{"product_id":"icecap-k3-130-in-sump-controllable-protein-skimmer","title":"IceCap K3-130 In-Sump Controllable Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap K3-130INT Controllable In-Sump Protein Skimmer (IC-K3-130INT)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003eK3-130INT Protein Skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-K3-130INT) is an authentic, laboratory-grade internal filtration system distributed by CoralVue to bring advanced organic nutrient export to mid-sized marine reef aquariums from 80 to 140 gallons. Mechanical filters like socks or roller mats excel at catching floating detritus, but dissolved proteins from organic wastes and uneaten foods remain trapped in the liquid column. Left to decay, these compounds break down directly into harmful nitrates and phosphates. The K3-130INT serves as your frontline defense, utilizing high-velocity air integration to physically bind, float, and remove these dissolved organics from your aquarium system entirely before they can trigger unwanted algae blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed from heavy-duty cell-cast acrylic and thick polymer components, the K3-130INT features a refined, tapering cone body engineered to calm water turbulence inside the reaction column. At its performance core is a low-voltage, \u003cb\u003eControllable 24V DC Pinwheel Pump\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike old-school AC pumps that run at a single loud speed, this DC driver allows you to throttle the motor velocity across 10 distinct power intervals via an external digital controller. This gives you precise authority over the air-to-water ratio inside the chamber. Combined with a pipeless gear output valve that discharges water smoothly underneath the baseline to eliminate splashes, this skimmer delivers dead-silent operation while protecting your cabinet real estate from humidity and salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive 10-Speed Flow Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Adjust pump power settings at the click of a button to quickly fine-tune your bubble height or stall the system for coral feeding windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart Anti-Overflow Safety Switch:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in collection cup lid sensor acts as a fail-safe, temporarily disabling the pump if the collector fills to capacity to prevent messy tank re-pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEfficient Bubble Dispersant Plate:\u003c\/b\u003e Internally diffuses high-velocity water movement at the base of the chamber, extending air-to-water contact time while keeping micro-bubbles out of your return sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail box includes (1) K3-130INT skimmer assembly, (1) collection cup with built-in float sensor, (1) controllable 24V DC pump, (1) digital controller, an air intake silencer, and a flexible drain tube).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIceCap K3 Internal 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\u003ePhysical Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3-100INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-100INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.0 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap K3-130INT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-K3-130INT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e110 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e140 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e19.7 Inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3-160INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-160INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.0 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3-200INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-200INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.4 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483993805048,"sku":"IC-K3-130INT","price":259.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/3f8a1585a6feeed5bbac391995e91b21.jpg?v=1789092792","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-k3-130-in-sump-controllable-protein-skimmer","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}