Skimz Manufacturer's Manual
Features:
- Cone shape body helps push bubbles up, reduces bubble bursting and surface agitation
- Bubble Plate Design - reduces turbulence
- Maximum air flow capacity in compact design
- Micro-adjustable valve for precise water level control
- Twist-lock neck for easy collection cup removal
- Quality construction - CNC machined parts and Georg Fischer fittings
- Requires feed pump of 396 GPH (1500 LPH)
- 1/2" barbed feed input
- 40mm metric PVC output*
*Metric to US plumbing adapters sold separately.
Skimmer Specifications:
- Base Diameter: 7.87" (200mm)
- Foot Print: 10.31” x 11.42” (262mm x 290mm)
- Total Height: 24.8” (630mm)
- Cup Diameter: 181mm
ES2800 Needlewheel Pump Features:
- Skimz worked with an Italian pump manufacturer, using advanced material for the needlewheel impeller, seamless-coated rare earth magnet for durability and high performance.
- Air Draw: 206 GPH (780 LPH)
- Power Consumption: 13 Watts
Skimz Warranty
- Warranty for Original Purchaser against defective material and workmanship that occurs during normal use.
- 2 Year Warranty on skimmer body
- 1 Year Warranty on pump
| SKU | 208149 |
|---|---|
| Skimmer Type | External |
Write Your Own Review
Product Questions
Would this skimmer, (SK202), be appropriate for a 120 heavily stocked, (with a 55 gallon sump)? Would it be undersized if I later added a 40 gallon frag tank to the system, (200 gallons total, heavily stocked)?
If the skimmer was fed with a slower amount of water, (Say 200 gph) would this cause problems with the pump, or would it just skim less of the system per hour than advertised? I'm trying to get away from a feed pump and would prefer to feed the skimmer from my display drains, which would be about 200-300 gph.
Thanks for your time.
If the skimmer was fed with a slower amount of water, (Say 200 gph) would this cause problems with the pump, or would it just skim less of the system per hour than advertised? I'm trying to get away from a feed pump and would prefer to feed the skimmer from my display drains, which would be about 200-300 gph.
Thanks for your time.
Question by: Nick on Mar 24, 2016, 5:35 PM
Great question!
This skimmer will work great on a 120 gallon system and in the event you add on a frag tank as long as there are not too many fish this will work great! Ideally you will not want lower than the 396 GPH flow rate as this will impact the water height and skimmer performance. You certainly can run a manifold off of your return pump instead of overflow drains. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
This skimmer will work great on a 120 gallon system and in the event you add on a frag tank as long as there are not too many fish this will work great! Ideally you will not want lower than the 396 GPH flow rate as this will impact the water height and skimmer performance. You certainly can run a manifold off of your return pump instead of overflow drains. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor on Mar 24, 2016, 6:00 PM
How accurate is the rating for these Skimz skimmers? I would like to put this on a 180 with 55 gal sump that's medium to heavily stocked. Also, does the ES2800 pump require to stay dry or can the unit be placed inside the sump?
Thanks for you help.
Thanks for you help.
Question by: Phillip on Feb 25, 2015, 5:34 PM
Great Question Phillip! This would be a good fit for a tank of that size. This unit can be placed inside the sump or externally, keep in mind it will need a separate feed pump of around 400 gph whether placed internal or external.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Feb 25, 2015, 5:34 PM
Login and Registration Form