AquaMaxx ConeS Q-3 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
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AquaMaxx has a dedicated R&D team with more than 10 years experience designing high-performance, high-quality yet affordable protein skimmers. Moreover, AquaMaxx skimmers are engineered with computer-precision and are outfitted with the latest filtration innovations.
The new ConeS Q-Series protein skimmers are made with new and efficient bubble chambers similar to ones found on our popular ConeS CO-Series. The bubble plate in conjunction with the custom diffusers are designed 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 efficiency of the skimmer like no other design!
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
- Cone body extends through the collection cup to easy bubble transition and maximize skimmer efficiency
- Efficient, durable and reliable
- Simple to set up and operate
- Cell-cast acrylic construction
- ShockMaxx rubber feet isolate noise and reduce vibration
- New outlet design minimizes footprint, reduces skimmer height and allows for fine-tuning
- Exclusive collection cup design with a handle that allows you to easy hold and transport the collection cup for cleaning
- Filtration Rating: up to 420 Gallons (light bioload) or 240 Gallons (heavy bioload)
- Footprint: 8.7" x 11.5"
- Pump: AquaMaxx SHARK 3.0 (modified and upgraded Sicce pump)
- Pump power consumption: 27 Watts
- Chamber Diameter: 8"
- Height: 19.7"
- Recommended Water Level: 8" - 9"
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.
Product manuals & documentation
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
rich
Reviewed on
January 27, 2021
Yes, I would recommend this.
Aquamax skimmer
Pros: doing it's thing right out of the box, easy to set up and clean . good clear instructions
Cons: none
very solid build ,very easy to set up and take apart for maintenance/ cleaning ,quiet .
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maurice5979
Reviewed on
April 25, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
Aquamaxx skimmer
Pros: Awesome skimmer for the price
Cons: None
This is my third skimmer I've purchased over my the years and I am highly impressed with this skimmer. The build is high quality. This skimmer is a beast in size so be sure you have adequate space in your sump.
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dropjaw
Reviewed on
April 09, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
WORTH EVERY DOLLAR!
Pros: Easy build and quality parts!
Cons: Noisy for the first few hours of running
Skimming right after a few hours of running it! The new design on the cup and the handle are nice features too. You can tell right away that the parts motor are high quality. Built an egg crate stand for the sump.
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rh
Reviewed on
December 15, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
one year later review
Pros: easy to clean. great perfomance
Cons: none that i can think of
Purchased back in November 2018, and must say this thing is a beast. Works great on my 180 gallon reef tank. So easy to maintain and clean. I've been a hobbiest over the past 20 years and have had several big name skimmers and this one is my fav.
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musbfrank
Reviewed on
February 26, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Skim mate right out of the box!
Pros: Quality build, quality parts, performs as advertised
Cons: No biggie but for some reason the air muffler fills up with water without being submerged when the main pump is shut off.
Been wanting to try one of these for the past 6 months or so, settle in on the Q-3 for this particular set and there was absolutely no disappointment with this one! Right out of the box it started producing skim mate in no time, dialed right in so far and started performing like any good skimmer that has been properly broken in. All quality parts, the body is solid and flawless, handle on the cup makes cleaning super easy, so far it's everything that it is advertised, of course it's only been a few days but very happy thus far.
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rt
Reviewed on
January 12, 2019
No, I would not recommend this.
works, loud poor quality
Pros: skims well, affordable
Cons: uniformed evenly cracked collection cup impeding clarity, and very loud.
For the price this skimmer works well. It is very loud and the collection cup has cracked. It almost looks like the material was formed at the wrong temperature or something. It has a uniform crack on the upper portion of the cup that circles the complete top. I expected the quality to be close to another affordable skimmer but its not. It skims very well and I think they are on to a great design. Not for me.
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rachel
Reviewed on
October 02, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Powerhouse!
Pros: Powerful, easy to adjust, build quality
Cons: Noise
I am so impressed with this skimmer. I run it on a heavily stocked 150 gallon reef and couldn’t be happier. It was a breeze to dial in and is easy to adjust as needed. The collection cup is easy to remove with the provided handle and the design itself is very compact. The one downside I would say is the noise. While it does quiet down after a couple weeks of use, it still is pretty loud. That’s the only reason I’m rating 4 stars instead of 5.
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hank
Reviewed on
August 11, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great skimmer!
Pros: LOVE IT!
Cons: The pump was working funny at first so I called Marine Depot and they helped me trouble shoot.
This skimmer is a beast! My Xenia is going away because there is not enough nutrients in the water. (This is a good thing. I have been battling the stuff for years)
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adogg80
Reviewed on
April 19, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Aquamaxx Skimmer
Pros: Build quality. Easy assembly. Small footprint.
Cons: None atm.
I'm impressed with this skimmer on day one. Great build quality, small footprint, easy to assemble, and seems to be working right out of the box.
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mike
Reviewed on
December 31, 2017
Yes, I would recommend this.
ConeS Q-3 Portein Skimmer
Out of the box you can see the high quality. Easy to setup. Soaked entire unit over night. Set it up on a very high bio load 150 fish only with live rock system. Was getting brown skim in the collection cup within a few hours. After 24 hours, a lot more nasty stuff in cup. Simply the best!
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