- Hi, this is Wayland from Marine Depot, and today,
we're looking forward to introducing you
to the Maxspect Aeraqua Duo Protein Skimmer.
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Protein skimmers collect unwanted organics
that can otherwise have a negative effect
on your prized corals and livestock.
The Maxspect Aeraqua Duo gives off a powerful punch
and is ideal for tank systems
of around 180 to 200 gallons.
It's ready to take out a heavy bioload in 150-gallon tanks.
It's footprint is about the size
of a piece of paper, 8.5 x 10 inches.
So it's relatively small,
which is great for most sumps.
It's also only 22 inches tall
which is a great size because most aquarium stands
are around 28 to 30 inches.
So clear stands, just fine.
This skimmer is DC controllable and uses up to 40 watts.
One particular thing we enjoy is
that the Aeraqua hides a silencer cleverly
in the bottom panel,
giving it a better look at reducing noise.
It has it's air intake and air hose flow
along the back of the skimmer.
Another neat thing is that it's collection cup
has an overflow flow switch that stops spillage.
So there's absolutely no heartache
at the dialing instage of its initial setup.
The sensor inserts at the top of the cup panel
and secures nicely as a plug.
The collection cup also has a drain-fitting
connected underneath that can be used
for external waste containers.
So, how else is this protein skimmer different?
This is where things get interesting.
It has two intakes and two outtakes
that can be adjusted on and off.
If one is turned off,
it just recirculates within the chamber.
It does this by opening up a rectangle door
on the pump's intake nozzle.
During routine pump maintenance,
you'll be pleasantly surprised
when you'll notice the dual needle wheel in power.
That's right, it's a dual needle wheel in power.
The idea is that the extra side of needles will chop
up bubbles to even a finer microbubble.
These finer microbubbles attract
dissolved organics outer sump in tank.
At the center of the skimmer,
it has a water-level controlled knob
that will open this gate valve
to raise and lower the water levels
inside the skimmer body.
Most skimmers have some sort of diffuser,
and Maxspect has made a very unique one.
The diffuser is attached to the top
of the outtake pump nozzles in the shape
of an acrylic bowl that is used
to direct the bubbles upwards
through the chamber to the top.
The collection cup connects to the neck
by two sliding locks that also quickly release
for waste removal.
This cup is pretty standard and has a nice handle
to help pour out skimmate.
Setting up and dialing the skimmer is done quite easily.
To help, Maxspect has a helpful graphic
that guides you to dialing the skimmer according
to your bioload and the size of your tank.
We have it here on our website.
So we recommend to start with these instructions
to give you less of a headache and more time
to watch your beautiful display aquarium.
As many of you know, Maxspect has been diving
into more advanced tech, and here's a nice feature.
The new duos come with a manual controller,
and if you want, there's an upgrade
to a wireless controller called a Maxspect Connect ICV6.
So first off, let's check out the manual controller
that comes with the skimmer.
The skimmer's manual controller has a main display
that lights up with icons for each setting.
There's also a power button,
a switch-mode button, and a dial.
These buttons can do multiple things
so you'll have to look at the manual a bit.
Here's a chart for what each button does.
The important thing is
that you can schedule a feed mode and activate it,
and also a regular skimming schedule.
So customizing is easy.
For instance, you can hold a switch mode button
for four seconds, and then activate the manual mode.
This will allow you to keep the skimmer power level
for the same for 24 hours.
There's a great video about setting this up
which we put in our video description below.
If you like your phone better than your manual controller,
the Maxspect Connect is available.
It uses an app called SYNA-G,
and it's compatible with both IOS and Android.
Once the module is powered on within 30 feet
and the app is downloaded, you can connect your device
through Wi-Fi or direct connect.
Thereafter, you can change your skimmer schedule
right from your phone.
If you want to turn down the skimmer for feeding,
just click Feed Mode, and voila.
You have just temporarily stopped the skimmer.
If you wanna change a skimmer's power level
over 24 hours, you can do that as well.
The Maxspect Aeraqua Protein Skimmer
has countless upgrades that include a dual pump,
dual needle wheels, and a sensor
for the overflow of your skimmate.
All these prove to be very helpful and beneficial
for your reef requirement.
It's currently priced a little higher than most skimmers
largely due to its unique tech and electronics.
We hope you've enjoyed this review
of the Maxspect Aeraqua Protein Skimmer.
If you have any questions about setup,
give us a call, and we can help you out.
In the comments below, let us know your favorite part
about the skimmer or any questions you may have.
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