Flipper 8" Top Down Viewer with Removable Orange Filter - Clownfish Design
Water type
Marine + Freshwater
Size
20.3 x 20.3 cm (8 x 8 in)
Flipper 8" Top Down Viewer with Removable Orange Filter - Clownfish Design
A floating panel that turns a rippled tank surface into a clear top-down window. The Flipper 8 in Top Down Viewer is an 8 x 8 in acrylic panel, in a Clownfish design, that floats on the surface of the aquarium and cancels out the visual distortion caused by surface agitation and currents. A removable orange filter clips onto the panel to cut blue light for fluorescent coral viewing, and silicone feet keep the acrylic face from scratching when the panel is set down outside the tank.
Key features
- 8 x 8 in floating acrylic panel - a large, distortion-free window onto the tank from directly above.
- Removable orange filter included - clips on for fluorescent coral colour, or off for a true-colour view.
- Clownfish design graphics - photo-real graphics on the panel are built to reduce reflection off the acrylic surface as well as add visual interest.
- Silicone feet - protect the viewing face from scratches whenever the panel is lifted out and set down on a bench or shelf.
- No magnetic mount, no glass thickness limit - because it floats on the surface rather than clipping to the glass, tank wall thickness doesn't come into it the way it does with a DeepSee side viewer.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Viewing panel size | 8 x 8 in (approximately 20.3 x 20.3 cm) |
| Design | Clownfish graphics |
| Mounting | Floats on the water surface; not magnetically mounted |
| Included accessory | Removable orange filter |
| Feet | Silicone, to protect the panel outside the tank |
| Material | Ultra-clear acrylic |
| Water type | Freshwater and marine |
What's included
The 8 in floating top-down viewer panel in the Clownfish design, and a removable orange filter that clips on and off.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for: checking coral, shrimp and fish from directly above without surface ripple distorting the view, top-down aquarium photography, and reef tanks where the orange filter is useful for spotting fluorescence.
Not suitable for: tanks with strong surface flow that would push a floating panel around, or tanks with no accessible open water surface for it to float on. It's a viewing accessory, not a magnifying lens - unlike the DeepSee range, it doesn't enlarge what you're looking at.
Care and maintenance
Rinse the panel in tank water before first use. Set it on its silicone feet when out of the tank rather than laying the acrylic face down on a hard surface, and wipe both faces dry before storing to avoid water spotting on the clear acrylic.
Goes well with
- Flipper DeepSee Clear Viewer with 4in Lens - a magnified side-on viewer for close detail, to pair with this panel's top-down overview.
- Flipper DeepSee Viewer Rechargeable LED Spotlight - useful alongside the orange filter for fluorescence photography after lights-out.
Warranty and delivery
Flipper does not publish a separate warranty term for this accessory beyond its general product warranty; your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless. Ships as standard freight.
Common questions
Does the panel actually float, or do I need to hold it?
It floats on the water surface on its own. That's the point of the design - it removes the need to hold anything steady while you look down through it.
What does the orange filter do?
It blocks blue light, which is what washes out fluorescent coral colour under standard reef lighting to the naked eye. Clip it on to see fluorescence clearly, or leave it off for a true-colour top-down view.
Does this magnify like the DeepSee viewers?
No. This is a flat viewing panel that removes surface distortion; it doesn't include a magnifying lens the way the side-mounted DeepSee range does.
Will it scratch my tank or fish?
No. It floats freely on the surface and isn't magnetically clipped to glass or acrylic, so there's no contact with the tank walls to worry about.
Is it suitable for freshwater as well as reef tanks?
Yes. It's built for viewing any tank from above and suits freshwater and marine setups alike, though the orange filter is mainly useful where you're checking for coral fluorescence.
