{"product_id":"fluval-sea-mini-power-protein-skimmer-20-80ltrs","title":"Fluval SEA Mini Power Protein Skimmer 20-80ltrs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkims dissolved organics out of nano reef water before they turn into nitrate and phosphate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fluval SEA Mini Power Protein Skimmer is built for saltwater tanks from 20 to 80 L, pulling waste out through a fine column of micro-bubbles rather than waiting for a filter to catch it after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-needle needle-wheel impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — shears water into a dense field of micro-bubbles for a bigger organics-to-air contact area than a standard air-stone skimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flow regulator and water-level control valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — dial in wet or dry skimming without swapping parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear collection cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts off for a quick rinse, and lets you see skimmate colour at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang-on or in-tank mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — comes with both an adjustable hanging bracket and suction cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — pump, body and cup separate for cleaning without tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–80 L (5–20 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × 8 × 26 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-needle needle-wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging bracket or suction cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEA50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a separate wattage figure or light\/medium\/heavy bioload rating for this model — it's sold on the single 20–80 L range above. As a rule of thumb inside that band, run it toward the 20–40 L end on a heavily stocked reef and toward the top of the range on a lightly stocked fish-only setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8 × 8 × 26 cm this is a slim in-tank or hang-on unit, suited to nano and all-in-one systems rather than a sump. Check you have at least 26 cm of clearance behind or beside the tank for the body, plus room above the waterline to lift the collection cup for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: saltwater and reef tanks between 20 and 80 L, nano and pico reef systems, AIO cabinets without a sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for: freshwater tanks (protein skimming only works in saltwater), systems over 80 L, or as the sole filtration on a heavily stocked reef — pair it with mechanical and biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe skimmer body, needle-wheel pump, collection cup, hanging bracket and suction cups. No media, no controller — it runs as soon as it's powered and primed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the collection cup every few days once skimmate builds up — aim for a tea-to-coffee colour skimmate, not watery overflow. Wipe the needle wheel and impeller housing monthly to clear salt creep and organic buildup, which is the most common cause of a skimmer that stops pulling a consistent bubble column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dedicated media reactor for carbon or GFO if you're running a mixed reef, and a small auto top-off unit so evaporation doesn't throw off the water level the skimmer is tuned to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel freight — no special handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this handle a heavily stocked 80 L reef?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will run at 80 L, but a heavily stocked tank at the top of that range will ask more of it than a lightly stocked one — expect to clean the cup more often, and consider sizing to the 40–60 L band of stocking if you're pushing high bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work in freshwater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Protein skimming relies on the surface tension of saltwater to form a stable foam column — it won't produce useful skimmate in a freshwater tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run it without the hanging bracket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the suction cups let you mount it in-tank instead, which suits tanks with a closed or shallow-rim top where a hang-on bracket won't sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know it's tuned correctly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook at the collection cup: skimmate should be dark and syrupy, tea-to-coffee coloured. If it's watery, lower the water level in the cup body; if nothing is collecting, raise it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774150299939,"sku":"SEA50","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/SEA50_2.png?v=1782878937","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-sea-mini-power-protein-skimmer-20-80ltrs","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}