

Twisted Skimmer
True Power Skimming
Processes 200% - 300% more water / waste per hour than all needle wheel protein skimmers of comparable size.
Bashsea's Twisted Skimmer is the most powerful, stable, and efficient protein skimmer on earth.
Full body reaction chamber
Our extra large reaction chamber greatly increases dwell time.
This results in optimum nutrient removal.
Efficient Injection and Mixing
Bashsea's patent pending injection and mixing system offers distinct advantages and abilities:
- Provides the ability to inject ozone
- Forces air and water through a pre-determined path
- Delivers 100% air and water mixing efficiency
The Bashsea Bubble Plate
Reduced turbulence increases efficiency during dwell time.
Easy Maintenance Collection Cup
Simple removal
Quick 1/4 turn key hole cup removal & 100% air tight true O-ring seal
Connect Waste Collector
John Guest stem fitting for a simple attachment to our Waste Collector
Complete Water Control
The included gate valve allows for complete, precise, and stable water level control.
In Use Advantages
Additional Features










Dimensions
Length x Width x Height
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Product Dimensions |
12.2" x 7.25" x 24"
( 30.99cm x 18.42cm x 60.96cm )
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Packaging Dimensions |
16" x 12" x 29"
( 40.64cm x 30.48cm x 73.66cm )
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Weight
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|
Product Weight |
15 lb
( 6.8 kg )
|
Packaging Weight |
18 lb
( 8.16 kg )
|
Properties
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|
Base Dimensions (L x W) |
7.25" x 12.25"
( 18.42cm x 31.12cm )
|
Chamber Diameter |
6"
( 15.24cm )
|
Water Input Diameter |
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
Clean Water Return Diameter |
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
Collection Cup Drain Diameter |
.375"
( 0.95cm )
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Recommended Aquarium Setup
NOTE: Bio load can affect recommendations
|
|
Flow Rate Min |
600 gal / hr
( 2271.25 L / hr )
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Flow Rate Max |
1000 gal / hr
( 3785.41 L / hr )
|
Aquarium Min Volume |
90 gal
( 340.69 L )
|
Aquarium Max Volume |
150 gal
( 567.81 L )
|
Water Pump | Sicce 4.0, Sicce 5.0 ( or equivalent ) |










Dimensions
Length x Width x Height
|
|
---|---|
Product Dimensions |
12.25" x 7.25" x 30"
( 31.12cm x 18.42cm x 76.2cm )
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Packaging Dimensions |
16" x 12" x 35"
( 40.64cm x 30.48cm x 88.9cm )
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Weight
|
|
Product Weight |
16 lb
( 7.26 kg )
|
Packaging Weight |
19 lb
( 8.62 kg )
|
Properties
|
|
Base Dimensions (L x W) |
7.25" x 12.25"
( 18.42cm x 31.12cm )
|
Chamber Diameter |
6"
( 15.24cm )
|
Water Input Diameter |
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
Clean Water Return Diameter |
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
Collection Cup Drain Diameter |
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
Recommended Aquarium Setup
NOTE: Bio load can affect recommendations
|
|
Flow Rate Min |
750 gal / hr
( 2839.06 L / hr )
|
Flow Rate Max |
1200 gal / hr
( 4542.49 L / hr )
|
Aquarium Min Volume |
150 gal
( 567.81 L )
|
Aquarium Max Volume |
250 gal
( 946.35 L )
|
Water Pump | Sicce 5.0, Sicce 5.5 ( or equivalent ) |










Dimensions
Length x Width x Height
|
|
---|---|
Product Dimensions |
14.25" x 9" x 24"
( 36.2cm x 22.86cm x 60.96cm )
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Packaging Dimensions |
18" x 14" x 29"
( 45.72cm x 35.56cm x 73.66cm )
|
Weight
|
|
Product Weight |
20 lb
( 9.07 kg )
|
Packaging Weight |
23 lb
( 10.43 kg )
|
Properties
|
|
Base Dimensions (L x W) |
9" x 14.25"
( 22.86cm x 36.2cm )
|
Chamber Diameter |
8"
( 20.32cm )
|
Water Input Diameter |
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
Clean Water Return Diameter |
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
Collection Cup Drain Diameter |
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
Recommended Aquarium Setup
NOTE: Bio load can affect recommendations
|
|
Flow Rate Min |
1200 gal / hr
( 4542.49 L / hr )
|
Flow Rate Max |
1800 gal / hr
( 6813.74 L / hr )
|
Aquarium Min Volume |
250 gal
( 946.35 L )
|
Aquarium Max Volume |
350 gal
( 1324.89 L )
|
Water Pump | Sicce 7.0 ( or equivalent ) |










