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Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Classic Protein Skimmer

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Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Classic Skimmer

AM Turboflotor 1000 Classic Skimmer

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The Bottom Line

With its compact design and quiet and efficient needle wheel technology, this in-sump skimmer takes up little space and operates with the use of a powerhead pump.
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Pros

  • Compact in-sump design.
  • Powerhead water pump driven with needle wheel technology.
  • Designed for tanks up to 500 gallons.

Cons

  • Recommended Rio 2100 pump extra.
  • Reportedly finicky installation and maintenance.

Description

  • Designed to operate with a Rio 2100 powerhead pump.
  • Uses the aquarium water supply.
  • Compact in-sump unit only 21 inches high.
  • Uses the aquarium water supply.
  • Suitable for aquariums up to 500 gallons in size.

Guide Review - Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Classic Protein Skimmer

Touted by the manufacturer as being used for years in America as the No. 1 sump installed skimmer for all saltwater aquariums up to 500 gallons, the Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Classic has a compact design and is only 21 inches high, allowing it to fit into the sump of most standard sized cabinets. It is designed to operate with a Rio 2100 powerhead pump, making operation quiet. The unique needle wheel technology, which is used in all Turbofloter models, rotates at 3.600 rpm in the pump housing to produce highly efficient micro-bubbles for optimal skimming.
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