Description
Rated for Aquariums up to 600 Gallons Footprint: 18.7″ x 15″ | Body Diameter: 10″ | Height: 27″Pump: Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster 5000- Requires a 800-1100GPH Feed Pump to Operate High-Performance Protein Skimmer The Super Reef Octopus 5000ext is a recirculating protein skimmer that offers the very best in performance up to a 600-gallon aquarium. All the essential skimmer features can be found on this SRO-5000ext model including:- Bubble Diffusing Chamber and Hybrid Cone Body that naturally reduces and stabilizes the foam production; This means less turbulence in the neck area and more contact time for organics to rise and collect- Oversized Air Silencer for quiet operation and airline mount- Large Collection Cup with flow directional guide, drain and unit venting- Precision Control with the easy to turn output flow valve- Powerful Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster HY-5000s pinwheel pump offers super efficiency, reliability, and the very best in performance.The Bubble Blaster is designed to enhance filtration by employing the innovative pinwheel impeller which delivers more bubbles in greater volume with low energy consumption and heat emission. Bioload Handling The bioload of an aquarium refers to its ability to process waste in proportion to tank volume. Protein skimmers work best when properly matched with the bioload of the system. (EXCLUDING SUMP) Heavy Medium Light 300 gallons 500 gallons 600 gallons SRO 5000ext Features Recirculating Design for Enhanced Control & Performance Reef Octopus High-Performance Bubble Blaster 3000 Recirculation Pump Max injection Venturi Air Injection System Refined Hybrid (half cone) Skimmer Body for Greater Foamate Stabilization & Collection Over-Sized Collection Cup with Drain Bubble Dispersant Plate Precision Water Level Control Output Valve Low Heat Air Silencer Solid Acrylic Construction Technical Specs Body Size: 10inFootprint: 18.7in x 15inNeck Size: 6inTotal Height: 27inOutput Size: 50mm/1.5in PVCOutput Height: 8.85inInlet Size: 1inMax Feed Rate: 1200GPH Note: Requires Feed pumpRecommended feed rate of 1.5-2x system volume. Suggested 800-1100gph Pump Information Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster HY-5000s Pinwheel PumpWattage: 45wAir Draw: 2,100lph / 74 SCFH*Water Draw: 1,800lph / 480 GPH**Air and water results will vary depending on aquarium setup
