Protein Skimmers
Aqua Excel AE-HP1 Protein Skimmer
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Product details
Product details
Aqua Excel AE-HP1 Protein Skimmer is a reef aquarium equipment piece designed to help remove dissolved organic compounds from aquarium water. Used with appropriate filtration, it can reduce the buildup of waste-related organics that would otherwise contribute to cloudy water and rising nutrient levels over time. This skimmer is sized for mid-range systems and is paired in the product context with an AE-1300 pin wheel pump for skimming performance in the AE-HP1 setup.
Features:
- Protein skimming works by pulling dissolved organic material from the water column before it fully breaks down.
- Helps support clearer, cleaner water by reducing the concentration of waste organics.
- Built to fit compact installations, using the AE-HP1’s listed footprint for equipment layout planning.
- Designed to be used with the AE-1300 pin wheel pump included in the product’s sizing/pairing information.
- Suitable for saltwater aquariums around the listed tank size (per the provided guidance).
Specifications:
- Product name: Aqua Excel AE-HP1 Protein Skimmer
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 8.7 x 3.5 x 14.2 in
- Suitable tank size (as listed): 52 gal
- Pump size (as listed): AE-1300 Pin Wheel Pump




