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Protein skimmer for aquaria up to 10,000 litres (2,638 gallons).
With the purchase of this protein skimmer, you have selected a top quality product. It has been specifically
designed for aquarium use and tested by professionals. This unit will effectively remove organic substances from
your aquarium water.
Turboflotor 10000
The Aqua Medic Turboflotor 10000 is a bigger version of our proven Turboflotor 5000 series. As with the smaller
skimmers, it is manufactured from injection moulded ABS fittings and acrylic tube. A powerful pump is combined
with a venturi to provide an injection of 3,500 l/h.
The maximum water flow rate is 10,000 litres (2,638 gallons) per hour. For larger installations, several units
may run in parallel.
1.
Application
The Turboflotor 10000 is designed for larger tanks in public aquaria and for commercial use for pet fish importers
and distributors. It is used for closed aquaculture systems such as import or export holding units for lobster,
crayfish and oysters, as well as for fish breeding or growing on fingerlings of commercial fish or shrimp.
2.
Basics
During the protein skimming process, organic pollutants in the aquarium water i. e. protein compounds formed
by the excretions of animals, are attached to fine air bubbles as a mono-molecular film. These air bubbles are
pushed against the inflowing water in the reaction pipe so that there is a long contact time. Enriched with organic
substances, they rise to the top and form a strong foam which is dehydrated in the reaction pipe and then
passes into the collection cup. Using this method, removal of organic pollutants from the aquarium water takes
place whereas during bacterial processes they are merely transformed and not removed.
3. Technical data
Diameter of the reaction chamber:
0.5 m (c. 20“)
Total height, including foam collection
cup:
1.9 m (c. 76“)
Injector:
Venturi
Injector pump power consumption:
2.5 A/230 V
Air intake:
Max. 8,000 l/h (2,111 gph)
Maximum water throughput:
15,000 l/h (3,958 gph)
4. Included in delivery
The
Turboflotor 10000
consists of:
- Reaction pipe, 500 mm (20 inches) diameter
- Conical collection cup
- Venturi pump with air injector
- Large outlet port (110 mm)
- Inlet (63 mm)
