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The K3-160INT 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 outbreaks or stress delicate stony corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed from heavy-duty cell-cast acrylic and thick polymer components, the K3-160INT features a 6-inch reaction column optimized to maximize contact time within a highly space-efficient frame. At its performance core is the efficient, low-voltage \u003cb\u003eControllable DCAIR 2.5 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, giving you absolute authority over the air-to-water ratio inside the chamber. This high-performance motor pulls an impressive 900 liters per hour of air while sipping a mere 16 watts of power. 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 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\u003eCabinet-Saving Space Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Maximizes your filtration area by housing the water pump entirely within the lower base framework of the skimmer cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiet Submerged Discharge:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal gate configuration routes effluent water cleanly out of the lower base below the operating waterline, stopping trickling noises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail box includes (1) K3-160INT skimmer assembly, (1) collection cup with lid, (1) controllable DCAIR 2.5 pump, (1) digital 10-speed controller, an air intake silencer, and a flexible collection cup 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\u003eChamber Body Size\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\u003e4.0 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap K3-130INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-K3-130INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap K3-160INT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-K3-160INT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e125 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e175 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e250 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e6.0 Inches\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003e8.0 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483993870584,"sku":"IC-K3-160INT","price":381.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/785d4fc0d316f1d67c05985791004732.jpg?v=1789092795","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-k3-160-in-sump-controllable-protein-skimmer","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}