Waterbox Aquariums
Protein Skimmer
Estimated Shipping & Lead Times
In Stock Aquariums: Typically ship in 3–5 business days.
Backordered systems: Most orders ship within 4–6 weeks, though some may ship sooner depending on inbound inventory.
Estimates are based on business days and may vary during holidays, carrier capacity surges, weather, or port/cargo delays. You’ll receive tracking as soon as your items depart. Some orders may ship in multiple boxes or partial shipments.
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Bye Bye Waste
Optimal waste removal for reef and marine aquariums.
Compatibility
| Skimmer 140 | Skimmer 190 | Skimmer 270 | Skimmer 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINE X 60.2 | - | - | - | |
| MARINE X 90.3 | - | - | ||
| MARINE X 110.4 | - | - | ||
| INFINIA Reef 150.4 | - | - | ||
| INFINIA Reef 190.5 | - | - | ||
| INFINIA Reef 230.6 | - | - | ||
| INFINIA Frag 125.4 | - | - | ||
| INFINIA Frag 155.5 | - | - | ||
| INFINIA Frag 175.6 | - | - | ||
| PENINSULA 4820 | - | - | ||
| PENINSULA 6025 | - | - | ||
| PENINSULA 7225 | - | - | ||
| REEF LX 290.6 | - | - | - | |
| REEF LX 330.7 | - | - | - | |
| REEF LX 380.8 | - | - | - | |
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Tutorial
How To Break In a Protein Skimmer.
When setting up a new protein skimmer there is a break in period where it will not run at optimal performance. Check out this video to learn how to adjust it for best waste skimming.
Tutorial
How To Dial In a Protein Skimmer.
Having your protein skimmer dialed in and running at peak performance is important for proper nutrient removal. In this video we explain ways to adjust your skimmer and what you should be looking out for.
Technical Specifications
| Product Model | Skimmer 140 | Skimmer 190 | Skimmer 270 | Skimmer 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Footprint | 195 x 163mm | 233 x 176mm | 240 x 196mm | 280 x 235mm |
| 7.68" x 6.42" | 9.17" x 6.93" | 9.45" x 7.72" | 11.02" x 9.25" | ||
| Height | 455mm/17.91" | 517mm/20.35" | 567mm/22.32 | 590mm/23.22" | |
| Pump | Air Flow | 200 Lph | 400 Lph | 700 Lph | 960 Lph |
| Skimmer Pump | Sicce SK 200 | Sicce SK 600 | Sicce PSK 1000 or Sicce PSK SDC 1200 |
Sicce PSK 1200 or Sicce PSK SDC 1200 |
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| Watt | 14-30 W | 18-50 W | 21-60 W (Sicce PSK 1000) or 38-46 W (Sicce PSK SDC 1200) |
35-75 W (Sicce PSK 1200) or 38-46 W (Sicce PSK SDC 1200) |
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| Bioload Rating | Light Bioload | 530 L | 720 L | 1020 L | 1515 L |
| 140 G | 190 G | 270 G | 400 G | ||
| High Bioload | 265 L | 400 L | 530 L | 850 L | |
| 70 G | 105 G | 140 G | 225 G | ||
| Water Level | Water Height | 200-230mm | 200-230mm | 200-230mm | 230-250mm |
| 7.9"-9" | 7.9"-9" | 7.9"-9" | 9"-10" | ||