Skimmer
In marine aquariums, a skimmer is a central filter component that efficiently removes organic waste from the water before it can decompose and pollute the water. It is often considered the most important filter in a reef aquarium.
Functions and benefits
- Removal of organic waste: The main purpose of the skimmer is to physically remove proteins, amino acids, excrement and other organic substances (known as Simmat) from the aquarium water. These substances are bound to tiny air bubbles and collected as foam in a separate container (foam pot), thus removing them from the water cycle.
- Improving water quality and clarity: The early removal of these substances reduces the load on the biological filter systems and inhibits the growth of unwanted algae that feed on nutrients such as phosphate and nitrate. The water remains clearer.
- Oxygen enrichment: The skimming process effectively enriches the aquarium water with oxygen, promoting optimal gas exchange. This is vital for fish and corals.
- pH stabilisation:Gas exchange also helps to remove excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the water, which can help to stabilise and potentially increase the pH value.
- Toxin reduction: It can also remove biological toxins released into the water by certain corals or algae.
Deltec glass T-piece for ozone devices and soda lime for the Deltec skimmers
CSM 600 Product Details Manual Skimmer Cup Cleaning System The skimmer cup is cleaned with a silicone scraper by turning the lid. Suitable for the following skimmers: Skimmer 600i and 600ix Skimmer 1000i and 1000ix Skimmer 1500i and 1500ix Skimmer 2000i and 2000ix Skimmer TC 1000ix and TC 1500ix
CSM 1000Product DetailsManual Skimmer Cup Cleaning SystemThe skimmer cup is cleaned with a silicone scraper by turning the lid.Suitable for the following skimmers:Skimmer 600i and 600ixSkimmer 1000i and 1000ixSkimmer 1500i and 1500ixSkimmer 2000i and 2000ixSkimmer TC 1000ix and TC 1500ix
CSM 1500Product DetailsManual Skimmer Cup Cleaning SystemThe skimmer cup is cleaned with a silicone scraper by turning the lid.Suitable for the following skimmers:Skimmer 600i and 600ixSkimmer 1000i and 1000ixSkimmer 1500i and 1500ixSkimmer 2000i and 2000ixSkimmer TC 1000ix and TC 1500ix
CSM 2000Product DetailsManual Skimmer Cup Cleaning SystemThe skimmer cup is cleaned with a silicone scraper by turning the lid.Suitable for the following skimmers:Skimmer 600i and 600ixSkimmer 1000i and 1000ixSkimmer 1500i and 1500ixSkimmer 2000i and 2000ixSkimmer TC 1000ix and TC 1500ix
Technical DetailsAquarium size 100 to 400 litersDimensions (LxWxH) 205x120x510 mmPump Deltec DCC 1 (24V)10-step ControllerPower consumption 5-12 WattAir flow up to 450 literFor filter sumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeSafe thanks to newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalOzon Reducer 400 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Technical DetailsAquarium size 200 to 600 litersDimensions (LxWxH) 220x125x510 mmPump Deltec DCC 2 (24V)10-step ControllerPower consumption 9-21 WattAir flow up to 900 literFor filter sumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeSafe thanks to newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalManual Cleaning System CSM 600 optionalOzon Reducer 600 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Technical details Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Power consumption: 13 - 17 watts Air output: max. 400 liters of air per hour Dimensions (L x W x H): 21 x 8.6 x 47 cm Pump (24V DC): Deltec DCC2 Product details Compact skimmer Can be mounted directly on the aquarium from the outside using the bracket Extremely low Power consumption Quick and easy pump removal Drain hose Operating instructions Download as PDF [450 Kb] Deltec internal skimmer risk assessment Download as PDF [80 Kb] Product description in detail
Aquarium size: 400 to 500 liters Technical details Aquarium size: 400 to 500 liters Power consumption: 9 watts Maximum air flow: 350 liters of air per hour Dimensions (L x W x H): 21.6 x 7.7 x 49 cm Pump: Deltec DCS 400 Product details Compact skimmer Can be mounted directly on the aquarium from the outside using the bracket Extremely low Power consumption Quick and easy pump removal Drain hose Operating instructions Download as PDF [300 Kb] Deltec internal skimmer risk assessment Download as PDF [80 Kb] Product description in detail
Technical DetailsAquarium size 200 to 600 litersDimensions (LxWxH): 220x140x510 mmPump Deltec DCS 400 (230 V)Power consumption 9 wattsAir flow max. 450 liters For filtersumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeSafe thanks to the newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalManual Cleaning System CSM 600 optionalOzon Reducer 600 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Technical DetailsAquarium size 600 to 1000 litersDimensions (LxWxH) 235x155x520 mmPump Deltec DCC 2 (24V)10-step ControllerPower consumption 9-21 WattAir flow up to 900 literFor filter sumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeDrain hose on the skimmer cupSafe thanks to newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalManual Cleaning System CSM 1000 optionalOzon Reducer 1000 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Technical DetailsAquarium size 200 to 600 litersDimensions (LxWxH) 220x125x510 mmPump Deltec DC 2000S (24V)12-step ControllerPower consumption 4-14 WattAir flow up to 700 literFor filter sumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeSafe thanks to newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalManual Cleaning System CSM 600 optionalOzon Reducer 600 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Technical details Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Power consumption: 10 watts Air flow: max. 400 liters of air per hour Dimensions (L x W x H): 21 x 8.6 x 47 cm Pump: Deltec DCS 600 Product details Compact skimmer Can be mounted directly on the aquarium from the outside using the bracket Extremely low power consumption Quick and convenient removal of the pump Drain hose User manual Download as PDF [650 Kb] Risk assessment Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [80 Kb] Product description in detail
Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Technical details Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Power consumption: 13 - 17 watts Maximum air output: 400 liters of air per hour Dimensions (L x W x H): 26 x 8.5 x 47.5 cm Pump: (24V DC) Deltec DCC2 Product details Compact skimmer Can be mounted directly on the aquarium from the outside using the bracket Extremely low Power consumption Quick and convenient pump removal Drain hose Operating instructions Download as PDF [350 Kb] Deltec internal skimmer risk assessment Download as PDF [80 Kb] Product description in detail
Technical DetailsAquarium size 600 to 1000 litersDimensions (LxWxH): 235x155x520 mmPump Deltec DCS 600 (230 V)Power consumption 12 wattsAir flow max. 600 liters For filtersumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeDrain hose on the skimmer cupSafe thanks to the newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalManual Cleaning System CSM 1000 optionalOzon Reducer 1000 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Technical DetailsAquarium size 600 to 1000 litersDimensions (LxWxH) 235x155x520 mmPump Deltec DC 2000S (24V)12-step ControllerPower consumption 4-14 WattAir flow up to 700 literFor filter sumps with a water level of 15 to 25 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeDrain hose on the skimmer cupSafe thanks to newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalManual Cleaning System CSM 1000 optionalOzon Reducer 1000 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Technical details Aquarium size: 500 to 600 liters Power consumption: 10 watts Maximum air flow: 400 liters of air per hour Dimensions (L x W x H): 26 x 8.5 x 47.5 cm Pump: Deltec DCS 600 Product details Compact skimmer Can be mounted directly on the aquarium from the outside with a bracket Extremely low Power consumption Quick and easy pump removal Drain hose Operating instructions Download as PDF [400 Kb] Deltec internal skimmer risk assessment Download as PDF [80 Kb] Product description in detail
Technical DetailsAquarium size 600 to 1000 litersDimensions (LxWxH): 270x200x535 mmPump Deltec DCS 600 (230 V)Power consumption 12 wattsAir flow max. 600 liters Can be operated inside or outside filter sumps Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeDrain hose on the skimmer cupExternal pumpExtremely low power consumptionManual Cleaning System CSM 1000 optionalOzon Reducer 1000 optional Instruction Manual Download as PDF [370 Kb] Risk Assessment for Deltec Internal Skimmers Download as PDF [92 Kb]
Technical DetailsAquarium size 1000 to 1500 litersDimensions (LxWxH) 270x185x565 mmPump Deltec DCC 4 (24V)10-step ControllerPower consumption 10-28 WattAir flow up to 1200 literFor filter sumps with a water level of 16 to 26 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeDrain hose on the skimmer cupSafe thanks to newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalAutomatical Cleaning System CS 1500 optionalManual Cleaning System CSM 1500 optionalOzon Reducer 1500 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]
Technical Details Skimmer cup size outer tube/inner tube 200/110 mm Increases the skimmer height by 100 mmWear-free stepper motor (12V) Product Details For all 1500 series skimmers Silicone lips clean the Skimmer cup inner tube every 4 hoursShorter intervals are possible with a timer switchSiphon system with water connection for automatic cleaning of the Skimmer cupNot for use with Ozon Reducer 1500 Operating instructions Download as PDF [150 Kb]Risk assessment Deltec internal skimmerDownload as PDF [80 Kb]Product description in Detail
Technical Details Skimmer cup size outer tube/inner tube 220/125 mm Increases the skimmer height by 100 mmWear-free stepper motor (12V) Product Details For all 2000 series skimmersSilicone scraper clean the Skimmer cup inner tube every 4 hoursShorter intervals are possible with a timer switchSiphon system with water connection for automatic cleaning of the Skimmer cupNot for use with Ozon Reducer 2000 Operating instructions Download as PDF [150 Kb]Risk assessment Deltec internal skimmerDownload as PDF [80 Kb]Product description in Detail
Technical Details Skimmer cup size outer tube/inner tube 200/110 mm Increases the skimmer height by 100 mmWear-free stepper motor (12V) Product Details For Black Edition 1.5 Silicone lips clean the Skimmer cup inner tube every 4 hoursShorter intervals are possible with a timer switchSiphon system with water connection for automatic cleaning of the Skimmer cupNot for use with Ozon Reducer 1.5 Operating instructions Download as PDF [150 Kb]Risk assessment Deltec internal skimmerDownload as PDF [80 Kb]Product description in Detail
Technical DetailsAquarium size 1000 to 1500 litersDimensions (LxWxH): 270x185x565 mmPump Deltec DCS 1200 (230 V)Power consumption 19-28 wattsAir flow max. 1200 liters For filtersumps with a water level of 16 to 26 cm Product DetailsHighly efficient cylindrical shapeDrain hose on the skimmer cupSafe thanks to the newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicatorWhisper-quiet thanks to the innovative hollow-chamber baseExtremely low power consumptionQuick and easy pump removalAutomatical Cleaning System CS 1500 optionalManual Cleaning System CSM 1500 optionalOzon Reducer 1500 optional Operating instructions Download as PDF [1,5 MB] Risk assessment-Deltec internal skimmer Download as PDF [580 Kb]