Solar Components Corp. products

Solar Components has been manufacturing 90% visual light-transmitting fiberglass tanks for over 30 years.  These tanks are made from our specialized material Sun-Lite. High Light transmission accelerates the growth of algae or other organisms. You can see through the sidewall to inspect the contents. These unique transparent tanks are ideal for algae cultivation, finfish grow out, hydroponics, biological waste-water treatment, and other general containment needs.

Our Trickle-Down Biofilter is ideal for de-gassing, oxygenating, or removing ammonia from your closed-loop recirculating system. Each of our Bio Towers comes complete with 1-1/2" outlet drain, bottom support grate, middle drip plate, top drip plate, and friction fit removable cover.

How Protein Skimming Works and Why You Should Use It For Your Aquatic Applications. Protein skimming is the term most commonly used by aquarium and aquaculture professionals to describe the removal of suspended and dissolved waste from fish tanks by means of air floatation. Protein skimming is a relatively simple process which relies on the physical and chemical properties of coagulation. A summary explanation describes organic molecules (surfactants) as polar at one end and non-polar at the other. The polar end is hydrophilic "or water loving" and attracted to water molecules.