Ista Glass Surface Skimmer 16mm (INLET)

Glass Surface Skimmer 16mm from Ista

Ista Glass Surface Skimmers have been cleverly designed to effectively remove any film of dirt, scum, and protein from the aquarium surface.
By doing this, it will improve the surface gas exchange, allowing nasty ammonia out, important oxygen in.

This will enhance the appearance of the aquarium no end as it leaves the surface of the water crystal clear.
Ista Glass Surface Skimmers are very useful on heavily stocked/’busy’ aquariums and will look very good when used with Ista Glass Spray Bar and inline Glass Co2 Diffuser sets.

The acrylic self-floating inlet can adjust itself according to the water level.
Features suction cups for easy installation. Suitable for external filters with 16mm hose

Features:
Effective removal of dirt, scum & protein
Improves surface gas exchange
Enhance appearance of aquarium
Useful for heavily stocked aquariums
Suction cups allow for easy installation
Compatible with 16mm hose

🔹 Key Features

• Surface film removal
  Effectively removes oil, protein layer, and debris from the water surface
• Improves oxygen exchange
  By cleaning the surface, it allows better gas exchange (oxygen in, harmful gases out)
• Self-floating inlet head
  The acrylic top automatically adjusts to the water level, ensuring constant skimming
• Adjustable flow control
  You can regulate how much water is drawn from the surface vs. bottom
• High-quality glass body
  Transparent glass design blends into aquascapes for a clean, professional look
• Dual intake system
  • Top: skims surface film
  • Bottom: pulls deeper water into the filter

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  📏 Specifications

  • Hose compatibility: 16/22 mm (for canister filters)
  • Material: Glass + acrylic float
  • Mounting: Suction cups
  • Height: ~30 cm (varies slightly by model)

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  🌿 Benefits in Aquarium

  • Keeps water surface clear and shiny
  • Improves light penetration for plants
  • Prevents biofilm buildup
  • Enhances CO₂ efficiency in planted tanks
  • Ideal for aquascaping tanks

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  ⚠️ Things to Know

  • Requires a canister filter (not for internal filters)
  • Glass is fragile → handle carefully
  • Needs regular cleaning to avoid clogging
  • Best performance with moderate to strong flow

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  👍 Best For

  • Planted aquariums
  • Aquascaping setups
  • Tanks with surface oil or protein film
  • Hobbyists using glass equipment (lily pipes, spray bars)

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We always make sure that your shipment reaches you as quickly as possible. To achieve this, we hope that you provide us with the following:
A clear address (city - district - street name - landmark near you) + correct mobile number.

Within the Qassim region:
We provide you with delivery service within 24 hours for 25 riyals for orders worth less than 300 riyals. Free for any order above that.

Outside the Qassim region:
* Shipping is made to any location within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within 2 to 5 working days with Aramex
*The shipping cost is calculated as follows:
Shipping weight from 1 to 30 kg for 25 riyals. For every additional kilogram, 1 riyal.
Orders exceeding 300 riyals will be shipped for free, up to 15 kg. + 1 riyal for each additional kilogram.

Once we have dispatched your order you will receive a shipping email confirmation, so you know your order is on its way. The shipping email will contain all shipping information so you can keep tracking your order.

Also, you can track your shipping on our website using the tracking reference number. If no one’s at home and we are unable to deliver your item, you will be left a calling card and you will be able to arrange re-delivery.

If you have any questions regarding our delivery service, please email us at info@aquarium.sa

Standard Delivery Service in KSA

All orders purchased before 1 pm Sunday to Thursday will be collected on the same day as per our standard delivery service and they will be dispatched and delivered to you within 2-3 days.

Next-Day Delivery Service in KSA

All orders purchased before 1 pm Sunday to Thursday will be dispatched by our delivery partner which aims to deliver the next working day. *Please note items purchased after 1 pm Thursday on our ‘Next Day Delivery Service’ will be shipped Friday for delivery on Monday. Any items purchased after 1 pm Friday will be shipped Monday for delivery on Tuesday. We do not offer next-day service on weekends. 

Bank Holiday Deliveries & Public Holidays

Aquarium and our delivery partners do not operate during Bank Holidays or any other Public Holidays. We are unable to dispatch or deliver items purchased during this period. We ask you to allow extra time for delivery when placing your order around Bank Holidays and other Public Holidays. Our normal services resume the next working day. Important Notice: Bank Holidays and any other Public Holidays will override any express service you have paid for during checkout. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You can contact our customer service team should you wish to discuss your specific order. You can contact us at info@aquarium.sa