Serious Reef Keeping Equipment for the Serious Hobbyist

Protein Skimmers

The DB ReefTech range of protein skimmers covers systems up to 10,000 litres with a variety of configuartions available for each size.

The protein skimmers are designed to utilise either a recirculating aspirated pump or a single pass flow through a foam jet. The aspirated protein skimmers have a simple low pressure venturi located on the intake side of the pump, introducing air into the water stream passing into the pump intake. As the air and water passes through the impeller chamber of the pump, the impeller chops the air into fine bubbles. In the case of the foam jet skimmers, water from the pump is passed through the foam jet fitting, drawing a large volume of air in as small bubbles. It is essentially the same technique utilised by a venturi skimmer, however the foam jet can introduce more air for a given pump flowrate/pressure. Depending on the configuration of the protein skimmer, the pump may be the sole one required, acting as the feed and aerator, or acts as a dedicated aerator with an additional water feed required.

Below is a table of the sizes and configurations available. Please click on the model number to see the full details, features and an image of the unit. If something is required that is not listed, please enquire about custom building or modification to your personal needs. Please note, customisation does not necessarily mean an increase in the price.

Please contact your local Retail Outlet for availability and retail pricing of DB ReefTech protein skimmers.

If you are unsure on some details provided here, what a protein skimmer is, what they are used for and how they work, then please see the Frequently Ask Questions.

Unit specifications and design may be subject to change without notice.

Configurations

There are four protein skimmer configurations available from DB ReefTech; external (E), sump or external (SE), extra short sump (SX), and foam jet (FJ). The suitability of all of the configurations for a particular reef aquarium system is dependent on the space available and the intended location for installation.

E: External

Protein skimmer is locate outside the sump or aquarium (however, can be placed with the sump, but due to dimensions this is typically not possible). Water is fed to the unit using a dedicated feed pump (in addition to the recirculating aspirated protein skimmer pump) or from the aquarium overflow. Suitable for systems with or without a sump.

SE: Sump or External

Protein skimmer is located outside the sump or aquarium, or within the sump. Water is fed to the unit using a dedicated feed pump (in addition to the recirculating aspirated protein skimmer pump), the protein skimmer pump, or from the aquarium overflow. Suitable for systems with or without sump.

SX: Sump Extra Short

Protein skimmer is located within the sump. Water is fed to the unit using the protein skimmer pump. Suitable for systems with sump and insufficient space for the SE configuration.

FJ: Foam Jet

Protein skimmer is located outside the sump or aquarium, or within the sump. Water is fed to the unit using the protein skimmer pump. Suitable for systems with or without a sump.

Model	Configuration	Aquarium Volume	Dimensions	Image
PS-5SE	Sump and External	< 500 litre	Height: 750 mm Footprint: 300 x 300 mm
PS-5SX	Sump Extra Short	< 500 litre	Height: 400 mm Footprint: 400 x 350 mm
PS-5FJ	Foam Jet	< 500 litre	Height: 750 mm Footprint: 300 x 300 mm
PS-10SE	Sump and External	< 1000 litre	Height: 750 mm Footprint: 300 x 300 mm
PS-10SX	Sump Extra Short	< 1000 litre	Height: 550 mm Footprint: 400 x 350 mm
PS-10FJ	Foam Jet	< 1000 litre	Height: 750 mm Footprint: 300 x 300 mm
PS-30E	External	< 3000 litre	Height: 750 mm Footprint: 400 x 400 mm
PS-30FJ	Foam Jet	< 3000 litre	Height: 750 mm Footprint: 350 x 350 mm
PS-50FJ	Foam Jet	< 5000 litre	Height: 1000 mm Footprint: 600 x 400 mm

Installation

Each of the different DB ReefTech protein skimmer configurations have some slightly different options available for installation. The extact suitable installation depends on the type of system (sump or no sump), preferred placement and space available for the protein skimmer.

Diagrams and instructions detailing some of the possible methods of installation can be seen here, Installation.

Customisation

If you require something different from the standard unit specifications then that can be easily accommodated. Since each DB ReefTech unit is hand made, it is very easy to provide fully customisation to your requirements. This includes changing the dimensions to fit into a required space (such as limited height, footprint or shape) or creating a model/size that isn't currently a part of the advertised product range. Please note that customisation does not necessarily mean an additional cost. In the majority of cases it makes no difference at all as the labour and material required are not significantly altered.

If you have any questions or comments on customisation, then do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you still have any questions after reading the material presented here, then plese check to see if it is answered by the Frequently Asked Questions. Also please feel free to Contact Us to answer your queries.

Lifetime Repair Warranty

If any DB ReefTech product is damaged during its lifetime, then DB ReefTech will repair and return the unit to full working order with minimal expense to the customer (within reason as noted below). This lifetime repair warranty covers the entire DB ReefTech product range; Protein Skimmers, Calcium Reactors, Refugiums and Fish Traps.

In the case of a simple repair job, requiring gluing and some minor parts, there will be no parts or labour costs. Something more substantial, with a significant amount of work required and/or parts, then it will incur a charge for parts at cost price plus a minimal labour charge. In all cases the customer is required to cover the expense of shipment to and from DB ReefTech. It should be noted that some repairs may not be possible, short of building a totally new unit, or due to the extent of the damage not worth performing. These cases are not covered by the warranty.

If you have any questions or comments on the lifetime repair warranty, then do not hesitate to contact us.

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