Aquavitro Division Protein Skimmers

Aquavitro Division Protein Skimmers

Aquavitro Division Protein Skimmers are sump-based protein skimmers that pull organic waste out of aquarium water before it can build up. They suit aquarists who want a skimmer that adapts to their sump layout, is quick to set up and runs quietly. The division™ range pairs a cylindrical reaction column and an external pump with a collection cup, spillway and silencer that you can position to suit your setup.

Key Benefits

• Efficient organic waste removal: designed to remove organic waste and support better water quality in the aquarium.
• Durable collection cup: the impact-resistant polycarbonate cup has a moulded handle and an optional drain, which makes emptying easier.
• Quiet operation: the dual-chambered air silencer is built for maximum noise reduction and can be placed anywhere along the drain spillway. Anti-vibration O-rings and rubber feet add further sound dampening.
• Microbubble control: a sponge and sock on the drain spillway help stop microbubbles, which may irritate corals, from being released back into the aquarium.
• Stable foam level: the high drain point means no resistance and a more stable level in the skimmer than bottom-draining designs.
• Longer bubble contact time: the cylindrical column gives bubbles a longer path than conical designs, which results in higher skimmate volume and quality.
• Easy pump servicing: the external pump allows a higher column volume with more contact time and surface area, and the pump can be maintained at any time.
• Quick start-up: easy to assemble out of the box and ready to start in under a minute.

How to Use

• Assemble the skimmer out of the box and start it up. The process takes under a minute.
• Turn the threaded rod to change the height of the drain tube and drain spillway. This adjusts the level of water and foam in the reaction column.
• Rotate the collection cup and the spillway to face the front, back or side to suit your sump.
• Reposition the silencer along the spillway as needed, and change the spillway height in increments to find the best performance.
• Variations in the sump water level do not affect how the skimmer functions.

Suitable For

• Aquarists running a sump who need a skimmer that adapts to different sump configurations.
• Setups with limited space, thanks to the compact, patent-pending base design that fits virtually any sump.
• Tanks that include corals, where microbubble removal matters.

Compatibility

• Works with a wide range of sump layouts, with the cup, spillway and silencer all repositionable.
• An optional Secondary Pump Kit (sold separately) lets you finely adjust the amount of water you treat. It recirculates water and air on itself, which reduces consumption, optimises skimming and increases skimming efficiency by up to 30%.

Specifications

• Reaction column: cylindrical design
• Air to water balance: 50/50
• Pump: external
• Drain: high drain point with height-based drain regulation via a threaded rod
• Collection cup: impact-resistant polycarbonate with moulded handle and optional drain
• Silencer: dual-chambered, positionable along the drain spillway
• Sound dampening: anti-vibration O-rings and rubber feet
• Microbubble control: sponge and sock on the drain spillway
• Base: compact, patent-pending design
• Warranty: 3 years against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase, excluding the pump's impeller. Registering the skimmer extends this to 5 years. The warranty covers replacement of the defective parts.

Available Sizes

• division™ 125: for aquariums up to 125 US gallons/475 liters
• division™ 250: for aquariums up to 250 US gallons/950 liters
• division™ 500: for aquariums up to 500 US gallons/1900 liters

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right model?
Match the model to your aquarium volume. The range is rated for aquariums up to 125 US gallons/475 liters, up to 250 US gallons/950 liters and up to 500 US gallons/1900 liters.

Will changes in my sump water level affect the skimmer?
No. Operation is independent of the water level in the sump, so variations don't affect how the skimmer functions.

How do I adjust the water and foam level in the column?
Turn the threaded rod. It raises or lowers the drain tube and drain spillway, which changes the level of water and foam in the reaction column.

Can I change the direction of the cup and spillway?
Yes. You can turn the collection cup and spillway to the front, back or side. The silencer can also be placed at several points along the spillway.

What does the Secondary Pump Kit do?
It is sold separately and lets you finely adjust how much water you treat. It recirculates water and air on itself, reducing consumption and increasing skimming efficiency by up to 30%.

What does the warranty cover?
The skimmer carries a 3-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. The pump's impeller is excluded. Registering the skimmer extends the warranty to 5 years, and it covers replacement of the defective parts.