AquaMaxx ConeS CO-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
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AquaMaxx ConeS Series In-Sump Protein Skimmers efficiently remove organic waste from aquarium water. The hybrid cone body, the advanced bubble chamber and the proprietary conical diffusers work synergistically to efficiently mix air and water. More importantly, random twirling and turbulent flow is eliminated. A stable laminar flow is created inside the skimmer`s reaction chamber and maximizes the performance and efficiency of the skimmer like no other design!
Achieve a stable laminar flow and maximize performance and efficiency!
In conjunction with the innovative bubble chamber, a powerful needle wheel pump generates optimally-sized air bubbles that force protein, waste and other materials through the hybrid cone body and into a collection cup for easy removal. The AquaMaxx ConeS Series is rated for aquariums 90-800 gallons yet are small enough to be concealed in a sump underneath your aquarium.
Computer-precision engineered and outfit with the latest filtration technology, AquaMaxx protein skimmers are engineered to deliver the performance and value you are looking for in a skimmer.
AquaMaxx ConeS Series Skimmers are built using a brilliantly polished cell-cast acrylic. They incorporate the high-end features hardcore hobbyists demand at a price everyone can afford. The ConeS Series is equipped with advanced bubble chambers, hybrid-cone bodies, air silencers and needle wheel impellers for maximum performance, efficiency and whisper quiet operation. They also have compact footprints to make installation as easy as possible.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
AquaMaxx ConeS Skimmers feature high-quality Italian-made Sicce pumps. Each Sicce pump motor block is then modified and fitted with proprietary AquaMaxx needle wheel impellers. With the precise modifications and upgrades, performance is boosted much beyond that of a stock pump. The upgraded AquaMaxx ‘Shark’ pump is capable of drawing in significantly more air and chops them up to the optimum bubble size for protein extraction. These pump and protein skimmer combinations deliver unprecedented performance and reliability. Accumulated protein and organics will be vigorously removed from your tank so you can focus less on maintenance and more on enjoying your piece of the reef.
SUPERIOR DESIGN
AquaMaxx Cone-Series Protein Skimmers are designed from the ground up with the hobbyist in mind. A built-in air intake silencer reduces noise for near-silent operation. The hybrid-cone design maximizes the size of the reaction chamber and to allow the skimmate to smoothly rise into the collection cup. The advanced Bubble Chamber decreases turbulence and produced a stable laminar flow: which improves bubble transition and boosts skimmer performance.
FEATURES
- Modified and upgraded Italian Sicce needle-wheel pump produces optimum bubble size for high-efficiency protein skimming
- Efficient, durable and reliable
- Simple to set up and operate
- Cell-cast acrylic construction
- ShockMaxx rubber feet isolate noise and reduce vibration
- Quick-Precise adjustment valve allows fast precision tuning of the skimmer water level to control wet/dry foam production
- Exclusive collection cup design with a handle that allows you to easy hold and transport the collection cup for cleaning
- Filtration Rating: up to 175 Gallons (light bioload) or 90 Gallons (heavy bioload)
- Footprint: 6.3" x 8.7”
- Height: 19.7”
- Chamber diameter: 5”
- Outlet size: 1” Quick-Precise adjustment valve
- Pump: AquaMaxx SHARK 1.5 (modified and upgraded Sicce pump)
- Water Flow Rate: 1800 l/Hr
- Air Intake: 360 l/Hr
- Pump power consumption: 16 watts
- Recommended Water Level: 9.5”
- Requires approximately 1/2" of clearance to remove collection cup.
- *Do not over tighten collection cup as damage may result.
