SuperSized Beckett Protein Skimmers for Reef Tanks from 75-1000 Gallons













Standard features include:


These skimmers are custom designed for a greatly increased contact time. The Foaminator MAX 5200 has over 100 inches of air-water contact time for superior stripping of organics from the water. Many other skimmers attempt to get by with a contact length of less than 12". This design will pull out more organics per pass of water though than designs with short contact paths.

The Foaminator 4000 and 5000 utilize a single Beckett injector which allows them to use a smaller pump, yet due to the unique design the performance is outstanding. Both can be expanded with a second injector tube. The second tube will turn them into "Dual Beckett" systems and are optimized for larger systems or for the quickest response to organic load changes (for example if you overfeed your fish to keep them from chowing down on your corals).

The Beckett injector design creates a tremendous amount of foam by using an advanced venturi effect that is more powerful than any other venturi. This mixture of air and water is driven down the large diameter mixing tubes, though the unique baffles structure in the box and back up the main tube via a central 5" mixing chamber, which feeds a 4" deep-injection port topped with a dispersion plate. This tube is coaxially located within the main tube and extends up in to the main tube to force the air/water mixture deep in to the central column for an extremely long contact time. This gives a smoother transition, reduces disruptive turbulence and also greatly reduces the bubbles that the skimmer outputs though the gate valve. Note that "swirling" is neither necessary nor desired (See here).

The unique baffle system internal to the box virtually eliminates the disruptive "burping" of air that many competing skimmers have.

Easy Maintenance- Twist lock flanges can be removed with a simple 15 degree turn, and are at all key points on the skimmer- Collection cup lid, neck and injection chamber (3 total). Key holes, thumb screws and captive O-rings are used on joints that are not normally taken apart for cleaning. No removing the pump line just to clean the cup! The pump does not even need to be shut down. Simply open the gate valve a full turn (or turn off the air valve), then remove the twist lock for cleaning. Replace the top and re-set the gate valve as before and you are done.

Easy to adjust. The high quality gate valve along with the John Guest ball valves allow precise adjustment. Dialing it in for high performance is quick and easy. The optional flow meters give you instant feed back as well, letting you keep track over time of how the skimmer is performing. They also give you an instant check of the skimmer- Low air flow indicates maintenance is needed on the pump or the injectors.

Suitable for larger systems or commercial accounts. Excellent for "fish rooms" and multi-tank systems. The Dual Injector designs will react faster to large changes in bio load, but require more pumping power. An Iwaki 100 or Sequence 5000 series is ideal for the dual Becketts, and an Iwaki 55 or Sequence 4600 is great for the singles. If you are in the 1000+ gallon range, it may be best to use dual Iwaki 70's or 100s, or a large Sequence pump.

Foaminator MAX Features:




Notes:


Expansions/Options:


The water level inside the skimmer depends on the water flow though the unit, the water level at the exit point, and how wet you want the skimmate. For most internal or external installations, try to have the water level at the output the gate valve:


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Protein Skimmers
Foaminator MAX Protein Skimmers
Beckett Protein Skimmers for Reef Tanks from 50 to 500 Gallons












Our Foaminator line of skimmers is custom designed for systems with a capacity of 30-500 gallons. Of course you can run them on a smaller system too, especially if you plan to upgrade your tank in the future.

Easy Maintenance - An amazing all acrylic twist-lock system makes these skimmers unique in the world. Just grab the neck and twist it less than a quarter turn. The special ramps release their water-tight seal and the collection cup can be removed. Needs less than 1/2" clearance to remove. Extremely neat and easy. Nothing else comes close. Standard on all skimmers, no extra cost unions here. The Beckett chamber still has key holes and thumb screws to be certain it stays secure during cleaning and general tank maintenance. No removing the pump line just to clean the cup.

The full height injection tube reduces the head pressure that the pump sees for better foam production, and has more than double the contact time than the competition. More contact time equals better performance! Don't settle for a skimmer with 4" of contact distance.

