{"product_id":"icecap-aio-protein-skimmer","title":"IceCap AIO Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIceCap AIO Protein Skimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, air-driven skimmer built to drop into the rear filtration chamber of All-In-One (AIO) reef tanks. It pulls dissolved organic waste out of the water before it can break down into nitrate and phosphate, which helps keep the water cleaner and your corals happier. A quiet DC air pump drives it, and the small footprint is made to fit the tight back chambers AIO tanks are known for. Round out the system with the rest of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DC air pump feeds a steady stream of fine bubbles up through the skimmer body. As the bubbles rise, dissolved proteins and organic waste cling to their surface and collect as foam. That foam climbs into the removable cup at the top, lifting the waste out of your tank before it has a chance to decay and drive up nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Reefkeepers Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint sized for the back chamber of AIO nano and reef tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, energy-efficient DC air pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves organic waste before it becomes nitrate and phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable collection cup makes cleanout quick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple drop-in setup, no sump or extra plumbing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth models are the same air-driven design; pick the one matched to your tank volume and the space in your back chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAIO 120\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAIO 240\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 to 30 gallon AIO tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e20 to 65 gallon AIO tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eDC air pump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eDCAIR-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eDCAIR-400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eFootprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e2.5 x 3.375 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e2.75 x 3.625 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eIC-AIO120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eIC-AIO240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceCap AIO skimmer body with reaction chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC air pump (DCAIR-200 for the 120, DCAIR-400 for the 240)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable collection cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of your system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003eCorals\u003c\/a\u003e to stock your cleaner, more stable tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Match it to your display: the AIO 120 suits 10 to 30 gallon AIO tanks, the AIO 240 suits 20 to 65 gallon AIO tanks. If you sit between two ranges or run a heavier bioload, size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The DC air pump runs the skimmer on its own, so it works right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for the rear filtration chamber of All-In-One tanks. Check the footprint and height above against the open space in your back chamber before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Saltwater and reef only. Protein skimming relies on salt water to form the foam that carries waste out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it loud?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The DC air pump is designed to run quietly, which matters on a nano tank that is often in a living space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"AIO 120","offer_id":49009727832283,"sku":"IC-AIO120","price":92.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"AIO 240","offer_id":49009727865051,"sku":"IC-AIO240","price":115.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/ic_aio_bothmodels_1.webp?v=1784842322","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/icecap-aio-protein-skimmer","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}