Xaqua X-SK skimmers are assembled completely without glue

The Xaqua X-SK line of protein skimmers are out of the ordinary fractionators made from non toxic & shock proof PVC on CNC machines. The X-SK is made out of different pieces that can be assembled or taken a part…

Master Doc Skimmers from Tunze redesigned

Tunze has redesigned the Master Doc Series skimmers and it sure looks like two new models have been released (9620, 9640). Tunze has pretty much started over with their Master Doc Series skimmers and has introduced quite a lot of…

Airstar Pro is the newest pump for ATB medium cone skimmers

The Airstar Pro from ATB is the newest motor on the block which has yet to be formally announced by it’s maker. We just spied these images of the Airstar Pro which were posted in teh Zeewater forum. The image…

First look at the redesigned aspirator valve for the Orca Pro skimmers from My Reef Creation

In October of 2009 ReefBuilders first reported about the new redesigned aspirator valve from My Reef Creations. A few days ago I got my hands on not only the aspirator assembly but the New Orca Pro I and Pro II…

SWC 120 & 160 cone protein skimmers unboxed and first impressions

With a retail price of $199 and $249 for the SWC 120 and 160 cone skimmers respectively, any prospective buyer should be skeptical of freakishly low price for a cone skimmer. The entry level cone skimmer buyer should be asking…

TMC’s new V2 300 and 500 compact protein skimmers

Tropical Marine Centre (TMC) has added to their V2 compact skimmer line with two new products in the category the compact 300 and compact 500. First up is the V2 Skim 300 compact which is great for aquariums up to…

SWC Skimmers get a new home in Colorado

Colorado is already home to many fine aquarium companies such as Reeflo, AquaMedic and RK2 and now we are proud to welcome SWC Skimmers into our high quality local reefing scene. This skimmer line was once the exclusive distributorship of…

Cast your vote for the Reef Builders Readers’ Choice Awards: Protein Skimmers

We have brought you plentyof new and exciting products in the last year here at Reef Builders and we are proud to announce the first ever Reef Builders Readers Choice Awards. We value your insight and great comments that make…

Precision Marine set to release new line of skimmers with bubble blaster pump

Precision Marine the company that makes red-line of skimmers based out of Texas is set to introduce a new line of protein skimmers that will take advantage of new pumps hitting the market this past year. We’ve heard that the…

Shark Cone Skimmers from JNS Aquaria…DA DUM…DA DUM…

JNS Aquaria, a company you’ve probably never heard of but produces a lot of products for brands across the world has a new line of cone skimmers named after sharks. Thats right. Sharks. To date there are two models to…