{"product_id":"aquaready-cones-q-2-in-sump-protein-skimmer","title":"AquaReady ConeS Q-2 In-Sump Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium in-sump skimming for serious reef tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AquaReady ConeS Q-2 is a high-performance in-sump protein skimmer built for reef and marine aquariums. Its hybrid-cone body maximizes reaction chamber capacity for steady, efficient skimmate production, and the SHARK 2.0 needle-wheel pump generates the fine bubbles that pull dissolved organics out of your water before they break down. A built-in air-intake silencer keeps it near-silent, and the premium cell-cast acrylic construction is built to last. Rated for tanks up to 250 gallons. Build out your reef with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003esalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid-cone body maximizes reaction chamber capacity for steady skimmate flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHARK 2.0 needle-wheel pump (a modified Sicce) produces the ideal bubble size at just 22 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in air-intake silencer for near-silent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium cell-cast acrylic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace-efficient footprint for easy in-sump placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated up to 250 gallons light bioload, or 130 gallons heavy bioload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaReady\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-sump protein skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eRated for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 250 gal (light) or 130 gal (heavy) bioload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003ePump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaReady SHARK 2.0 needle-wheel, 22 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eFootprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.7 x 9.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e19.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eChamber diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCell-cast acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetup and Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in your sump at the recommended water depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow a week or two of break-in while it dials in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the water level or air intake to tune skimmate wetter or drier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the collection cup regularly for peak performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eSalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and reef supplements to keep parameters dialed in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 250 gallons on a light bioload, or 130 gallons on a heavy bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it in-sump or hang-on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an in-sump skimmer, so it needs to sit in a sump at the correct water depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaltwater only. Protein skimmers work by pulling organics from salt water and are not used in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it noisy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A built-in air-intake silencer keeps it running near-silent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaReady","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48212146225371,"sku":"254335","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/254335-aquaready-cones-q-2-in-sump-skimmer-cv1.webp?v=1769959433","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaready-cones-q-2-in-sump-protein-skimmer","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}