Dymax IQ9 Drop Off Dual Marine and Freshwater Aquarium

Dymax IQ9 Drop Off Dual Marine and Freshwater Aquarium

The Dymax IQ9 Drop Off Dual Marine and Freshwater Aquarium is a rimless acrylic mini aquarium for anyone who wants a compact freshwater or marine tank with a built-in sump. It has a two-tier scaping zone for creative layouts and a sliding sump filtration system that keeps routine maintenance simple.

Key Benefits

• Dual-purpose design: suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums, so one tank style covers either hobby.
• Two-tier scaping zone: gives you a stepped, drop-off layout to work with when arranging hardscape, plants or coral.
• Sliding sump filtration system: the sump slides out for easy maintenance, even while the tank is running, so you do not need to shut down the return pump.
• Powered by a 500 L/h return pump, supplied as part of the filtration system.
• Three-stage filtering materials are included.
• 5 mm rimless ultra-clear acrylic with chamfered edges on all sides gives a clean, modern, uncluttered look.
• Optional protein skimmer attachment for marine and reef keeping.

How to Use

Set the IQ9 up as a freshwater or marine aquarium and use the two-tier scaping zone to build your layout. Water is returned to the display by the 500 L/h return pump after passing through the three-stage filtering materials in the sump. When the sump needs attention, slide it out for maintenance. The return pump does not have to be switched off first.

Suitable For

• Hobbyists wanting a compact mini aquarium with integrated filtration.
• Freshwater aquascapers who want a stepped, two-tier layout.
• Marine and reef keepers who want a small system that can take an optional protein skimmer attachment.
• Anyone who wants easy sump maintenance without interrupting the return pump.

Compatibility

• Works for both freshwater and marine set-ups.
• Accepts an optional protein skimmer attachment for marine and reef keeping.

Specifications

• Design: drop-off mini aquarium with two-tier scaping zone
• Capacity: 48 litres (12 gallons)
• Material: 5 mm (0.2") rimless ultra-clear acrylic
• Edges: chamfered on all sides
• Filtration: sliding sump system with three-stage filtering materials
• Return pump: 500 L/h
• Dimensions: 470 mm (18.5") L x 470 mm (18.5") W x 220 mm (8.7") H

What's Included

• Rimless acrylic aquarium with two-tier scaping zone
• Sliding sump filtration system
• 500 L/h return pump
• Three-stage filtering materials

The protein skimmer attachment is an optional extra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep both freshwater and marine set-ups in the IQ9?
Yes. It is designed for both freshwater and marine aquariums, and there is an optional protein skimmer attachment for marine and reef keeping.

Do I need to switch off the pump to service the sump?
No. The sump slides out for easy maintenance, even during operation, so the return pump can keep running.

What flow rate does the return pump deliver?
The return pump is rated at 500 L/h.

What filtration is included?
The system has a sliding sump with three-stage filtering materials, powered by the 500 L/h return pump.

What is the tank made of?
It is made from 5 mm rimless ultra-clear acrylic with chamfered edges on all sides.

Is a protein skimmer included?
No. The protein skimmer is an optional attachment for marine and reef keeping.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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