Dimensions
Length x Width x Height
|
|
---|---|
Product Dimensions |
14.25" x 9" x 30"
( 36.2cm x 22.86cm x 76.2cm )
|
Packaging Dimensions |
18" x 14" x 35"
( 45.72cm x 35.56cm x 88.9cm )
|
Weight
|
|
Product Weight |
21 lb
( 9.53 kg )
|
Packaging Weight |
24 lb
( 10.89 kg )
|
Properties
|
|
Base Dimensions (L x W) |
9" x 14.25"
( 22.86cm x 36.2cm )
|
Chamber Diameter |
8"
( 20.32cm )
|
Water Input Diameter |
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
Clean Water Return Diameter |
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
Collection Cup Drain Diameter |
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
Recommended Aquarium Setup
NOTE: Bio load can affect recommendations
|
|
Flow Rate Min |
1800 gal / hr
( 6813.74 L / hr )
|
Flow Rate Max |
2600 gal / hr
( 9842.07 L / hr )
|
Aquarium Min Volume |
350 gal
( 1324.89 L )
|
Aquarium Max Volume |
500 gal
( 1892.71 L )
|
Water Pump | Sicce 9.0 ( or equivalent ) |
Twisted Skimmer | 6-24 | 6-30 | 8-24 | 8-30 |
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Dimensions
Length x Width x Height
|
||||
Product Dimensions |
12.2" x 7.25" x 24"
( 30.99cm x 18.42cm x 60.96cm )
|
12.25" x 7.25" x 30"
( 31.12cm x 18.42cm x 76.2cm )
|
14.25" x 9" x 24"
( 36.2cm x 22.86cm x 60.96cm )
|
14.25" x 9" x 30"
( 36.2cm x 22.86cm x 76.2cm )
|
Packaging Dimensions |
16" x 12" x 29"
( 40.64cm x 30.48cm x 73.66cm )
|
16" x 12" x 35"
( 40.64cm x 30.48cm x 88.9cm )
|
18" x 14" x 29"
( 45.72cm x 35.56cm x 73.66cm )
|
18" x 14" x 35"
( 45.72cm x 35.56cm x 88.9cm )
|
Weight
|
||||
Product Weight |
15 lb
( 6.8 kg )
|
16 lb
( 7.26 kg )
|
20 lb
( 9.07 kg )
|
21 lb
( 9.53 kg )
|
Packaging Weight |
18 lb
( 8.16 kg )
|
19 lb
( 8.62 kg )
|
23 lb
( 10.43 kg )
|
24 lb
( 10.89 kg )
|
Properties
|
||||
Base Dimensions (L x W) |
7.25" x 12.25"
( 18.42cm x 31.12cm )
|
7.25" x 12.25"
( 18.42cm x 31.12cm )
|
9" x 14.25"
( 22.86cm x 36.2cm )
|
9" x 14.25"
( 22.86cm x 36.2cm )
|
Chamber Diameter |
6"
( 15.24cm )
|
6"
( 15.24cm )
|
8"
( 20.32cm )
|
8"
( 20.32cm )
|
Water Input Diameter |
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
1.5"
( 3.81cm )
|
Clean Water Return Diameter |
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
1"
( 2.54cm )
|
Collection Cup Drain Diameter |
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
.375"
( 0.95cm )
|
Recommended Aquarium Setup
NOTE: Bio load can affect recommendations
|
||||
Flow Rate Min |
600 gal / hr
( 2271.25 L / hr )
|
750 gal / hr
( 2839.06 L / hr )
|
1200 gal / hr
( 4542.49 L / hr )
|
1800 gal / hr
( 6813.74 L / hr )
|
Flow Rate Max |
1000 gal / hr
( 3785.41 L / hr )
|
1200 gal / hr
( 4542.49 L / hr )
|
1800 gal / hr
( 6813.74 L / hr )
|
2600 gal / hr
( 9842.07 L / hr )
|
Aquarium Min Volume |
90 gal
( 340.69 L )
|
150 gal
( 567.81 L )
|
250 gal
( 946.35 L )
|
350 gal
( 1324.89 L )
|
Aquarium Max Volume |
150 gal
( 567.81 L )
|
250 gal
( 946.35 L )
|
350 gal
( 1324.89 L )
|
500 gal
( 1892.71 L )
|
Water Pump | Sicce 4.0, Sicce 5.0 ( or equivalent ) | Sicce 5.0, Sicce 5.5 ( or equivalent ) | Sicce 7.0 ( or equivalent ) | Sicce 9.0 ( or equivalent ) |