AQUAMAXX FC SERIES = ULTRA COMPACT IN-SUMP SERIES |
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The best bang for your buck. AquaMaxx`s smallest full size skimmer has an ultra compact footprint to fit almost all setups. Best of all, it`s driven by a highly reliable Italian made pump! |
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| Model | FC-80 |
FC-120 |
FC-180 |
FC-280 |
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| Footprint (In.) | 7.87" x 7.08" | 7" x 7" | 9.44" x 7.48" | 11" x 9.44" | |
| Height (In.) | 18.9" | 20.5" | 23.22" | 24" | |
| Motor | Shark 1.0a | Shark 1.2a | Shark 2.0a | Shark 3.0a | |
| Gallon Rating | Light Bio-Load: | Up to 140g | Up to 180g | Up to 250g | Up to 420g |
| Medium Bio-Load: | ~100g | ~140g | ~200g | ~340g | |
| Heavy Bio-Load: | Up to 70g | Up to 100g | Up to 130g | Up to 240g | |
AQUAMAXX CO SERIES = THE "WORKHORSE" IN-SUMP SERIES |
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If you`ve got the room in your sump, go with the CO series. Maximize the bubble reaction chamber with the pump on the outside of the body, and makes it easier to access the pump for maintenance. |
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| Model | ConeS CO-1 |
ConeS CO-2 |
ConeS CO-3 |
ConeS CO-5 |
ConeS CO-6 |
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| Footprint (In.) | 6.3" x 8.7" | 7.1" x 14.2" (or 9.1" x 12.6") |
12.3" x 14.2" | 16.6" x 13.8" (or 20.1" x 10.7") |
16.6" x 18.2" (or 22.1" x 12.6") |
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| Height (In.) | 19.7" | 22.1" | 22.9" | 22.9" | 22.9" | |
| Motor | Shark 1.5a | Shark 2.0a | Shark 3.0a | Shark 6.0b | Shark 7.0c | |
| Gallon Rating | Light Bio-Load: | Up to 175g | Up to 300g | Up to 450g | Up to 600g | Up to 800g |
| Medium Bio-Load: | ~120g | ~220g | ~360g | ~450g | ~650g | |
| Heavy Bio-Load: | Up to 90g | Up to 160g | Up to 270g | Up to 350g | Up to 500g | |
AQUAMAXXQ Q SERIES = COMPACT IN-SUMP SERIES; "THE ORIGINAL" |
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Based on the model that started it all. Improved and upgraded over the years, the Q Series not only has a compact footprint to fit limited spaces, it`s a well built and highly dependable skimmer. |
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| Model | ConeS Q-1 |
ConeS Q-2 |
ConeS Q-3 |
ConeS Q-5 |
ConeS Q-6 |
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| Footprint (In.) | 9.5" x 5.9" | 6.7" x 9.5" | 8.7" x 11.5" | 10.7" x 13.4" | 16.6" x 13" | |
| Height (In.) | 19.6" | 19.3" | 19.7" | 19.7" | 22.9" | |
| Motor | Shark 1.5a | Shark 2.0a | Shark 3.0a | Shark 6.0b | Shark 7.0c | |
| Gallon Rating | Light Bio-Load: | Up to 140g | Up to 250g | Up to 420g | Up to 550g | Up to 750g |
| Medium Bio-Load: | ~110g | ~200g | ~350g | ~450g | ~650g | |
| Heavy Bio-Load: | Up to 80g | Up to 130g | Up to 240g | Up to 300g | Up to 450g | |
AQUAMAXX DCQ SERIES = CONTROLLABLE COMPACT IN-SUMP SERIES |
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How do you improve an already awesome skimmer? Make it controllable! Take the Q Series and pair it with the highly reliable BLDC pump that is widely used in the industry. The extra controllability allows you to adjust your skimmer without needing to turn it off or reduce the air intake. |
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| Model | ConeS DCQ-2 |
ConeS DCQ-3 |
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| Footprint (In.) | 6.7" x 9.5" | 8.7" x 11.5" | ||||
| Height (In.) | 19.3" | 22" | ||||
| Motor | Shark DC 2000d | Shark DC 3000d | ||||
| Gallon Rating | Light Bio-Load: | Up to 300g | Up to 480g | |||
| Medium Bio-Load: | ~260g | ~400g | ||||
| Heavy Bio-Load: | Up to 190g | Up to 300g | ||||
bDenotes Modified Italian made NEWA Jet pump
cDenotes Modified Italian made Askoll pump
dDenotes High Quality & Efficient BLDC Pump
All AquaMaxx products are backed by MarineDepot.com’s 60-day return policy and carry one-year manufacturer warranties. Each skimmer will include detailed instructions and diagrams to help hobbyists get up and running immediately.
Manufacturer information
AquaMaxx
AquaMaxx is a Southern California-based aquarium supply company that entered the market in mid-2008 with a line of affordable metal halide bulbs. The brand quickly gained recognition as word spread about the high quality and low cost of their lamps. In 2009, AquaMaxx released a line of aquarium filter socks and, in early 2010, unveiled an assortment of high-performance protein skimmer accessories and upgrades.
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5 Stars
ryry
Reviewed on
August 11, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
Works great but fragile
Pros: Works great, looks
Cons: Acrylic seems fragile
The first one o received was destroyed from shipping, not marine depots fault...the second one I received had a bad pump out of the box...once I got one that works and wasn’t broken...I can say on my 90g reef this thing starting pulling crap out immediately...I don’t have much experience with skimmers, this one looks amazing.but the acrylic is so fragile and and seems like it could break apart easily.bur price is good and it’s working well so.
