{"product_id":"icecap-k3-130int-in-sump-protein-skimmer","title":"IceCap K3-130INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F5F5F5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap K3-130INT is a compact in-sump protein skimmer built around a quiet, sippy 10-watt DC pinwheel pump, sized for reef tanks up to about 130 gallons. It pulls dissolved organics out of the water before they break down into nitrate and phosphate, which means cleaner water, happier corals, and fewer nuisance algae headaches. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater gear and livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCAIR-1.0 DC pinwheel pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e draws 500 lph of air while moving 158.5 gph of water, with an electronic controller so you can dial foam production up or down from the included control pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow power draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e just 10 watts, a fraction of what comparable AC skimmer pumps burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3 x 5.6 inches fits tight sump chambers, with a 5 inch body and 19.25 inch total height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable collection cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e lifts off for a quick rinse, no tools needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the DC pump runs smooth and near silent compared to old-style AC needle-wheel skimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIceCap K3-130INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to about 130 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.3 x 5.6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e19.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Sump Water Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 to 9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDCAIR-1.0 DC pinwheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 lph \/ 17.5 scfh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e158.5 gph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-sump only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA kit from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e collection to watch nitrate and phosphate fall once the skimmer settles in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e supplies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003esalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e for your water change routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething to protect: browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank is this skimmer for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIceCap rates the K3-130 for tanks up to about 130 gallons. For a heavily stocked system, treat that as a ceiling; for a light bioload it has plenty of headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should the water in my sump be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe K3-130INT is designed for 6 to 9 inches of sump water. Outside that range the foam head gets hard to tune, so check your sump before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it pull almost nothing the first week?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is normal. New skimmers need a break-in period of one to two weeks while manufacturing residue wears off the body and pump. Production ramps up on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet skim or dry skim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart in the middle. Raise the water level in the body (wetter) to export more, or lower it (drier) for darker, more concentrated skimmate. The DC controller and the included adjustment make tuning easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860803530971,"sku":"IC-K3-130INT","price":259.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_cdaa0099-ed09-44c1-8a2e-a8efa877cb51.jpg?v=1781119251","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/icecap-k3-130int-in-sump-protein-skimmer","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}