AQUAEL SAS 500 Aquarium Skimmer

The AQUAEL SAS 500 Surface Skimmer is a handy little helper that clears away dust, protein film, and tiny plant bits from your aquarium’s water surface. It keeps your tank looking sharp while boosting filtration and aeration. With its adjustable settings, it’s perfect for aquariums big or small.

One pesky issue in aquariums is that annoying bacteria scum that loves to settle on the water’s surface. It blocks gas exchange, dims the light, and makes your tank look less than dazzling. Aquarists often suggest using a sprinkler combined with a good filter or even scooping up gunk with a paper towel. But the real crowd-pleaser? Installing a surface filter—it’s the easiest and most effective way to keep things sparkling clean.

The AQUAEL SAS 500 Surface Skimmer features a powerful yet energy-efficient pump that sips just 4.4 W, making it perfect for big tanks up to 500 litres. Plus, its handy water flow controller lets you easily tweak the filter’s performance for smaller tanks too—even cozy 20-litre setups!

The AQUAEL SAS 500 Surface Skimmer is equipped with a maintenance-free float that will automatically adjust the filtration to the changing water levels in the tank. You do not have to adjust the filter every day. All you have to do is pop the device into your aquarium—it’s a breeze with the handy suction cup holder that makes installation and removal super quick. Plus, its straightforward design means cleaning and upkeep are a piece of cake!

Highly recommended uses:

1. in open tanks in which dirt more readily accumulates on the water surface due to the lack of cover
   
2. after tank servicing - regular maintenance of the aquarium (such as pruning of plants) generates pollutants on the water surface
   
3. in aquaria with a large number of fish - more animals in the aquarium means, among other things, more uneaten food, which - like dust and small plant remains - is deposited on the water surface