IceCap V1 Reef Sump 30 Lid 1
SKU: IP-RS30-L1
- Direct OEM RS-30 Fit: Factory-original replacement cover plate engineered specifically for the primary intake compartment of the IceCap Reef Sump 30.
- Muffles Drain Noise & Splashing: Fully encloses the high-flow drop-in filter sock area to significantly dampen cascading drain turbulence, bubbles, and gurgling.
- Blocks Salt Spray & Creep: Traps fine mist within the filtration chamber, protecting cabinet walls, hinges, and electronic controllers from salt corrosion.
- Reduces System Evaporation: Retains moisture within the mechanical stage to minimize top-off consumption and preserve stable aquarium salinity.
- Drop-In Recessed Seating: Seats securely along the top rim ledges for fast, tool-free removal during regular filter sock replacement.
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IceCap Reef Sump 30 Replacement Lid 1
Maintaining quiet plumbing and a clean stand interior begins right where high-velocity water discharges into the sump. The IceCap Reef Sump 30 Lid 1 (SKU: IP-RS30-L1) is the official OEM replacement acrylic cover plate engineered specifically for the IceCap Reef Sump 30 (RS-30).
When drain lines empty into the mechanical filtration section of the RS-30, plunging water creates turbulence, splashing, and fine airborne salt mist. Left uncovered, this mist causes heavy salt creep that corrodes stand hardware and risks damaging sensitive electronic controllers. Lid 1 rests securely in the recessed ledge over the drain drop and dual filter sock chamber. It directs rising condensation back into the sump while substantially muffling turbulent drain rushing. Over time, original acrylic lids can crack if accidentally dropped onto hard floors during sock changes, or scratch and haze from dried salt buildup. Installing an authentic IP-RS30-L1 restores clean aesthetics and reliable moisture containment.
Ideal Replacement Scenario
If your original Reef Sump 30 Lid 1 is missing, cracked, warped from ambient heat, or heavily clouded by scratching, installing the authentic IP-RS30-L1 returns your sump to factory-quiet, leak-free operation.
(Note: Package includes (1) IceCap Reef Sump 30 Replacement Lid 1 cover plate).
What’s Included:
(1) IceCap Reef Sump 30 Replacement Lid 1 (IP-RS30-L1)
Technical Specs:
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: IP-RS30-L1
Material: Precision Laser-Cut Cast Acrylic
Color: Clear / Smoke Accent with Polished Edges
Placement: Primary Drain Intake & Filter Sock Prefilter Chamber
Primary Compatibility: IceCap Reef Sump 30 (IC-RS-30; 30" x 14.3" x 16")
Installation & Replacement Guidelines:
Lift away any remnants of the damaged or broken lid from the sump rim.
Wipe the recessed perimeter ledge of the RS-30 intake section with a damp microfiber cloth to remove salt creep and debris.
Rinse the replacement IP-RS30-L1 cover plate with fresh RO/DI water to clear packing dust.
Set the lid squarely into the recessed seating rim above the intake socks, verifying it sits completely flat.
Check that all overflow drain plumbing pipes and probe lines align with factory cutouts without binding.
Pro Tips:
- Prevent Acrylic Scratches During Sock Swaps. Set aside a clean microfiber mat or folded towel outside the sump stand to place your lid on whenever performing filter sock maintenance. Laying the acrylic plate directly on rough cabinet wood or concrete can quickly scratch its polished surface.
- Dissolve Hardened Salt with Warm RO Water. If salt creep cakes onto the underside of the lid, never scrape it with sharp scrapers or stiff bristles. Instead, rinse the lid under warm running water or soak it briefly in diluted citric acid to dissolve the salt crystals effortlessly without hazing the acrylic.