skimmers. The SR3 was designed for use in small sump spaces including the Bio-Cube 29 tank.
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EShopps PSK Protein Skimmers
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Hydor Performer Protein Skimmers
For 50 to 150 gallon tanks
The EShopps Protein Skimmers are affordable and come in a variety of sizes for both sump and hang-on use.
For 50 to 150 gallon tanks
Hydor’s Performer Protein Skimmers are equipped with a silencer, a special drainage systems that can be regulated in height, and a supply pump. The supply pump is a Hydor Seltz foaming pump that is equipped with a new lubrification system, and innovative rotormix brush impeller.
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Hydor Slim-Skim Protein Skimmers
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Marineland In Sump
For up to 65 gallon tanks
Hydor’s Slim-Skim Protein Skimmers are designed for nano and mini reef aquariums. Compact and easy to install. Feature magnetic suction cup mounts for easy positioning, special grid for surface water intake, multi-venturi impeller technology, low power consumption, and adjustable air control and foaming level.
For 50 to 300 gallon tanks
The Marineland In Sump Protein Skimmers provides superior performance within a sleek, new column design. These skimmers are intelligently designed with the unsightly, space hogging external pump, pipes and hoses all tucked underneath the skimmer body.
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Pacific Coast Imports Recirculating
Protein Skimmers by Manufacturer:
Red Sea C-Skim
For 75 to 400 gallon tanks
The Pacific Coast Imports Recirculating Protein Skimmers come with a recirculating pump that maximizes contact time of the air bubbles. A second pump can be used to feed the skimmer or the skimmer can be fed directly from the tank.
For 150 to 450 gallon tanks
Red Sea C-Skim 1800 represents an integration of revolutionary features, performance characteristics of high demand commercial foam fractionators and the footprint and affordability of a modernly designed hobby protein skimmer. The C-Skim provides a new level of protein skimming in terms of efficiency, performances and user friendliness.
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Red Sea Prizm
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Rio Nano Protein Skimmer
For 20 to 90 gallon tanks
The Red Sea Prizm Hang-on Protein Skimmer features a s small footprint: 2.4" deep. 13.8" high, 9.75" wide. The blue tinted body is less noticeable than competing skimmer bodies.
For 10 to 20 gallon tanks
The Rio Nano Skimmer Protein Skimmer is a needle wheel protein skimmer for hang-on use.
Protein Skimmers By Size:
Large Tank (100+ gallons)
Protein Skimmers By Size:
Medium Tank (30-100 gallons)




Protein Skimmers By Size:
Small Tank (Up to 30 gallons)
Protein Skimmers By Style:
Hang On Only




Protein Skimmers By Style:
In Tank Only
Protein Skimmers By Style:
Sump Only




Protein Skimmers By Style:
Sump or Hang On
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Aqua Medic Turboflotor




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AquaC Remora & EV
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Coralife Super Skimmer




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CPR Aquatic
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Pacific Coast Imports




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Red Sea Berlin, C-Skim & Prizm
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Rio Protein Skimmer




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SeaClone