IceCap K3-150HOB Hang On Skimmer
IceCap K3-150HOB Hang On Skimmer
IceCap K3 150 HOB Protein Skimmer
The IceCap K3 150 HOB Protein Skimmer is a compact hang-on-back protein skimmer designed for aquariums up to 250 gallons. Its remarkably low-profile body requires minimal space behind the aquarium, while the externally mounted pump helps reduce heat transfer into the aquarium water.
Convenient & Functional Design
Designed for easy installation and efficient operation, the K3 150 HOB provides powerful protein skimming performance without taking up valuable space inside your aquarium or sump.
- Hang-On-Back Design
- Suitable for Aquariums up to 250 Gallons
- Remarkably Low-Profile Body
- Minimal Space Required Behind Aquarium
- Externally Mounted Pump
- Reduced Heat-to-Water Exchange
Built to Last
The IceCap HOB DC skimmer body is constructed from high-quality acrylic and features the efficient and controllable DCAIR Pinwheel Pump. The pump creates an ideal mixture of water and air for effective waste removal with convenient push-button control.
- High-Quality Acrylic Construction
- Controllable DCAIR Pinwheel Pump
- Efficient Water & Air Mixing
- Quiet Operation
- Efficient Waste Removal
Bioload Handling
Protein skimmer performance is directly related to the aquarium's bioload. The K3 150 HOB is rated according to the amount of biological waste being processed by the aquarium.
Bioload Ratings — Excluding Sump:
- Heavy Bioload: 140 Gallons
- Medium Bioload: 200 Gallons
- Light Bioload: 250 Gallons
K3 150 HOB Features
- Impressive Performance
- Remarkably Low-Profile Body
- Efficient & Quiet Operation
- Solid Construction
- External Pump
- New Float Switch Overflow Protection
Technical Specifications
Footprint: 10" x 3.5"
Maximum Mounting Width: 1.57"
Total Height: 25"
Cup Drain Size: 8mm ID / 12mm OD
DCAIR 2.5 Pinwheel Pump
The K3 150 HOB utilizes the efficient DCAIR 1.0 Pinwheel Pump to provide the air and water mixture necessary for effective protein skimming performance.
Power Consumption: 16 Watts
Air Draw: 900 LPH / 31.5 SCFH*
Water Draw: Approximately 315 GPH
*Air and water results will vary depending on the aquarium setup.
Compact Protein Skimming Performance
The IceCap K3 150 HOB combines a compact hang-on-back design, efficient DC pump, low-noise operation, and overflow protection to provide dependable protein skimming performance while keeping the equipment footprint outside of the aquarium.