{"product_id":"aquapro-glass-lily-pipe-set-with-surface-skimmer","title":"Aquapro Glass Lily Pipe Set with Surface Skimmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost planted tanks end up with two things at the surface you'd rather not see: a dull, oily film that dims your light and slows gas exchange, and a pair of chunky filter pipes spoiling the view. This set deals with both. You get a clear glass lily outlet and a glass inlet with a surface skimmer built in, so your canister filter cleans the surface while it filters and the pipework all but disappears against the scape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inlet does the skimming. A slotted crown sits at the waterline and draws the top layer of water, along with the film, scum and floating bits, straight into your filter. Further down the tube a second slotted strainer keeps water feeding the filter if the level drops between top-ups, and stops leaves, shrimp and small fish from being pulled in. There's no motor, no power lead and no separate skimmer taking up space in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outlet's flared lily bell spreads the return into a wide, gentle current instead of a hard jet. CO₂ and nutrients are carried evenly around the tank, the surface keeps moving so oxygen exchange stays up, and your fish and stem plants aren't getting blasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pipes are borosilicate glass, hold in place with the four included suction cups and push straight onto your filter hose. Pick the size that matches your tubing, 12\/16 mm or 16\/22 mm, and keep them clear with a flexible pipe brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClears surface film automatically, with no extra equipment in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, even flow for better CO₂ and nutrient distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual intake keeps your filter fed if the water level drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted strainer keeps shrimp, fry and debris out of the filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear glass keeps the focus on your aquascape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang the inlet over the rim and set your water level so the surface sits within the slots of the skimmer crown. Too low and it can't reach the film; too high and it just draws water like a standard intake. Top up as the tank evaporates and it will keep skimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your hose size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12\/16 mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e16\/22 mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits filter hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\/22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass tube diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlet height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlet U-bend span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet U-bend span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLily bell diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U-bend span is the widest rim, lid edge or brace each pipe will hang over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × glass inlet with surface skimmer (size as selected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × glass lily outlet (size as selected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × suction cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e glass lily pipes are fragile. Check yours over when it arrives, and go gently when fitting or cleaning it. Treated with reasonable care it'll last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapro","offers":[{"title":"12\/16mm","offer_id":67835631763698,"sku":"30411-12","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16\/22mm","offer_id":67835631796466,"sku":"30411-16","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/9193\/2914\/files\/aquapro-glass-lily-pipe-set-with-surface-skimmer.jpg?v=1792658234","url":"https:\/\/aquascapeshop.com\/zh\/products\/aquapro-glass-lily-pipe-set-with-surface-skimmer","provider":"The Aquascape Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}