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product_id: 46158657
title: "TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer"
brand: "cad lights"
price: "$131"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 1
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/46158657-tia-1150-conic-protein-skimmer
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# High volume air draw impellers 5dB ultra-quiet operation Seamless thick acrylic body TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer

**Brand:** cad lights
**Price:** $131
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Elevate your reef game with silent, seamless, and super-efficient protein skimming!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer by cad lights
- **How much does it cost?** $131 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/46158657-tia-1150-conic-protein-skimmer)

## Best For

- cad lights enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cad lights brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Adjustable Air Intake:** 360° rotatable, removable air silencer allows customizable airflow and easy ozone integration for optimized skimming.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Quick disassembly with only 4 thumbscrews makes cleaning and upkeep a breeze—stay reef-ready with minimal downtime.
- • **Durable Seamless Design:** Mold-casted, extra-thick acrylic body ensures long-lasting, joint-free strength and sleek aesthetics.
- • **Precision Bubble Control:** Laser-cut bubble plate and TIA Air injection system deliver ultra-fine bubbles for maximum protein removal efficiency.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Operates at just 5 decibels above ambient sound—peaceful aquarium vibes guaranteed.

## Overview

The TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer features a solid, seamless mold-casted acrylic body with extra-thick construction for durability. It operates nearly silently at 5 decibels above ambient noise, powered by high-quality pumps and flexi-plastic pin-wheel impellers designed for high volume air draw. Its advanced bubble control system, including a laser-cut bubble plate and TIA Air injection, produces ultra-fine bubbles for superior protein removal. The skimmer is fully assembled, easy to maintain with quick disassembly, and includes a 360° adjustable, removable air intake silencer for customizable performance.

## Description

The Newly released CAD Lights 2013 Conic protein skimmers has many features that reef hobbyists of all types desire: high quality materials and components, professional craftsmanship, energy efficiency, aggressive performance, perfect sized bubbles, air draw, silent operation, durability etc.. These were all major factors during our designing of all 3 sizes of CAD Lights` Conic skimmers. These skimmer bodies are liquid-mold-casted Acrylic into solid seamless tubes that are incredibly durable. Comes already fully assembled so it is ready to use the moment you receive it! New 2013 upgrades and features include: Air Intake/Silencer is fully adjustable by 360 degree turns for easy access, extra clearance allowing unrestricted air intake and even ozone inlet. Air intake is also completely removable for easy cleaning and changing if needed. Lock-tite pressure control system features fully sealed drain pipe for consistent pressure control that stabilizes fluctuations within the reaction chamber. While Air draw is crucial to performance, the other main component is Bubble size and quality. CAD Lights` TIA Air injection systems produce super fine and very high quality bubbles for the high efficiency in attachment to DOCs. Features: Extra insulated to feature silent operations, only 5 Decibels over audible sound. High quality water pumps for long lasting high performance, minimal vibrations and silent operation. Flexi-Plastic injection molded pin-wheel impellers for extended life and designed for high volume air draw. Mold-Casted Acrylic body, Solid seamless with no joints. Extra thick Acrylic construction. Attractive Semi-gloss Porcelain color Acrylic. Newest built-in micro-bubble trapping mechanisms virtually eliminates all the micro-bubbles in the exhaust. Laser cut bubble plate dramatically reduces turbulence and improves direction of foam production. Easily disassembles completely for simple maintenance and cleaning. Only 4 thumbscrews to remove for complete acc

## Features

- Extra insulated to feature silent operations, only 5 Decibels over audible sound
- High quality water pumps for long lasting high performance, minimal vibrations and silent operatio
- Flexi-Plastic injection molded pin-wheel impellers for extended life and designed for high volume ai
- Mold-Casted Acrylic body, Solid seamless with no joints. Extra thick Acrylic constructio
- Attractive Semi-gloss Porcelain color Acryli

## Images

![TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s88yTObXL.jpg)
![TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IQF6SJU7L.jpg)
![TIA-1150 Conic Protein Skimmer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hkvecU8PL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Buyer beware.
  

*by M***Q on Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014*

Bought it for my 150 gallon reef tank. While the casing and cup seems well built, the pump impeller broke about two weeks after I bought it. I managed to rig the impeller with super glue but it still breaks every few weeks. I contacted the manufacturer via email on its website and asked for a new impeller set. After asking me to provide my proof or purchase and product number, I haven't heard back. I will update the post if and when I hear back from them but I'm not holding my breath. I wouldn't recommend this skimmer because of this issue and the fact that setting the cup level consistently has also been problematic.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*