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lucasttanks
Reviewed on
May 23, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Big fan of this skimmer
Pros: Small footprint, works perfectly, uses sicce pump
Cons: Little frustrating to clean and take apart
The design of the skimmer allow it to fit in tight spaces as compared to other skimmers of the same water volume rating.
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chibargie
Reviewed on
May 05, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great unit for the price
Pros: Pros: - Quiet, efficient and powerful
Cons: Cons: Drain tube is useless (very short) and can't seem to find any reference as to what size inside diameter it might be. Also, controlling the air ratio of skimmer is as flakey as the cheaper models out there, wish this was a tad better for the price.
Great unit, does a great job in collecting the waste!
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chasbeaux
Reviewed on
February 07, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Good skimmer
Pros: Powerful, quiet, easy to clean and a great price
I have had this skimmer running on my 40 gallon for about a year and so far it has done a very good job. The unit is very quiet and pulls out a ton of skimmate. I do have an occasional problem with water being sucked into the intake silencer. Other than that the unit does everything I need. Easy to clean,quiet and powerful.
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dennyar
Reviewed on
December 28, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Review update
Pros: This skimmer does everything a skimmer should
I've owned one of these AquaMaxx ConeS CO-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmers for a while now, so this is a follow up review. I currently have one of the 'popular' competing brands/designs serving another aquarium, and I have got to let folks know that the AquaMaxx ConeS CO-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmer is so much more easier to maintain. I can take this skimmer out of my sump, and soak it in some vinegar for 5 minutes, and disassemble this skimmer so simple to do too and reach every spot easily without worrying about breaking any part. The clean up on this skimmer is done in 10 minutes, 30+ on the other one that cost almost twice as much. Performance wise, this skimmer is doing a mighty fine job too. It pulls out the thickest, most nastiest hunk of crud ever, it is easy to tune, the collection cut is so well designed, just twist slightly and use the handle to lift off the base. Run in time after a thorough clean is about 12 hours for me. There are lots of reviews from when folks 'first' receive a product, I'm not sure how many are out there years after the product has been in service, so I hope this helps.
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steve
Reviewed on
October 11, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Is it running?
Pros: Quiet. Seems like such a little thing but it makes the tank so much more relaxing
Cons: None so far
If I told you how quiet this thing is you wouldn’t believe me. Been three days and foam going into cup at a good rate. Time will tell but so far so good. I love how easy this will be to clean.
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jube66
Reviewed on
February 14, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
CO-1 review
Pros: reliable pump, unique design, quality components
Cons: possibly, the slanted collection cup
Quality made product with a sicce pump which have been good and reliable in the past for me. Have been running this skimmer for nearly 2 years now and has performed pretty well. Has a very unique design, small footprint for tight spaces and easy to teardown. Only a couple questionable things for me with the skimmer; not completely sure if the slanted cup results in less or more efficient foam/ skinmate collection, and must get skimmer in at least the rated 8" of water if you desire anything but dry skimmate.
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uabsleeper
Reviewed on
September 04, 2017
Yes, I would recommend this.
Excellent Skimmer
I have this skimmer in the sump of my Red Sea reefer 350! It is an excellent skimmer tool only a couple days to break in and has been removing a nice amount of skimmate ever since! This is one of the quietest non D/C skimmers on the market in my opinion! My only issue is finding the right water height.. at the recommended level air tends to get into the air silencer.. I currently have it at about 8.5 inches water height and works great!
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jeffrey dewolf
Reviewed on
October 04, 2016
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great skimmer!
The Cone-S CO-2 is a great, consistent skimmer. I hesitated to replace my EM200 with it as I really wanted an upgrade. The EM200 is a great skimmer for my 90 gallon plus 39 gallon sump display tank. However, after a month it is clear that the CO-2 is more consistent and pulls out even more gunk. The handle on the skimmer cup is great. I think it took no more than 24 hours to burn it in and it was at full efficiency by 7 days. All in all, this is a great, no need to adjust skimmer. As a Nopox user, I feel comfortable depending upon this skimmer.
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carlos primelles
Reviewed on
September 04, 2016
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great Skimmer
Great skimmer. Very quiet and pulls out disgusting skimate. Break in was about 1 day before most all micro bubbles went away. 10/10
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