The Bottom Line
This air pump driven, counter-current skimmer can be mounted either in the tank or sump, and is a way to take advantage of Berlin technology at a greatly reduced price.
Pros
- For use in tank or sump.
- Affordable air pump driven unit.
- Two sizes for up to 60 or 90 gallon tanks.
Cons
- Requires constant tank water level for efficiency.
- Requires additional air pump and air stones.
- Air stones require regular changing.
Description
- Manufactured by Red Sea.
- Air pump driven counter-current skimmer.
- Provides classic Berlin technology and quality at an affordable price.
- Two sizes available for up to 60 or 90 gallon tanks.
- Can be installed either in tank or sump.
- Easy to set up "Plug & Play" design.
Guide Review - Red Sea Berlin Air-Lift Protein Skimmer
The Berlin Air-Lift Skimmer is a space saving unit that can be installed inside the tank or sump. As an air driven counter-current skimmer, it requires the purchase of an additional air pump and air stones for operation, and the air stones require regular changing. These units have been reported to require frequent maintenance for efficiency, but for those that want to take advantage of Berlin technology at a greatly reduced price, this is a skimmer you might consider.
