Equipment
Aquatop Xyclone Protein Skimmer.
An Aquatop Xyclone protein skimmer that pulls dissolved organics and waste out of saltwater before they break down — a must-have for reef and marine setups.
In-store purchase only. There is no online checkout on this site. Pick this up at our Erie store, or call us to arrange shipping.
- Brand
- Aquatop
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Pick this up at the shop, or ask us to ship it. Shipping cost depends on the item, so call (814) 456-9445 and we'll quote it — payment is taken upfront before the order goes out.
What it's for
Underlined topics open the guide that explains how they work.
- saltwater aquarium filtration
- removes dissolved organics before they break downChemical filtrationMedia that grabs dissolved things a strainer can't catch, like odors and tint.In How to build an easy freshwater sump — no drilling, no cut glass
- reef tank water qualityCoral & reef chemistryCorals build their skeleton out of calcium, alkalinity, magnesium and trace elements.In A guide to growing corals: soft, LPS and SPS
- reduces nutrient load in marine tanksNitrate & phosphate controlWhat's left over after the cycle. Let it climb and it feeds algae.In How to beat aquarium algae: ID and fix every common type
Set it up right
Guides that use this.
Your first saltwater aquarium: a FOWLR starter guide
FOWLR (fish-only-with-live-rock — saltwater fish plus live rock doing the filtration) is the on-ramp to saltwater without reef-tank price tags. The full 30–55 gallon starter build, part by part, from us at Sea Cave in Erie, PA.
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How to build a saltwater sump for a 125-gallon reef tank
The full sump build for a 125-gallon reef: protein skimmer, 700 GPH (gallons per hour) return pump, 300W of heat, media and flood-safe plumbing, priced part by part from our shelves at Sea Cave, Erie PA's aquarium shop since 1975.
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Visit the store
660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.