{"product_id":"icecap-k3-150hob-controllable-protein-skimmer","title":"IceCap K3-150HOB Controllable Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap K3-150HOB Controllable Hang-On-Back Protein Skimmer (IC-K3-150HOB)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003eK3-150HOB Protein Skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-K3-150HOB) is an authentic, high-efficiency external foam fractionator distributed by CoralVue to deliver advanced, sump-grade water purification to large sumpless marine reef aquariums and high-bioload fish displays up to 250 gallons. Standard traditional hang-on-back skimmers suffer from significant architectural limitations: they rely on hot, fixed-speed AC motors submerged directly inside the display tank, crowd your aquascape, produce distracting micro-bubble storms, and clutter your display line. The K3-150HOB completely addresses these design flaws, condensing heavy-duty organic nutrient extraction into an elegant, low-profile hang-on chassis that sits entirely outside your aquarium frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the operational heart of this system is the powerful \u003cb\u003eControllable IceCap DCAIR 2.5 DC Pinwheel Pump\u003c\/b\u003e. Utilizing the included push-button digital controller, you have precise authority over your filtration loop, allowing you to cycle the motor velocity across 10 distinct power intervals. This allows you to match the internal air-to-water ratio perfectly to your tank's unique bioload and changing surface tension. Water is drawn smoothly through a low-profile intake screen, passed immediately through the high-velocity needlewheel impeller, and diffused through a specialized baffle network. This maximizes contact time within the rectangular chamber, lifting dissolved organic waste cleanly into the collection neck before it can decay into harmful nitrates and phosphates.\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 Instantly scale the pump velocity up or down at the push of a button to fine-tune your foam height or pause skimming for 10-minute coral feeding windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCabinet-Saving Low Profile Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e Measures only 3.5 inches in depth across its main body, allowing large-scale aquariums to sit tight against living room walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubsurface Degassing Return System:\u003c\/b\u003e Forces exiting water smoothly down below your operating waterline, trapping fine micro-bubbles internally while ensuring a splash-free, whisper-quiet loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail package includes (1) K3-150HOB skimmer assembly, (1) high-capacity collection cup with drain line, (1) externally mounted DCAIR 2.5 pump, (1) digital controller keypad, an air silencer, and all rim-clamping hardware).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIceCap K3 External Hang-On Series Sizing Chart\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 Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3 100HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-100HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCAIR 1.0 DC (10W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap K3-150HOB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-K3-150HOB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e140 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e200 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e250 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDCAIR 2.5 DC (16W)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3 200HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-200HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCAIR 1.0 DC (10W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3 250HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-250HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCAIR 2.5 DC (16W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483993837816,"sku":"IC-K3-150HOB","price":381.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/d184017ec96f285119edb979eb364df9.jpg?v=1789092794","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-k3-150hob-controllable-protein-skimmer","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}