The airflow flow meter is a great tool. At a glance you can tell how the skimmer is performing. It will read up to 45 SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet of air per Hour) with a Sequence Reeflo Marlin or an Iwaki MD100RLT pump. If you see the air flow rate change, you know you need to check the pump intake or possibly the Beckett for cleaning. Get instant feedback and precise, repeatable control!

Features:


Austin Oceans Beckett Air Flow Meter






























Foaminator Dimensions

Dimensions at the base (gate valve not included):

    * Foaminator 1000: 21" high x 7" x 10"
    * Foaminator 2000: 26" high x 7" x 10"
    * Foaminator 3000: 32" high x 7" x 10"

Maximum outside dimension is at the main flange, and is 8" x 11" (gate valve adds 4" more, plus another 1-2" for the water to exit the gate valve) so maximum space requirement is 8" x 17".

Requires a pump that can put out 700+ GPH such as a Sequence 3600, Little Giant 4MDSC, Iwaki 55 or Mag 12 or 18. Best performance is realized at around 800+ GPH, giving an air flow of 45+ SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet of air per Hour).

Breaks down quickly for cleaning. Normally the Beckett does not need to be cleaned, but the collection cup should be cleaned every few weeks for best performance.

See the Instructions page on the for setup tips.
Model
Dimensions
Tank Size*
Price

4000
36"x13"x10"
75-500
$799
4200
36"x13"x10"
75-750
$929
5000
48"x13"x10"
90-900
$929
5200
48"x13"x10"
100-1000
$1099
* Size of tank depends greatly on bioload and the requirements of your tank inhabitants for water quality. These are conservative estimates.
Model
Dimensions
Tank Size*
Price

1000
21"x7"x10"
50-200
$449
2000
26"x7"x10"
50-300
$489
3000
32"x7"x10"
75-400
$549
* Size of tank depends greatly on bioload and the requirements of your tank inhabitants for water quality. These are conservative estimates.
Model 7200, 8200, & 9200
As you have probably seen already in a sidebar, we've been running these skimmers at close to 200 SCFH or about 5400 LPH. For comparison, take a look at the competition's protein skimmers in this same performance range below. Our Foaminator Ultra protein skimmers outperform the top level skimmers from the high end competition. We have started limited release of the Models 7200, 8200, and 9200. Compare the Foaminator Ultra against the top end competition and you'll see that we offer the best performance and price/performance you can find today.
























Standard features include:


This is the big boy - currently the largest production skimmer we make. It consists of dual Beckett heads, dual 30" x 2.5" mixing towers, a 5" coaxial internal column, and a big 8" main column. The box is made out of 3/8" bronze cast acrylic, and has a highly efficient internal baffle pattern for the best foam injection. If you have an extra large reef system, this is the skimmer for you.

The Beckett injector design creates a tremendous amount of foam by using an advanced venturi affect. This mixture of air and water is driven down the mixing tubes, though the baffles in the box, and back up the main tube via a central 5" injection tube. This tube is coaxially located within the main tube and extends up 12" in to the main tube to force the air/water mixture deep in to the central column for an extremely long contact time. This gives a smoother transition, reducing disruptive turbulence, and also greatly reduces the bubbles that the skimmer outputs though the gate valve.

The unique baffle system internal to the box virtually eliminates the disruptive "burping" of air that many competing designs have.

The patented Beckett injector design creates a tremendous amount of foam by using an advanced venturi effect that is more powerful than any other venturi. This mixture of air and water is driven down the mixing tubes, though the unique baffles structure in the box and back up the main tube via a central 5" mixing chamber, which feeds a 4" deep-injection port topped with a dispersion plate. This tube is coaxially located within the main tube and extends up in to the main tube to force the air/water mixture deep in to the central column for an extremely long contact time. This gives a smoother transition, reduces disruptive turbulence and also greatly reduces the bubbles that the skimmer outputs though the gate valve. Note that "swirling" is neither necessary nor desired (See here).

This skimmer comes standard with "Banjo" quick disconnects on the input lines, as shown below.

The unique baffle system internal to the box virtually eliminates the disruptive "burping" of air that many competing skimmers have.

