Urchin Protein Skimmer

The Urchin is a compact sump skimmer that is designed on our popular Remora Hang-On. These skimmers share the same internal structure and are identical in terms of performance. The Urchin is designed to sit inside of a sump, and is powered by a Cobalt 1200. There aren't many skimmers with such a small footprint with this level of performance. Specs - 19" tall x 6" wide x 2-3/4" deep- 6" x 6" footprint (pump included)- Minimum vertical clearance is 23"- Water level exit height is 12-1/4"- Includes Maxi Jet 1200 pump- Rated for tanks up to 75 gallons- Includes nylon cleaning brush- Collection cup drain is optional- EPDM o-ring for collection cup adjustment Features The Urchin is built from translucent gray acrylic to inhibit the growth of algae and marine organisms. The skimmer can be ordered with a collection drain fitting (optional). The pump is attached to the skimmer via a section of flexible hose. The pump can be moved into any position you choose. The collection cup is removed from