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The K1-50 serves as your primary water purification system, utilizing an intensive air-induction mechanism to physically bind, trap, and extract these dissolved organic compounds out of your marine ecosystem entirely before they can trigger invasive nuisance algae outbreaks or stress delicate stony corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed entirely from heavy-wall cell-cast acrylic and robust marine-grade PVC, the K1-50 stands up to years of continuous high-salinity exposure. At its operational core is the highly efficient \u003cb\u003eIceCap DCAIR-700 DC Pinwheel Pump\u003c\/b\u003e. This low-voltage driver draws air through a specialized silencer and shatters it against an optimized needlewheel impeller, packing the compact 3-inch reaction chamber with a dense cloud of micro-bubbles while sipping just 6 watts of power. To combat the footprint issues common with standard external-pump skimmers, IceCap integrates the pump cleanly inside the reaction chamber. Backed by a pipeless horizontal gate valve design, this skimmer provides splash-free discharge below your operating water line, keeping under-cabinet hardware dry and silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximizes Organic Waste Extraction:\u003c\/b\u003e Pulls dark, concentrated organic waste out of the water column, instantly lowering biological oxygen demand and raising aquarium redox levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-Sensitive Pipeless Tuning:\u003c\/b\u003e Horizontal control dial offers incremental gate height adjustments, allowing you to seamlessly dial in a dry or wet foam level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReef-Safe Structural Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with entirely non-conductive, corrosion-proof components to ensure zero chemical leaching inside sensitive marine reef environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail box includes (1) K1-50 skimmer body, (1) collection cup with lid, (1) integrated DCAIR-700 DC pump, an inline air silencer, an optional hanging bracket, and a flexible collection cup drain tube).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIceCap K1 Series Bioload Sizing Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkimmer Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeavy Bioload Limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedium Bioload Limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight Bioload Limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Pump Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K1 Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS-IC-K1-NANO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCAIR-200 DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap K1-50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-K1-50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e40 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e60 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDCAIR-700 DC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K1-100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K1-100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVair 400 AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K1-130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K1-130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVair 400 AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K1-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K1-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVair 900 AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483993641208,"sku":"IC-K1-50","price":150.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/07a102092e65e39b10683d8389cb0c4e.jpg?v=1789092785","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-k1-50-protein-skimmer","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}