Oase CrystalSkim Surface Skimmers

Oase CrystalSkim Surface Skimmers

Oase CrystalSkim Surface Skimmers are compact aquarium surface skimmers designed to remove floating material from the water surface. They are suited to aquarium keepers who want to clear biofilm, duckweed, plant remains and fine fragments after trimming aquatic plants.

The discreet, modern CrystalSkim design blends into the aquarium while helping to maintain a visibly cleaner water surface. By removing thick surface biofilm, the skimmer can also improve conditions for gas exchange for aquarium inhabitants.

Key Benefits

• Effectively removes floating substances from the aquarium surface, including biofilm, duckweed and plant remains.
• Helps keep the water surface clear and clean.
• Quickly removes annoying biofilm and floating debris from the aquarium surface.
• Can improve gas exchange where a thick biofilm is making exchange more difficult.
• Conveniently catches fine plant fragments following aquarium plant trimming, including pieces that can be easy to miss with a dipping net.
• Compact, discreet and modern styling allows the skimmer to fade into the background of the aquarium.
• Designed for long maintenance intervals.

How to Use

• Position the surface skimmer in the aquarium to collect floating debris from the water surface.
• Adjust the powerful motor output individually to achieve the appropriate level of surface skimming.
• Use the skimmer after trimming aquarium plants to collect fine plant fragments from the surface.
• Remove the integrated collection basket if desired.

Suitable For

• Aquariums with surface biofilm, duckweed, floating plant remains or fine debris after plant maintenance.
• Aquarium keepers looking to maintain a clearer water surface with adjustable skimming output.
• Aquariums where additional protection for inhabitants is important, as the integrated collection basket is designed to stop them entering the skimmer.

Specifications

• Powerful motor with individually adjustable output.
• Integrated collection basket for added safety for aquarium inhabitants; the basket can be removed if desired.
• Floating ring designed to support a long service life without needing to refill water.
• Compact and discreet surface-skimmer design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Oase CrystalSkim Surface Skimmer remove?
It removes floating surface material such as biofilm, duckweed, plant remains and fine plant fragments.

Can the CrystalSkim be used after trimming aquarium plants?
Yes. It catches fine floating plant fragments after trimming, including pieces that may be difficult to collect with a dipping net.

Why is removing aquarium surface biofilm useful?
A thick biofilm can make gas exchange more difficult. Removing it with surface skimming can improve conditions for aquarium inhabitants.

Can I adjust the skimming strength?
Yes. The powerful motor is individually adjustable, allowing the output to be set for the required surface-skimming level.

Is the Oase CrystalSkim designed with fish and other aquarium inhabitants in mind?
Yes. It has an integrated collection basket intended to prevent aquarium inhabitants from getting into the skimmer. The basket can also be removed if desired.

Does the CrystalSkim need frequent water refilling?
The floating ring is designed to provide a long service life without having to refill water, supporting long maintenance intervals.

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

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

If you prefer a faster 🚀 shipping option, we also offer The Courier Guy during checkout in the dropdown selection. Please note that this option is not free, and you must choose it to use it. Please pay careful attention to the cutoff times and delivery timeframe for these options during checkout.

Enjoy the convenience of collection points and lockers! 📦

No more waiting at home or at work for your delivery. Simply choose a collection locker or pickup point and collect your order when it suits you.

Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*

Search a PUDO Location Near You

Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 2 days before being returned.

Please ensure you collect your parcel within the applicable collection period. Uncollected parcels will be returned to the sender, and additional shipping charges may apply should the order need to be resent.