JBL TopClean II /Surface cleaner
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Description
Removes coatings and foreign particles from the water surface: accessory for external filter – skimmer for aquariums 60 – 600 litres (from 35 cm height upwards).
Place skimmer in the aquarium, connect to suction hose of the external filter (replaces existing suction pipe), regulate surface water/deep water suction with adjustment spindle.
Universal: for hoses of 9/12 to 16/22 mm diameter. Infinitely adjustable suction capacity: surface water and deep water suction. Semi-circular shape for corner attachment.
2nd generation: optimised floating body – more buoyancy and adaption to the water level, stronger comb, removable adjustment spindle.
Package contents: surface skimmer Top Clean II.
Product Information
| Removes scum formations: | Infrequent water changes and overfeeding can cause a biofilm (scum) to form on the water surface of the aquarium., This is because the surface water is not drawn into the filter circulation by the normal suction pipe of the external filter., The scum formation is a whitish “skin” comprised of bacteria and fungi. It hinders the oxygen enrichment of the water. |
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| Siphen off surface water and water from deeper levels: | The JBL Surface skimmer effectively removes scum formations or prevents them from forming., With its deep water intake the skimmer can be used to replace the conventional suction pipe., The skimmer comb automatically adapts to a changing water surface (as when water evaporates). |
| Easy to install: | Connect the JBL Surface skimmer instead of the conventional suction pipe to the external filter., Attach the suction chamber with suction cups to the rear corner of your aquarium., Using the regulating pin select the surface water suction/ deep water suction ratio. |
| Elegant design: | The adjustment spindle can be removed from the device. The JBL Surface skimmer has a stylish semi-circular shape and is suitable for hoses with 9/12 to 16/22 mm diameter. |
Faq
Can you install the TopClean with a filter with more than a nominal capacity of 1500 litres per hour?
> Yes, this is quite possible. Please note that when using filters with more than a nominal capacity of 1500 litres per hour (which is approx. 800 l in practical operation) the water suction needs to be drawn into the upper and lower area (approx. 1:3). A suction into the upper part alone would lead to a sucking in of air and the raising of the floating body.
Clearing surface film with the JBL TopClean II skimmer in SG
That dull, oily-looking film on the water surface is a common complaint in Singapore tanks, and it is more than cosmetic: the biofilm slows oxygen exchange and dulls the look of an otherwise pristine scape. This surface skimmer connects to your external filter’s intake and draws that top layer into the filter circulation, where it gets stripped out. The floating comb rides the surface and keeps skimming even as water evaporates in our warm flats.
It is built for aquariums from roughly 60 to 600 litres, which covers most planted display tanks we set up, and the adjustable spindle lets you balance surface suction against deep-water intake. We find it pairs naturally with CO2-injected scapes, where a bit of surface clearing improves oxygen at night without driving off all your CO2 by day. The corner-friendly semi-circular shape tucks away neatly behind hardscape.
It sits in our filtration & equipment range. To understand what causes that film, see our surface film causes and solutions and removal guide, and our surface skimmer roundup compares the options.
