{"product_id":"ista-glass-surface-skimmer-16mm-inlet","title":"Ista Glass Surface Skimmer 16mm (INLET)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlass Surface Skimmer 16mm from Ista\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsta Glass Surface Skimmers have been cleverly designed to effectively remove any film of dirt, scum, and protein from the aquarium surface.\u003cbr\u003eBy doing this, it will improve the surface gas exchange, allowing nasty ammonia out, important oxygen in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will enhance the appearance of the aquarium no end as it leaves the surface of the water crystal clear.\u003cbr\u003eIsta 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acrylic self-floating inlet can adjust itself according to the water level.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures suction cups for easy installation. Suitable for external filters with 16mm hose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffective removal of dirt, scum \u0026amp; protein\u003cbr\u003eImproves surface gas exchange\u003cbr\u003eEnhance appearance of aquarium\u003cbr\u003eUseful for heavily stocked aquariums\u003cbr\u003eSuction cups allow for easy installation\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with 16mm hose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e🔹 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tg0eje\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eSurface film removal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eEffectively removes oil, protein layer, and debris from the water surface \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ft48ms\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eImproves oxygen exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eBy cleaning the surface, it allows better gas exchange (oxygen in, harmful gases out) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7m31mv\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eSelf-floating inlet head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eThe acrylic top automatically adjusts to the water level, ensuring constant skimming \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hxeorb\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eAdjustable flow control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eYou can regulate how much water is drawn from the surface vs. bottom \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7p491z\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eHigh-quality glass body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eTransparent glass design blends into aquascapes for a clean, professional look \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2vrqd\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eDual intake system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n0idjh\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eTop: skims surface film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3gc0h1\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eBottom: pulls deeper water into the filter \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14e1wm1\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e📏 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15eufj8\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eHose compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\/22 mm (for canister filters) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a3q0cn\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass + acrylic float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ogz8mr\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suction cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e8x1zo\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30 cm (varies slightly by model) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lh8f36\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e🌿 Benefits in Aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5kyuv\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eKeeps water surface \u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eclear and shiny\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bu6t1\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eImproves \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003elight penetration\u003c\/strong\u003e for plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ic7pgs\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003ePrevents \u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003ebiofilm buildup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqyh2i\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eEnhances \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eCO₂ efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e in planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"apraxc\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eaquascaping tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xaxfb7\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e⚠️ Things to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lcwqhl\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eRequires a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003ecanister filter\u003c\/strong\u003e (not for internal filters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yh6t71\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eGlass is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003efragile\u003c\/strong\u003e → handle carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v5bokg\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eNeeds regular cleaning to avoid clogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xfex0p\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eBest performance with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003emoderate to strong flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"decb5a\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e👍 Best 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