{"product_id":"red-sea-reefer-dc-skimmer-600-w-o-controller","title":"Red Sea Reefer DC Skimmer 600 (W\/O Controller)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive a mid-size reef the skimming capacity it actually needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea REEFER DC Skimmer 600 sits in the middle of Red Sea's three-size DC skimmer range, running a Sicce PSK DC-1200 pump in a 56 cm body for reefs that have outgrown an entry-level skimmer. Like the rest of the range it's sold without a controller — there's no on\/off switch or speed dial on the skimmer itself, and it needs Red Sea's ReefRun Dual Controller, bought separately, to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSicce PSK DC-1200 pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same DC platform used across the whole REEFER skimmer range, tuned per body size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated across the full bioload range\u003c\/strong\u003e — from 1800 L on a lightly stocked fish-only system down to 600 L on a heavily stocked SPS reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e56 cm body\u003c\/strong\u003e — a step up from the 300 for systems that need more reaction chamber volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 W draw\u003c\/strong\u003e moving up to 1500 L\/h of water and 750 L\/h of air through the reaction chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommends 18–20 cm of water depth\u003c\/strong\u003e in the sump chamber for correct performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRated volume by bioload\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea rates the DC skimmer range at three stocking levels, because a heavily stocked SPS reef strips far less volume per skimmer than a lightly stocked fish-only tank on the same body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStocking type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDC Skimmer 300\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDC Skimmer 600\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDC Skimmer 900\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish only (light bioload)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed reef (medium bioload)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPS-dominant reef (heavy bioload)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eREEFER DC Skimmer 600\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSicce PSK DC-1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater flow through skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended sump water depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefRun Dual Controller — required, sold separately\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREEFER DC Skimmer 600 body with the Sicce PSK DC-1200 pump fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReefRun Dual Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — this skimmer will not power on without it. Treat the controller as part of this purchase, not an optional extra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSump plumbing, drain fittings or mounting brackets beyond the skimmer's own body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for saltwater reef and marine fish-only systems within the rated bioload range above, run in a sump with 18–20 cm of usable water depth. Not suitable for freshwater systems — foam fractionation only works in saltwater. Not a fit if you don't already own, or aren't budgeting for, a ReefRun Dual Controller, since the skimmer has no standalone operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea ReefRun Dual Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is the part that makes this skimmer run, so treat it as part of the purchase rather than an accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea backs this skimmer with a manufacturer's warranty in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Ask our team to confirm the current documented warranty term for this model at the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run the REEFER DC Skimmer 600 without a controller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's supplied without one and has no built-in on\/off or speed control — Red Sea's ReefRun Dual Controller, sold separately, is required for it to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size tank is the REEFER DC Skimmer 600 rated for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea rates it at 1800 L for a lightly stocked fish-only tank, 1200 L for a mixed reef, and 600 L for a heavily stocked SPS-dominant reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the 600 a big step up from the 300?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — body height goes from 53 cm to 56 cm and rated capacity roughly doubles at every bioload level, so it's worth choosing on stocking plans rather than tank size alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much water depth does my sump need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea recommends 18–20 cm of usable water depth in the skimmer chamber for it to sit and skim correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat pump does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sicce PSK DC-1200 DC pump, drawing 25 W and moving up to 1500 L\/h of water and 750 L\/h of air through the skimmer body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774163079459,"sku":"RED908","price":880.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/red-sea-reefer-dc-skimmer-60-43876703797539.webp?v=1790239295","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefer-dc-skimmer-600-w-o-controller","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}