{"product_id":"red-sea-reefer-dc-skimmer-900-w-o-controller","title":"Red Sea Reefer DC Skimmer 900 (W\/O Controller)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch your skimmer to a heavily stocked, large-volume reef.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea REEFER DC Skimmer 900 is the largest of Red Sea's three-size DC skimmer range, running a Sicce PSK DC-1200 pump in a 59 cm body for big systems or busy SPS reefs that need real skimming capacity. As with the 300 and 600, it's sold without a controller — there's no on\/off switch or speed dial on the skimmer itself, and Red Sea's ReefRun Dual Controller, bought separately, is required to run it.\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 REEFER skimmer range, tuned for the largest body in the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated across the full bioload range\u003c\/strong\u003e — from 2700 L on a lightly stocked fish-only system down to 900 L on a heavily stocked SPS reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e59 cm body\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tallest in the range, built for the largest reaction chamber volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 W draw\u003c\/strong\u003e moving up to 2000 L\/h of water and 900 L\/h of air through the reaction chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommends 20–24 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 needs far more skimming per litre 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 900\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\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater flow through skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended sump water depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24 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 900 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 20–24 cm of usable water depth — check this against your sump before buying, since it's the tallest body in the range. 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 900 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 900 rated for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea rates it at 2700 L for a lightly stocked fish-only tank, 1800 L for a mixed reef, and 900 L for a heavily stocked SPS-dominant reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the 900 fit my sump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck clearance carefully — at 59 cm tall it's the tallest skimmer in the range and needs 20–24 cm of water depth in the chamber on top of that height, so measure before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat pump does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sicce PSK DC-1200 DC pump, drawing 30 W and moving up to 2000 L\/h of water and 900 L\/h of air through the skimmer body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the 900 overkill for a moderately stocked tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily — a lightly stocked fish-only system up to 2700 L can run it comfortably. It only becomes the wrong choice if your tank is small enough that the 300 or 600 already covers your bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774163112227,"sku":"RED909","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RedSeaReeferDCSkimmer900.webp?v=1782108664","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefer-dc-skimmer-900-w-o-controller","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}