The HYDROS Skimmer Sensor serves a very specific and important role: it prevents your protein skimmer from overflowing onto the floor or back into your sump. HYDROS Skimmer Sensor Specs: Size: Diameter - 0.75” Sensor - 0.55” thick Magnet Mount - 0.25” thick Max Mounting Thickness: ¼” No Moving Parts Magnetic Attachment Purpose-built to be placed inside the collection cup of a protein skimmer. Attaches to any protein skimmer collection cup: you don’t need to purchase a new lid or modify your collection cup for it to work. For freshwater and saltwater aquariums The HYDROS Skimmer Sensor uses a GX12 aviation-style connector so the Control 2 and Control 4 maintain their IP65-rating (dust-tight and protected from water spray at any angle). Powered, monitored, and controlled by plugging into a Sense Port on the HYDROS Control 2 or Control 4. No additional power cord is required. Manufactured by AutoAqua, an official HYDROS Technology Partner.