Fauna Marin Skim Breeze Granules are a high-performance, dust-free air-purifying media designed specifically to be used in conjunction with your protein skimmer's air intake. In modern homes, elevated indoor carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) levels from breathing and poor ventilation frequently dissolve into aquarium water, driving down the $pH$ and stalling coral growth. Skim Breeze strips $CO_2$ and other airborne pollutants (such as cigarette smoke) from the air before it is injected into your skimmer. This non-invasive air treatment rapidly elevates and stabilizes the aquarium’s $pH$ value, significantly boosting coral calcification while systematically suppressing nuisance algae.
Skim Breeze utilizes a specialized, moisture-retaining mineral formula to achieve long-lasting atmospheric filtration.
Aggressive CO2 Scavenging: Maximizes $pH$ levels by intercepting gaseous CO_2 before it can interact with your tank water and turn into carbonic acid.
Integrated Color Indicator: Features a built-in saturation indicator that transitions from bright white to dark violet as the media becomes exhausted, giving you clear visual cues for maintenance.
Dust-Free Zeolite Blend: Formulated with a specific blend of calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and zeolites to prevent the media from drying out or disintegrating into fine powder.
Suppresses Invasive Algae: Maintaining a stable, elevated $pH$ (between 8.2 and 8.4) creates an environmental barrier that naturally suppresses the growth of film and hair algae.
Accelerated Coral Calcification: By optimizing the ambient chemistry, corals spend less energy fighting acidic water and more energy utilizing calcium and carbonates to construct skeletons.
| Parameter | Specification / Protocol |
| Primary Ingredients | Calcium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Zeolites |
| Recommended Ratio | 1000 ml of media per 500 Liters (132 US gal) of tank volume |
| Average Lifespan | 4 to 6 weeks (highly dependent on ambient indoor $CO_2$) |
| Exhaustion State | Turns completely deep violet/purple |
| Disposal Method | Saturated media is safe to discard with standard household waste |
⚠️ CRITICAL HANDLING NOTE: Never allow the granules or the reactor housing to come into direct contact with water. Do not rinse the media. Always handle using protective gloves to avoid severe skin irritation.
Why did my Calcium and Alkalinity drop after I started using Skim Breeze?
This is actually a sign of success. When Skim Breeze stabilizes your $pH$ at a higher level, it drastically increases the calcification and growth rate of your corals. Because they are growing faster, they will consume Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium much quicker. You must monitor your parameters and adjust your dosing pump accordingly.
My media turned violet, but after sitting overnight it turned white again. Is it still active?
No. This is a common chemical property of the active media. A re-coloring or "fading" back to white after a period of rest does not mean the media has regenerated. Once the granules have turned completely purple during operation, they are chemically exhausted and must be replaced.
Can I run this media passively in my sump area?
No. Skim Breeze functions strictly as an air filter. It must be placed in a dry, dedicated air reactor (like the Skim Breeze Reactor) that is connected directly to the air inlet silencer of your protein skimmer.
Does it emit any harmful dust into my skimmer?
Thanks to the inclusion of specialized zeolites, the granules retain a safe level of internal moisture that completely binds the dust, ensuring that no harmful particles are drawn into your skimmer pump or aquarium water.
Fauna Marin Skim Breeze Reactor (1L / 2.5L / 5L): The ideal, dry air-filter housing designed to route intake air perfectly through your granules.
Fauna Marin Carb L: High-purity activated carbon to strip organic yellowing compounds from the water column while Skim Breeze purifies the air.
Fauna Marin AquaHome Test Kit CaMg: Keep up with the accelerated coral growth rates by tracking your major macro-elements with laboratory precision.
