A new conical skimmer from Singapore has popped up in the Asian markets. Shown first is the smallest model, powered by an Aquabee 2000/1 NW. The foot print is only 7.5″ x 7.5″ with a total height of 20″. This would hit the sub 100g range nicely. Best of all the price is only $310 USD.
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A new conical skimmer from Singapore has popped up in the Asian markets. Shown first is the smallest model, powered by an Aquabee 2000/1 NW. The foot print is only 7.5″ x 7.5″ with a total height of 20″. This would hit the sub 100g range nicely. Best of all the price is only $310 USD.
Here is the larger Eheim 1260 powered model with a footprint of 9.5″ x 9.5″ and a height of 24″. This model is also available with an AquaBee 5000. Price with Eheim: $450. I am told there is one model that is even larger– a 26″ cone powered by an Askoll pump.
I am not a fan of knock offs, but the compact design of these skimmers is very attractive… So is the price. There are no welds to be seen on the body, meaning a few more cone molds are floating around. It won’t be long until even more make their way to the U.S.
What is interesting here is the body is not a full cone. The KZ patent may present some problems or at least scare off importers. In the meantime a few more cone designs by other manufacturers are in the works. Expect to see some of them after new years…
