{"product_id":"fluval-sk400-surface-skimmer-380l-h","title":"Fluval SK400 Surface Skimmer 380L\/h","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SK400 is a powered surface skimmer for tanks up to 400 L that pulls the film of oil, dust and food residue off the water surface, restoring gas exchange and letting light through. It runs on 3.3 W and takes a fine sponge that traps what it collects. It is an addition to your filter, not a replacement for one — Fluval says so explicitly — and it needs to sit in a low-flow corner of the tank to work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits rimmed and rimless tanks thanks to the backside spacer, and pairs well with a canister such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-07-series-canister-filter\"\u003eFluval 07 Series\u003c\/a\u003e, which handles the mechanical and biological load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-adjusting intake\u003c\/strong\u003e — A floating intake assembly tracks the water level as it drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow control slider\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matches skimming rate to tanks up to 400 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable intake dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Regulates how aggressively it draws from the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional output diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e — Set the return to a single direction or spread it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRimmed or rimless\u003c\/strong\u003e — A backside spacer suits both tank styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Comes apart easily for cleaning the collection sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 400 L (105 US Gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e — A208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e — Freshwater and saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Position it so the floating intake assembly is fully extended, roughly 2–3 cm (0.75–1.25\") above the skimmer body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Put it in an area with little flow to maximise efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rinse the collection sponge monthly in tap water, more often in tanks that skim heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluvalaquatics.com\/us\/shop\/product\/sk400-surface-skimmer-up-to-105-us-gal-400-l\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView this product on the Fluval website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55952444129602,"sku":"FLUVAL417","price":40.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6676\/0120\/files\/flv30_2.jpg?v=1787217549","url":"https:\/\/www.peekapaw.com.au\/products\/fluval-sk400-surface-skimmer-380l-h","provider":"PeekAPaw Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}