The IceCap K1-200 Protein Skimmer (SKU: IC-K1-200) is an authentic, high-capacity marine filtration assembly distributed by CoralVue to deliver advanced foam fractionation into intensive home reef aquariums and high-bioload marine displays from 150 to 300 gallons. Mechanical filters can only isolate solid particulate debris, leaving dissolved organic pollutants from heavy fish feedings and metabolic wastes to accumulate in the system. The K1-200 serves as your primary water purification system, utilizing an aggressive air-induction mechanism to physically bind, trap, and extract these dissolved proteins out of the water matrix entirely before they can fuel nuisance algae outbreaks or compromise delicate stony corals.
Master crafted from robust, heavy-wall cell-cast acrylic and industrial-grade PVC, the K1-200 is built to withstand years of continuous high-salinity exposure. At its operational core is the powerful IceCap EVair 900 Pinwheel Pump. This heavy-duty driver draws ambient air through an integrated silencer and shatters it against a dense needlewheel impeller, filling the large 8-inch reaction chamber with a uniform cloud of micro-bubbles. To protect valuable under-cabinet real estate, the pump is housed inside the skimmer block. Controlled by an innovative pipeless horizontal gate valve design, this skimmer provides highly consistent tuning adjustments while discharging water cleanly below the sump waterline to prevent noise and salt spray.
Key Features:
Aggressive Organic Waste Extraction: Pulls dark, concentrated waste compounds out of the water column, lowering biological oxygen demand and maximizing clarity.
Trouble-Free Pipeless Fine-Tuning: Oversized adjustment knob controls a sensitive internal gate height, allowing you to seamlessly dial in a dry or wet foam level.
Reef-Safe Structural Materials: Built with entirely non-conductive, corrosion-proof components to ensure zero chemical leaching inside sensitive marine reef environments.
Note: This retail package includes (1) K1-200 skimmer body, (1) high-capacity collection cup, (1) integrated EVair 900 pump, an inline air silencer, and a flexible collection cup drain tube. Automated waste collectors and skimmer stands are sold under separate product categories.
IceCap K1 Series Bioload Sizing Profiles
Skimmer Model
SKU Reference
Heavy Bioload Limit
Medium Bioload Limit
Light Bioload Limit
Physical Height
IceCap K1 Nano
SKU ReferenceIC-K1-NANO
Heavy Bioload Limit10 Gallons
Medium Bioload Limit20 Gallons
Light Bioload Limit30 Gallons
Physical Height13.0 Inches
IceCap K1-50
SKU ReferenceIC-K1-50
Heavy Bioload Limit20 Gallons
Medium Bioload Limit40 Gallons
Light Bioload Limit60 Gallons
Physical Height18.0 Inches
IceCap K1-100
SKU ReferenceIC-K1-100
Heavy Bioload Limit40 Gallons
Medium Bioload Limit60 Gallons
Light Bioload Limit80 Gallons
Physical Height19.0 Inches
IceCap K1-130
SKU ReferenceIC-K1-130
Heavy Bioload Limit80 Gallons
Medium Bioload Limit100 Gallons
Light Bioload Limit140 Gallons
Physical Height19.0 Inches
IceCap K1-200
SKU ReferenceIC-K1-200
Heavy Bioload Limit150 Gallons
Medium Bioload Limit225 Gallons
Light Bioload Limit300 Gallons
Physical Height22.0 Inches
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