Aquatic Life Protein Mini Skimmer, 30-gal

By Aquatic Life
Rated 3.9091 out of 5 stars
$49.86 (-17%)Chewy Price
$59.99Chewy Price
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  • Compact size makes this skimmer ideal for mini-reef aquariums up to 30 gallons.
  • Allows for placement inside the aquarium or in the filtration compartment with ultra-quiet operation.
  • Proven needle-wheel impeller design increases the air-to-water contact.
  • Quick-lock design makes it easy to open housing for cleaning, and the built-in channel conceals the grounded power cord.
  • Includes an adjustable bracket that fits standard aquarium frames and suction cups for optional mounting inside the aquarium.

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Questions & Answers

6 Customer Questions


Will this fit inside the first chamber of a biocube 32?
Answer by ChewySep 05, 2021
This protein skimmer measures approximately 3.25 inches in diameter by 10.625 inches long. The compact size makes this skimmer ideal for most mini-reef aquariums up to 30 gallons.

Does this work in a fresh water aquarium? Also is it fit for bio tanks?
Answer by ChewyJan 15, 2019
This skimmer is not compatible with bio tanks and is only suitable for saltwater aquariums.

is a skimmer necessary with a canister filter? what size for a 60 gallon saltwater tank
Answer by ChewyFeb 25, 2021
A canister filter only helps with ammonia and solid waste. A protein skimmer gets out the smaller things that filters cant by agitating the water and allowing the smaller particles of waste and proteins to get trapped in bubbles. Its highly recommend to get a skimmer. This skimmer removes organic wastes in aquariums up to 30 gallons.

If you don't empty the waste, will it empty out onto floor if mounted on outside? or does it have overflow protection where it would go back in tank?
Answer by ChewyMar 30, 2020
This skimmer is designed to be inside the aquarium. If the collection cup is not emptied, it will flow back into the aquarium.


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22 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Koiboy56 on Jun 10, 2023

Fantastic!

I have had nothing but great succees with this skimmer in the past, no problems at all. They work great are easy to set up and adjust with VERY little noise and no problems with micro bubbles leaking back into the tank. And with their promotion of $20 off the price it was a no brainer! Thanks Chwey!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stone on Dec 6, 2022

Works great! Highly recommended.

I bought this for my 32.5 gallon fluval flex saltwater aquarium. I was able to fit it in the back compartment of the tank. It started working almost immediately after a very short break in period. It's easy to adust and clean. The only issue is that the water level of the tank needs to be a specific height onto the skimmer. The skimmer catch container on top overhangs a bit preventing me from going any lower in the tank, so I had to fill the tank a little higher. No big deal. I would recommend this skimmer.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By techsuperhero on Nov 14, 2021

It Works just fine

Once you set the correct water lever and dial the right flow it does work.removing then putting back the collection cup needs forceful pressure. So that pushes it down and you have to reset the water level. Other then that it works.


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Danielle on Feb 24, 2021

Not consistant

It is next to impossible to get this thing right. It has been nothing but a pain in the butt! On the bright side, it fits in my biocube perfectly. The only downfall is that the pump doesn't put out consistant flow so I can't keep it dialed in. So... its next to useless.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Dblacknjman on Sep 8, 2020

Chewy is great. Product is terrible.

It overflows like an insane amount. I did all the mods. Nothing. It didn't matter what I did to it. I had it so far out of the water the vent was sucking in air and it still filled the cup in under 30 seconds. Thank goodness it was cheap. Buying something else next payday. This was a waste.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars