{"product_id":"flipper-8-top-down-viewer-with-removable-orange-filter-clownfish-design","title":"Flipper 8\" Top Down Viewer with Removable Orange Filter - Clownfish Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA floating panel that turns a rippled tank surface into a clear top-down window.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 x 8 in floating acrylic panel\u003c\/strong\u003e - a large, distortion-free window onto the tank from directly above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable orange filter included\u003c\/strong\u003e - clips on for fluorescent coral colour, or off for a true-colour view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClownfish design graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e - photo-real graphics on the panel are built to reduce reflection off the acrylic surface as well as add visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone feet\u003c\/strong\u003e - protect the viewing face from scratches whenever the panel is lifted out and set down on a bench or shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo magnetic mount, no glass thickness limit\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eViewing panel size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 8 in (approximately 20.3 x 20.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClownfish graphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloats on the water surface; not magnetically mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded accessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable orange filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone, to protect the panel outside the tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-clear acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8 in floating top-down viewer panel in the Clownfish design, and a removable orange filter that clips on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/deepsee-clear-viewer-with-4-lens\"\u003eFlipper DeepSee Clear Viewer with 4in Lens\u003c\/a\u003e - a magnified side-on viewer for close detail, to pair with this panel's top-down overview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/deepsee-viewer-rechargeable-led-spotlight\"\u003eFlipper DeepSee Viewer Rechargeable LED Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e - useful alongside the orange filter for fluorescence photography after lights-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlipper 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the panel actually float, or do I need to hold it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the orange filter do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this magnify like the DeepSee viewers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it scratch my tank or fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for freshwater as well as reef tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Flipper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293353296163,"sku":"FLIPTDVIEWER-CLN","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fliptdviewer-cln_1733701784.png?v=1786055913","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/flipper-8-top-down-viewer-with-removable-orange-filter-clownfish-design","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}