ConeS Series

Name: AquaMaxx ConeS Series
Brand: AquaMaxx

Filtration · Protein Skimming

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Good for up to 100 US gal · 380 L

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Conical body skimmer with Sicce PSK pumps. DC variants available. Quiet alternative to Reef Octopus at similar price.

Pump

Sicce PSK-600

Power

11 W AC

Air intake

~430 L/h

Cup volume

0.5 L

Tank range

up to 100 US gal

Summary

AquaMaxx ConeS skimmers pair a conical body with Sicce PSK pumps — quieter than Reef Octopus Classic at a similar price. CO-1 / CO-2 / CO-3 sizes scale up to 250 gallon systems. Acrylic build, simple footprint, no controller integration.

Best for75-250 US gallon mixed reef where you want quieter than entry-level Mountin-sump submersible Skill beginner

Skimmer anatomy

Cross-section · air pulled in at the pump creates rising bubbles, gunk collects in the cup at the top

Full specifications

Pump Sicce PSK series (AC needle wheel)

Power 11-25 W AC

Air intake 430-900 L/h

Cup volume 0.5-1.0 L

Tank range 100-250 US gal

Body Acrylic cone

Sicce design Italian engineering, quieter than Aquatrance

Warranty 1 year

What sells it / What holds it back

✓ Pros

✓ Sicce PSK pumps are noticeably quieter than Reef Octopus Aquatrance

✓ Conical body footprint frees sump real estate vs cylindrical

✓ Clean acrylic build — no rough edges that snag rags during cup empty

✓ Mid-range pricing — pays the noise tax over Reef Octopus without going DC

✗ Cons

✗ AC pumps only — no DC variants

✗ Italian pumps cost more to replace if they fail (Sicce parts ~$80-120)

✗ Cup geometry overflows above 90% — gate valve required

Pairs with / Replaces

Pairs with

Neptune Systems

Apex Controller

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	This product AquaMaxx ConeS Series See site	Tunze DOC Skimmer 9410 DC from $424.99	Reef Octopus Classic INT Series See site
Pump	Sicce PSK series (AC needle wheel)	Tunze 1073.020 DC, controllable	Aquatrance series (needle wheel)
Power	11-25 W AC	14 W @ 100% DC	14-28 W AC depending on size
Air intake	430-900 L/h	~600 L/h	450-900 L/h
Cup volume	0.5-1.0 L	0.8 L	0.5-1.0 L
Tank range	100-250 US gal	400-1000 L mixed reef	90-200 US gal
Body	Acrylic cone	—	Acrylic cone