Fluval SK400 Surface Skimmer
The SK400 Surface Skimmer removes unwanted water surface film to help improve oxygenation and light penetration for a cleaner and healthier aquarium. Over time, surface films can develop from oils on your skin, household dust, cooking smoke, fat content within fish food and more. These films are not only visually unsightly, but also reduce dissolved oxygen (required by fish to breathe) and decrease light levels (needed by live plants to grow).
- Powered operation – consistent skimming functionality removes surface film in a flash and prevents future build-up
- Flow control slider adjusts overall flow strength, allowing for use in both small and large aquariums (up to 105 US Gal / 400 L)
- Intake regulator dial permits skimming intensity to be adjusted
- Output diffuser allows for unidirectional or multi-directional flow
- Unique backside spacer permits placement on rimmed and rimless aquariums
- Compact size – unit can be positioned anywhere in aquarium without obstructing view
- Floating intake assembly self-adjusts to ensure uninterrupted use as aquarium water level fluctuates
- Fine filter sponge efficiently traps particles for superior water clarity
- Modular design allows parts to be easily accessed, removed and cleaned
- Energy-efficient – draws only 3.3W for low-cost operation
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11 months ago
11 months ago
The Fluval SK400 skimmer can help prevent surface films in an aquarium. These films can arise from a variety of sources, including oils on your skin, household dust, cooking smoke, and the fat content within fish food. The fluval sk400 skimmer is designed to manage and reduce these films and more. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
Indeed, the SK400 Surface Skimmer does have a floating intake assembly that self-adjusts. This feature allows it to adapt to fluctuating water levels in the aquarium, ensuring uninterrupted use. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
Indeed, the Fluval SK400 Surface Skimmer is easy to clean due to its modular design. This design lets you easily access, remove, and clean its parts. See full answer »
1 year ago
1 year ago
The Fluval SK400 Surface Skimmer is a versatile product designed to function optimally in both freshwater and saltwater aquarium environments. Its seamless adaptability makes it a reliable Fluval Surface Skimmer for various aquatic setups. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
The SK400 surface skimmer is designed to address the problems caused by surface films in aquariums. These films are not only an aesthetic issue, but they also decrease the levels of dissolved oxygen that fish need to breathe and reduce the light levels essential for the growth of live plants. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
Indeed, the Fluval SK400 Surface Skimmer is equipped with an intake regulator dial. This feature of the Fluval surface skimmer enables the adjustment of the skimming intensity. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
Indeed, the fluval sk400 skimmer is designed with a unique backside spacer. This special feature allows it to be conveniently placed on both rimmed and rimless aquariums. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
Indeed, the Fluval SK400 Surface Skimmer is equipped with a flow control slider. This feature enables the adjustment of the overall flow strength, making it suitable for both small and large aquariums up to 105 US Gal / 400 L. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
The SK400 Surface Skimmer removes unwanted water surface film to help improve oxygenation and light penetration for a cleaner and healthier aquarium. See full answer »
11 months ago
11 months ago
The SK400 surface skimmer's output diffuser permits either unidirectional or multi-directional flow. See full answer »
