{"product_id":"red-sea-reefer-skimmer-300-psk600","title":"Red Sea Reefer Skimmer 300 PSK600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dense, coffee-dark skimmate cup is the surest sign your reef's dissolved waste never got the chance to become nitrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea Reefer Skimmer 300 is the internal protein skimmer built to drop straight into a Reefer-series sump skimmer chamber, using a Sicce PSK 600 needle-wheel pump to strip dissolved organics out of the water column before they break down into the nutrients that feed algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSicce PSK 600 needle-wheel pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dense, fine bubble column for efficient organic export, at a modest 12 W running cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for the Reefer sump skimmer chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — drops straight into the compartment it was designed for, no bracket or plumbing modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-release collection cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts out for emptying without disturbing the pump or air intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal, in-sump operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — no external plumbing, unions or drain lines to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated across three bioload levels\u003c\/strong\u003e — see the table below for what it will actually keep up with in your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSicce PSK 600, needle-wheel rotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230–240 V, 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 L\/h (130 GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 L\/h (265 GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.1 x 21.1 cm or 24.9 x 18.0 cm, depending on pump orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended water level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower cord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal, in-sump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my sump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the internal skimmer sized for the Reefer skimmer chamber it ships to match — check your sump's skimmer compartment against the footprint above before ordering a replacement unit, since Reefer sump chambers vary in size across the range. If you're unsure which chamber size your Reefer sump uses, tell us the tank model and we'll confirm before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — rated bioload\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStocking level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated system volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight bioload (FOWLR, lightly stocked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 850 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium bioload (mixed reef)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 570 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy bioload (SPS-dominant, heavily stocked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 285 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rated volume drops sharply as bioload rises — a skimmer that comfortably handles a lightly stocked 850 L system will struggle on a heavily stocked reef a third that size. Size to your heaviest realistic bioload, not your tank's nominal volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to Reefer-series sumps running the chamber this skimmer is sized for, on systems within its bioload range. Not a fit for sumps outside the Reefer range without confirming chamber dimensions first, and not powerful enough on its own for a heavily stocked reef beyond 285 L — step up to the Reefer Skimmer 600 or 900, or the equivalent DC model, once bioload outgrows this unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpty the collection cup regularly — a full cup stops skimming entirely rather than just reducing output. Tune the water level and air intake until skimmate runs the colour of tea to coffee; watery, pale skimmate usually means the water level is set too high. Rinse the needle-wheel impeller periodically to keep the bubble column consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains-powered — run it on an RCD-protected circuit and keep a drip loop on the power cord where it enters the sump area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Red Sea's manufacturer warranty, applied in addition to your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefer-skimmer-300-dc-pump-upgrade-kit-w-o-controller\"\u003eReefer Skimmer 300 DC Pump Upgrade Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — swaps this AC pump for a variable-speed DC pump if you want adjustable, app-monitored skimming later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefmat-filter-250\"\u003eRed Sea ReefMat Filter 250\u003c\/a\u003e — pairs mechanical roller filtration with protein skimming in the same sump chamber class, cutting filter-sock changes to occasional roll swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size system is this skimmer rated for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on stocking: up to 850 L on a lightly stocked system, down to 285 L on a heavily stocked SPS reef. Size to your heaviest realistic bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a controller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — this is the standard AC pump version and runs directly from mains power. The DC upgrade kit is a separate product for anyone who wants variable-speed, app-controlled operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does normal skimmate look like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea to coffee coloured skimmate is the target. Watery, pale skimmate usually means the water level in the skimmer is set too high; overflowing, wet skimmate means it's set too low or the cup needs emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my Reefer sump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's sized for the Reefer skimmer chamber it's specified for — check the footprint in the specifications table against your sump's skimmer compartment, or ask us to confirm against your tank model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774156919075,"sku":"RED536","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RED536_1.png?v=1772078746","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefer-skimmer-300-psk600","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}