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    Octopus XP-2000 Ext Cone Skimmer

    Octopus has continued the development of their new Super Reef Octopus XP cone skimmer line with the XP-2000 Ext Cone Skimmer. The XP-2000 cone is powered by Honya’s OEM bubble blaster pump which is capable of 85 scfh of air intake at roughly 50 watts of electric consumption. This skimmer has the potential to handle [...]

    September 15, 2009
    | eric michael | protein skimmer | Tags: , , | 5 Comments

    The S-150, Eshopps New Economy Cone Skimmer

    Eshopps has come out with a new economy cone skimmer they are calling the S-150. It came a bit later to the cone party, and truly doesn’t offer anything new or revolutionary. However, it is under $400 and has a wide distribution base making it relatively affordable and easy to find. This hobby is notoriously [...]

    August 19, 2009
    | eric michael | protein skimmer | Tags: , | 6 Comments

    ATB Deluxe Skimmers Are Coming, Internals Seen For First Time

    The new ATB Deluxe line  is trickling in to the United States featuring TCT –triple cone technology and DBP– a double bubble plate. A few lucky customers have picked up these new designs in external configurations. Shown below is the Deluxe 8.5 External  powered by an ATB Mini Airstar. The sicce motorblock is not intended to run externally, [...]

    July 21, 2009
    | eric michael | protein skimmer | Tags: , , | 5 Comments

    Korallen Zucht Hang On Cone Skimmer Gets A Facelift

    Korallen Zucht has given their old REVOLUTION mini hang on the back cone skimmer design a facelift. The older version was significantly smaller and driven by a true venturi injector, shooting an air / water mixture into a small bubble plate before entering the cone body. This updated model looks to be using a different [...]

    July 10, 2009
    | eric michael | protein skimmer | Tags: , , | 5 Comments

    ATB New Collection Cup With Extended Neck

    Since the initial installation of the ATB External Small Cone Skimmer I have been required to reduce the air intake slightly to prevent overflowing and/or extremely wet skimming. ATB and myself are  not completely certain why this is. The feed  is roughly 200gph via MJ1200, but the air intake is elevated at 850-950lph. That increase [...]

    July 1, 2009
    | eric michael | protein skimmer, the glassbox | Tags: , , | 2 Comments

    ATB 840 Cone Skimmer Gets A Makeover – v1.5

    ATB has made some significant cosmetic changes to their Econo 840 cone skimmer, being called the 840 v1.5. The new design distinguishes itself from the ATB line up with a seamless molded cone body, polished CNC work, skimmate drain valve, and removable base. The molded cone body is attached to the PVC base with screws, [...]

    June 23, 2009
    | eric michael | featured, protein skimmer, reef news, sponsors | Tags: , , | 7 Comments