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Precision Marine CV Series Protein Skimmers

Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Combination counter-current venturi skimmers.
•  Water pump driven units.
•  Two in-sump models to choose from.
Cons  •  Work best with water pumps suggested.
The Bottom Line - These are combination counter-current venturi skimmers designed for in-sump use, and work best with the water pumps suggested by the manufacturer for operation.

 
Product Description
•  Manufactured by Precision Marine.
•  Two in-sump models to choose from, both with an overall height of 26 inches.
•  CV426 for tanks up to 75 gallons, with a Rio 2500 or Mag-Drive 7 water pump suggested for operation.
•  CV426 footprint is small enough to fit in most sumps, if you are limited on space.
•  CV426 has a base diameter of 5-3/4 inches, and reaction tube diameter of 4 inches.
•  CV426 is an extremely compact, ultra-efficient unit.
•  CV626 for tanks up to 150 gallons.
•  A Little Giant 3MDQSC, or Iwaki MD30RLT or MAK4 are suggested for operating the CV626 model.
•  CV626 has a base diameter of 7-3/4 inches, and reaction tube diameter of 6 inches.
 
 
Guide Review
The Precision Marine CV Series of in-sump designed skimmers are well designed and built skimmers that are rather compact and ultra efficient. Combining venturi skimming, slower controlled flow of aquarium water throughout the reaction column, against the rising air bubbles to maximize water contact time, an attribute of the air-powered skimmer, these units produce an abundant quantity and consistent fine mist of air, without the need for an air pump or air stones.

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