Easy Maintenance- Twist lock flanges can be removed with a simple 15 degree turn, and are at all key points on the skimmer- Collection cup lid, neck, injection chamber and injection base (4 total). Key holes, thumb screws and captive O-rings are used on joints that are not normally taken apart for cleaning. No removing the pump line just to clean the cup! The pump does not even need to be shut down. Simply open the gate valve a full turn (or turn off the air valve), then remove the twist lock for cleaning. Replace the top and re-set the gate valve as before and you are done.

Easy to adjust. The high quality gate valve along with the John Guest ball valves allow precise adjustment. Dialing it in for high performance is quick and easy. The optional flow meters give you instant feed back as well, letting you keep track over time of how the skimmer is performing. They also give you an instant check of the skimmer- Low air flow indicates maintenance is needed on the pump or the injectors.

Suitable for very large systems or commercial accounts. Excellent for "fish rooms" and multi-tank systems. The Dual Injector designs will react faster to large changes in bio load, but require more pumping power. See the "Pump Notes" section below for pump recommendations.

Features:


Dimensions:



Pump Notes:


Expansions:


Model
Dimensions
Tank Size*
Price

7200
38"x14"x12"
100-1100
$TBA

8200
50"x14"x12"
175-1500
$TBA

9200
62"x14"x12"
250-2000
$TBA

* Size of tank depends greatly on bioload and the requirements of your tank inhabitants for water quality. These are conservative estimates.
 
 
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Air Flow Meter is now STANDARD on all Foaminator Skimmers!
Yes, this Beckett is running at 45 SCFH!
FlowMeter Standard on Every Beckett Injector
The names have changed but these are the same skimmers that used to be available from Barr Aquatic Systems. Working with Barr we have upgraded some of the designs and made a few options standard, such as banjo connectors and air flow meters. You can get the same performance, quality, and designs that Barr is famous for and you can get it quickly in most cases.
The same BAS skimmers are now available from Austin Oceans.
Our most popular skimmer
 
This is skimmate output (more than a foot!) from a Foaminator MAX 5200 that replaced a 4 foot tall Euro-Reef skimmer - collected in less than 6 hours!
Update
We are shipping limited quantities of the Foaminator Ultra. We have been customizing them for every shipment so far. Email us if you are interested and we can quote you a price depending on options.
Small air bubbles and the amount of contact they have with the water being skimmed is the true measure of a protein skimmer's performance. Every single bubble that passes through the Foaminator MAX 5000 or 5200 has more that 100" of contact time to extract the maximum organics and keep your reef water crystal clear. If you are considering any other skimmer ask the vendor if they will guarantee that every bubble has more than 100" of contact time (not just some of the bubbles - every single one!). You will not find another protein skimmer in this price range that can make this guarantee.

Foaminator MAX 5000 and 5200 Guarantee
Compare our Foaminator MAX Guarantee against any other protein skimmer
 
 
Foaminator MAX 5200
Foaminator 2000
John Guest precision ball valve for easy air flow control and quick airline connections
Schedule 80 Threaded Gate Valve - on all Austin Oceans skimmers
Schedule 80 Fittings
All tubing is 100% cell cast acrylic manufactured in the US
Sneak Preview
Here is an air flow meter on a single Beckett on the new 8200 skimmer. As you can see, we are running almost 100 SCFH and for two Becketts that's about 190 SCFH. This is going to be an ultra performing protein skimmer!

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Foaminator MAX 5200
Foaminator MAX 5200
Foaminator Ultra Protein Skimmers
Competitor
Model
Air Throughput (LPH)
Footprint
Height
Input
Output
Price
Euro-Reef
RC-1000
3600
25"x25"
48"
1.0"
1.5"
$3,175
Deltec
AP1006
4500
27"x27"
43.5"
1.0
1.5"
$7,300
BubbleKing
Deluxe 650 Ext

28"x33.4
33.5"


$8,000+
Austin Oceans
Foaminator Ultra 8200
2700-5400 LPH
14"x12"
50"
2.0"
2.0"
<$2,000
Foaminator Ultra Models
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