--- product_id: 5529121 title: "Lee's Protein Skimmer Counter Current, Large" brand: "lee's" price: "Β£9.27" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5529121-lees-protein-skimmer-counter-current-large store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # 23.13-inch height Two-way valves Preassembled design Lee's Protein Skimmer Counter Current, Large **Brand:** lee's **Price:** Β£9.27 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into clarity with Lee's Protein Skimmer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lee's Protein Skimmer Counter Current, Large by lee's - **How much does it cost?** Β£9.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5529121-lees-protein-skimmer-counter-current-large) ## Best For - lee's enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lee's brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ready to Go:** Preassembled for immediate useβ€”just hang and skim! - β€’ **Space-Saving Design:** Compact yet powerful, perfect for up to 90-gallon tanks. - β€’ **Durable Construction:** Built to last with high-quality materials for long-term reliability. - β€’ **Effortless Maintenance:** Say goodbye to complicated setups with our low-maintenance skimmer! - β€’ **Customizable Performance:** Easily adjustable for optimal efficiency tailored to your aquarium. ## Overview Lee's Protein Skimmer Counter Current is a high-performance filtration solution designed for aquarists with tanks up to 90 gallons. Featuring a 23.13-inch height, two-way plastic valves, and a preassembled, low-maintenance design, it ensures optimal water quality with minimal effort. ## Description Lee's counter current protein skimmers are ideal for use in saltwater fish and reef tanks. These protein skimmers help prevent toxic tank syndrome by removing proteins and other organics before they turn into harmful toxins to aquarium inhabitants. ## Features - Includes two-way plastic valves and hanger - Protein Skimmers come Preassembled and are low maintenance - Easily adjusted - Height: 23.13-inch capacity: up to 90-gallon ## Product Details - **Material:** Plastic - **Brand:** Lee's - **Style:** Large - **Item Weight:** 0.85 Pounds - **Is Dishwasher Safe:** No ## Images ![Lee's Protein Skimmer Counter Current, Large - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jeeLIGjSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars At this price point, it is the best I have ever used. Don't judge a book by its cover! *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019* I seldom go out of my way to write reviews for products I order on Amazon as I order so many, and honestly, most of the aquarium related items I purchase are either "everyone-knows-it" stuff or just...bad.I have recently set up a new Nano Reef in a Waterbox 20 Cube. The overflow chamber comes with a filter sock, but it was very annoying to clean out and replace so often because it was so small. I opted to toss the sock and wanted to instead pull nutrients with a nano skimmer (if I was able to find one that could fit and wasn't stupid expensive and/or terrible.)I have always been reluctant over the years to bother with nano skimmers at all, especially ones that use an airstone. More often than not, they don't fit or are total junk and a waste of time and money (looking at you, Coralife nano skimmer)I saw this and, if I am being honest, looked like more junk again. But there were way more reviews than normal for such a product of people saying it actually works. Looking at the prices for the various sizes, I figured that I could probably swing it just because I was curious. I purchased the small size.Out of the box, it looks like 110% crap. Flimsy, doesn't seem to hold together right, the latches and suction cups look really bulky and bad. I wound up tossing the cups and clasp just to make it fit (not the fault of the skimmer).This skimmer has two different air lines, which I had never seen before in a simple air stone skimmer. Thankfully I had an old airpump laying around with 2 outputs which I hooked up.After going through a somewhat vague instruction list, I got the thing up and running using the included airflow valves. It took about 15 minutes of finagling to get it just right, but that's not too bad in my opinion.So, if you read this far you might be like "he's done a lot of complaining. What's with the 5 stars?"Well, let me tell you why. THIS. THING. WORKS.And I don't mean that it just works and blows bubbles up the cup. I mean this thing works REALLY, REALLY well. Within the first hour of use it was pulling tons of gunk out of my little nano reef. (The first 3 pics with little water) I was blown away. I let the thing run for 2 weeks and it is CONSISTENTLY pulling crud out. It can be a little wet, but I know it is still being efficient since the skim eventually gets drier and drier and what water does collect is a horrid brown color with noticeable solids floating around.When I consider things for review, I consider the price point, the sophistication of said thing, and how effective it is at it's price point. And for what this thing is, it is the best. Without any exaggeration, this thing has been more effective, easy to use, and all-around better than some $150+ skimmers I have used using electric motors and such. Without a doubt this is THE best nano skimmer I have ever used in my days of reefing. After pulling the thing out of the box I was certain it was going to be in the tank for a day before being tossed into the garbage. 2 weeks later and this thing isn't going anywhere.EDIT: The small size was much smaller than I thought (my fault, never really bothered measuring since I wasnt expecting it to be any good). I think I will get a medium or large for even better efficiency. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars functional, but... *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2011* the build quality on this thing is atrocious. The main body falls apart if I grab it the wrong way and it even appears that whoever built it used a hacksaw to cut the pieces that make up this contraption, it's very shoddy craftsmanship.However, it does work as advertised. The foam column builds up well enough if you have it adjusted correctly, and it does indeed collect all the foamy crap it's supposed to. I don't know how it will do in the long run, but for the time being it doesn't appear to be a waste of money. If it works over time I'll be glad I got this instead of the usual 100$+ protein skimmers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat the value. *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016* So far I have had a good experience with this skimmer. You will read a lot of reviews on here saying how to adjust it, or that you need 2 pumps, etc. I am using a single pump, a JW fusion 500, it has 2 outlets and seems to be plenty of power to run this skimmer and it cost ~$15.00. My best results for adjusting have been to do the obvious, read the box! Close both valves completely, then you will adjust the line that is marked "adjust first" till the bubbles coming up the small tube are about 1/4"-1/2" apart, once that is done, slowly open up the second line, until the foam raises up about a 1/2" past the waterline. Once I followed these steps, it almost immediately started skimming, and now 4 days later, my tank seems to have reached an equilibrium and getting a darker colored dry foam. As others have mentioned, the plastic is VERY cheap, but not so cheap that it will crumble from normal use. I have not glued any pieces together, like some others have and I have had no problems (it still wouldn't hurt, I just did not). my only complaints are with the collection cup, the lid on mine was a tad warped and doesn't sit flush on the cup. It was nothing that a couple rubber bands and some redneck ingenuity couldn't fix though. The small hole on the lid is my other complaint, the foam comes through it and can be unsightly and overflow off of the cup. These are issues I can live with, while others may not be able to. Overall for literally a fraction of the cost of most skimmers, this one does the job, and seems to do it well. It may also be worth mentioning, my tank is a FOWLR setup, and I am more of an average joe, cheapskate. For the reef tank enthusiast, you may be after more, but then again, If your a reef tank nut and spend large amounts of money on corals and what not, you're probably not even considering reading any of these reviews. All in all, I recommend it for anyone who is on a budget and doesn't wipe their rear-end with $100 bills. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5529121-lees-protein-skimmer-counter-current-large](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5529121-lees-protein-skimmer-counter-current-large) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*