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Aqua C Urchin Protein Skimmer

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Aqua C Urchin Protein Skimmer

The Bottom Line

These in-sump units are super-slim, compact, Patented Injection System driven skimmers that can be installed in seconds and come complete with pumps.
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Pros

  • Unique Patented Spray Injection System.
  • Super-slim, compact in-sump skimmers.
  • Install quickly with pumps included.

Cons

  • Injector may clog with debris.

Description

  • Manufactured by AquaC.
  • Designed with a unique Patented Spray Injection System.
  • Two models available that have large collection cups to prevent overflow.
  • Urchin includes a Rio 800 pump, or upgrade to a Maxi Jet 1200.
  • Urchin suitable for tanks from 20 up to 75 gallons.
  • Urchin Pro includes a Rio 1400 pump, or upgrade to a Mag Drive 3.
  • Urchin Pro suitable for tanks from 40 up to 120 gallons.
  • Instant in-sump set up and hassle-free operation.
  • Optional surface prefilter available.
  • Injector clean-out plug, cleaning brush, and a thick o-ring for collection cup placement included.

Guide Review - Aqua C Urchin Protein Skimmer

The new and improved AquaC Urchins are non-venturi skimmers that benefit from a powerful and patented Spray Injection System, are best suited for smaller reef tanks that have limited cabinet space, and can be placed directly on the sump bottom with no adjustment or raising necessary. With their super-slim design and small footprint, they are ideal for micro-sumps. The Remora and Remora Pro units are hang-on-tank versions of these skimmers.
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