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🌊 IceCap K1-130 Protein Skimmer: Optimize Water Quality Like Never Before! Review

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Description of 🌊 IceCap K1-130 Protein Skimmer: Optimize Water Quality Like Never Before!

The IceCap K1-130 is a remarkably compact skimmer that offers a new level of refined filtration for marine aquariums ranging from 80 to 140 gallons. All aspects of the skimmer were implemented to surpass many challenges other skimmers on the market miss out on. For aquariums up to: 140 gallons, light bio load; 100 gallons, medium bio load; and 80 gallons, heavy bio load. In-sump installation only. Recommended sump water height: 6" to 8". Footprint: 5.6" X 7.3", 19" tall. Includes EVair 400 skimmer pump. Distinctive turbulence reducing body. Solid PVC & acrylic construction. Bubble dispersant chamber. Novel pipeless output valve.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good value for money, great design

Excellent skimmer. Sturdy, well thought out, extremely efficient. Set up is easy, instructions are online. Very easy and convenient to set up. I have used a Bubble Magus curve (also a great skimmer) and in my opinion this is a superb skimmer at a lower price Excellent quality and value for money I have a 130 with a 100 reef with 20 liter sump. Great fit.

Pros
  • Pallet mount only. Recommended sump height: 6 to 8 inches. Footprint: 5.6" x 7.3", 19" high.
Cons
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Recommended for 100 gallons, 7 fish, feeding twice a week

First time working. I've heard that the skimmer takes some time to break down, but in my situation it works the first time. Every aquarium is unique, try to adjust the skimmer if you need it. (105 frag waterbox) I have currently shut down the skimmer for 3 weeks due to 0 nitrate and 1ppm phosphate (learn why, fairly easy answer) nitrite.

Pros
  • Includes EVair 400 skimmer pump
Cons
  • Large and bulky

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best skimmers I've ever had.

Arrived well packaged. All information on the website, no documents in the box. Pretty easy to put together with online videos. I added this to a homemade 20 gallon sump that was 7 inches deep. Did my first setup and just had it done. Garbage immediately began to fly out, as in the photo. The reservoir is about 5 feet from my bed and I didn't notice any extra noise (just my normal one from overflowing). I have been very happy with this skimmer so far and will update if there are any changes.

Pros
  • Distinctive housing that reduces turbulence. Sturdy PVC and acrylic construction. bubble dispersal chamber. New tubeless exhaust valve.
Cons
  • Almost everything in order

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Why we love what it produces A bad smelling product

The used one I bought with the tank ended up breaking so I went with this one. I was impressed that it started producing nasty stuff the day after installing it. Everything I've read says it can take a few weeks for new skimmers to break in. Assembly was easy and there were a few small parts. I would have liked the mug to be a bit bigger, but overall I'm very happy with it. Considering it's not a digital pump, it's still pretty quiet. The bottom vent design creates less turbulence in my sump…

Pros
  • The IceCap K1-130 is an extremely compact skimmer that offers a new level of advanced filtration for saltwater aquariums from 80 to 140 gallons. Every aspect of the skimmer has been implemented to exceed many of the challenges that other skimmers on the market are lacking.
Cons
  • Upgradeable