Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer – Up to 160 Gallons

The eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer is a compact, high-efficiency skimmer designed for marine aquariums up to approximately 160 gallons. It features a full-taper wine-shaped body, a dome bubble chamber for extended dwell time, an integrated removable silencer to reduce noise, a “twist & lift” collection cup for quick maintenance, and a 16-step calibrated click dial for fine output adjustment. The skimmer includes the Aquatrance 1800s pinwheel pump, draws just about 11 W, has a footprint of 8.3″ × 6.9″, a total height of 20.5″, and outputs via a 1.25″ pipe. The design is optimized for space efficiency, quiet operation, and reef performance.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Compact footprint (8.3″ × 6.9″) and small form factor

• Quiet operation with integrated silencer collar

• Efficient performance with Aquatrance 1800s pump (11 W)

• Advanced features like twist-lift cup and click-dial tuning

• Suitable for aquariums rated up to 160 gallons