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NEW

Sump Buddy 60 Series
Next Generation Downdraft Skimmer

Ultra Compact Design
Small in size, large in performance
Aquariums from 150 to 400 gallons
Performance similar to our ETSS 600 XR

New Downdraft II Technology
Performs like its turbocharged
Will outperform skimmers twice its size and price.


 

No Outlet Valve Needed
 Its build into our Sump Buddy 40 and 60 Model Skimmers

 


We set out to create a new skimmer that would be both small, easily fit into all sumps,
 including deep water level   refugium sumps and powerful enough to filter a 380 gallon tank

 


Sump Buddy 60 Series

 

Designed with a very small footprint of only 6.5 x 9.5" and no valve or stand pipe needed.
It has a base box height of 12" and will work submerged in up to 8" of water.

The Downdraft II tower design has been extensively modified to create the ultimate foaming action in the smallest possible space. No longer is it necessary to buy a 3-4 ft tall skimmer to get this kind of water cleaning action.

We adjusted the downdraft tower design to allow full skimming tower action all the way to its base. The bio-ball action has been changed in the tower and this design only uses three to six bio-balls to produce intensive foaming action. These changes to the downdraft action are known as Downdraft II design.

One of the biggest space robbers for in sump skimmer's is the water outlet control. Currently Skimmers use either a gate valves or stand pipes to adjust the internal water level in the skimmer. They can almost double the footprint of the unit in your sump, taking up valuable space or worse, not even fitting in.

Our answer was to create a new way of being able to adjust your skimmer. This is done with our exclusive Pat. Pending sliding gate for the outlet. Adding only 3/8" in width to the skimmer.
Adjustment is simple and precise, by loosening the friction screw and moving the sliding gate either up or down to adjust your foaming action and then tightening the set screw.

Do to its exceptional waste collecting ability we have included our all acrylic drainable cup that can drain into a remote container and is compatible with our Compact Auto Waste Container.

 



Size: 6.5 x 9.5 x 24"

External Pumps: Iwaki 40 RLT / Iwaki 55 RLT or equivalent
Tank Size: up to 400 gallons
It can process up to 700 gallons/hour

Will operate in a sumps water level up to 8"
Great for Refugiums

 

 
      
 
All Sump Buddy skimmers now come with a
clear back panel & Skimming Tower

 for easy and visible tuning of the
skimmer action for maximum performance.
Slip on cup for extra fast cleanings.
Can be used with our Auto shut-off  Waste Container




 

   only 61/2" width

Space saving, narrow side profile of the Sump Buddy 60
No outlet Valve or Pipe needed.
Great space savings in a crowded sump

 

 


Features: Small space footprint, deep water level,
external Iwaki 55RLT pump, all acrylic drainable cup

Shown is the Sump Buddy 60 in a 30" Refugium Sump

with accessory outlet and pump, Kent top off float switch,
bio-bale refugium media and external skimmer pump
ETSS
Downdraft™ Skimmers- *US Patent # 5,554,280

 
Clear Panel Sump Buddy 60
Note the proper Foaming in the riser & dense air water mix at the top of the base
Ultra Fine Bubbles produced by the Skimming Tower,.
So dense that the downdraft tower cannot be seen inside the base.