Equipment Catalogue

Hand-picked reef gear we actually use, with live retailer comparison.

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Tunze DOC Skimmer 9410 DC

DOC Skimmer 9410 DC

Controllable DC skimmer dialled in for a mixed reef bioload.

Maxspect Nano-Tech Bio Block

Nano-Tech Bio Block

High surface area bio media in the main chamber.

Fauna Marin Carb L

High-grade carbon for water polish and odor control.

Eshopps S-150 Protein Skimmer

S-150 Protein Skimmer

Eshopps’ space-saving cone skimmer for 100–150 gallon systems — a recurring pick in the tank tours for quiet, budget-conscious sumps.

Eshopps X-120 Axiom Skimmer

X-120 Axiom Skimmer

The Axiom series flagship — Eshopps’ modern DC skimmer line seen in mid-size mixed-reef tours.

Large-format external recirculating protein skimmer from Reef Octopus; the SRO (Super Reef Octopus) line handles high bioload systems over 300 gallons and is built for external sump placement.

Tunze 9004 DC Protein Skimmer

9004 DC Protein Skimmer

Compact in-sump needle-wheel skimmer from Tunze with a DC motor for adjustable skimming; suited to nano and mid-size reef setups.

Reef Octopus INT 150 Skimmer

INT 150 Skimmer

In-sump needle-wheel protein skimmer from Reef Octopus suited to systems up to 200 gallons; part of the Classic INT line known for reliable skimmate production at a mid-range price.

High-end in-sump protein skimmer from Royal Exclusiv; the Supermarin line uses a needle-wheel pump and precision acrylic body targeting systems from 500 to 1,000 liters.

SC 1455 Protein Skimmer

German-made in-sump skimmer from Deltec using a mesh-wheel pump; Deltec skimmers are noted for consistent skimmate collection and low micro-bubble output.

CR-150 Calcium Reactor

Mid-range dual-chamber calcium reactor from Bubble Magus designed to maintain alkalinity and calcium through CO2-driven media dissolution; suitable for SPS-dominant systems up to 300 gallons.

Korallin C-1502 Calcium Reactor

C-1502 Calcium Reactor

Established dual-chamber calcium reactor from the German brand Korallin; a longtime favorite in European reef circles for reliable CO2-driven calcium and alkalinity dosing.

Reef Octopus Dual-Chamber Calcium Reactor

Dual-Chamber Calcium Reactor

Dual-chamber calcium reactor from Reef Octopus that processes effluent through a secondary stage to maximize CO2 absorption and calcium dissolution efficiency.

AquaC EV-240 Protein Skimmer

EV-240 Protein Skimmer

Large external recirculating skimmer from AquaC rated for systems up to 400 gallons; uses a spray injection system and is noted for consistent skimmate even under variable load.

Fauna Marin PowerPhos

Phosphate absorber, tuned with Hanna ULR readings.

Reef Octopus Classic INT Series

Classic INT Series

Entry-to-mid-tier cone-body skimmer family. 90-200 gallon range, needle-wheel impeller, US-popular for first-skimmer builds.

AquaMaxx ConeS Series

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

Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Series

Bubble King Series

German-engineered premium skimmer line — needle-wheel via Red Dragon DC pumps. Mini 200 through DC 250+ covers nano to commercial. The reference premium skimmer.

Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Mini 200 Skimmer

Bubble King Mini 200 Skimmer

Royal Exclusiv's mid-size Bubble King. The skimmer BRS chose for the BRS 160 build — German-engineered, runs nearly silent, considered the gold standard for in-sump reef skimmers.

Royal Exclusiv Bubble King DeLuxe 250 Skimmer

Bubble King DeLuxe 250 Skimmer

The bigger Bubble King — the skimmer WWC runs on their Orlando showroom. Premium-tier engineering for tanks where downtime is unacceptable.

Reef Octopus Classic 200INT Skimmer

Classic 200INT Skimmer

Reef Octopus Classic — the value-tier skimmer that punches in the Bubble King's territory at a fraction of the price. ReefBum + Cherry Corals run these.

Bubble Magus Curve 7 Protein Skimmer

Curve 7 Protein Skimmer

The reef hobby's budget skimmer. Not as premium as the Bubble King or Reef Octopus, but the most commonly-purchased skimmer in the 50-100g range.

Bulk Reef Supply BRS GFO Reactor (DELUXE)

Bulk Reef Supply

BRS GFO Reactor (DELUXE)

BRS's in-house GFO reactor. The default phosphate-removal kit at WWC, BRStv, and most US reef showrooms.

D-D RowaPhos Phosphate Remover (1L)

RowaPhos Phosphate Remover (1L)

The German-made GFO that out-performs all alternatives. RowaPhos is the reef hobby's reference phosphate remover — slightly more expensive than competitors, dramatically more capacity per gram.

German premium skimmer with signature red cone. Quantum 120/160/220/300 cover 100-800 gallon builds. Premium alternative to Reef Octopus / Aquamaxx.