BRS Recommended for tanks up to:
Heavy Bioload (Most Common) - 175 Gallons
Medium Bioload - 250 Gallons
Light Bioload - 400 gallons
Reef Octopus Recirculating 8" Protein Skimmer from Reef Octopus - with a controllable VarioS DC pumps to process more or less water, depending on your aquariums needs.
- Footprint - 15.7" x 13.8″
- Height - 25.4″
- Requires Feed Pump*
Feed Pump Suggested Flow Rate - 600 - 1000 GPH
VarioS Controller Quick Start Guide
Reef Octopus Regal Skimmers now incorporate the new VarioS S pinwheel series of pumps. The new pumps are DC powered allowing for several advantages over traditional AC style pumps. The VarioS pumps can be fully controlled by a 3rd-party controller or through the included control unit. With 5 different preset speeds, and multiple feed modes, you can fine-tune Regal skimmers for superior performance on your particular system.
Recirculating skimmers can be employed either externally or internally (in-sump) and are usually a bit more efficient than the traditional in-sump skimmer. They do require a bit more space and height generally but the ability to fine tune, the feed pump, recirculating pump, and discharge lets you create the perfect skimmer for your tank needs. When skimmers are mounted externally, we frequently suggest a Waste Collecter, however, Reef Octopus has thought one step farther than the competition integrating a float switch into the collection cup, protecting from potential messy overflows.
Note: A feed pump is required that can flow around 1.5 - 2 times the systems volume. We suggest a pump around 600-1000 GPH, and particularly like the VarioS 4 Controllable DC pump with external skimmers. We also highly recommend a gate valve to help control and fine tune the flow of water into the skimmer from the feed pump.
Filtration Handling
Well Stocked Tank - Rated up to 175 gallons
Medium Stocked Tank - Rated up to 250 gallons
Light Stocked Tank - Rated up to 400 gallons
Features:
- VarioS-4 DC controllable pump
- Apex Ready
- Safety overflow float switch for cup
- High quality cast acrylic
- Hybrid Cone Shape
- High volume air intake
- Skimmer Drain for easy cleaning
- Quiet operation
- Solid construction
- Easily removed collection cup
- Detachable controller with waterproof union
- 3rd-Party controller input (0-10V)
- 2 year warranty on pump body
- 1 year warranty on pump rotor (pinwheel impeller)
- 1 year warranty on skimmer body
Skimmer Specifications:
- Body Diameter: 8"
- Neck Size: 4.7"
- Foot Print: 15.7” x 13.8"
- Total Height: 25.4”
- Output Size: 50mm - 1.5”
- Output Height: 8.85
VarioS-4 S Pinwheel Pump Features:
- Air Draw: 800-1600 LPH / 28-56 SCFH*
- Power Consumption: 25-40W
- Voltage: DC 24V
*Aquarium set up will determine air and water results.
What's Included?
- Regal 200 EXT Protein Skimmer
- VarioS-4 S Pinwheel Pump
- VarioS Control Unit
- Skimmer Cup Float Switch
- Output Gate Valve
- Metric to Standard Adapter
Available Accessories
- Neck Cleaner: CL-200
- Neck Extension: NK-200
SKU | 210202 |
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Canonical Tag Store View | All Store Views |
UPC | 6950291251787 |
Skimmer Type | External, Recirculating |
Capacity | Light Bioload - Up to 400 Gallons
Medium Bioload - Up to 250 Gallons Heavy Bioload - Up to 175 Gallons |
Dimensions | 15.7"L x 13.8"W x 25.4"H |
Diameter | 8" Body, 4.7" Neck |
Output Size | 1.5" (1-1/2 in.) |
Air Draw | 1500 LPH |
Flow Rate | 422 GPH |
Pump Model | VarioS 4-S |
Pump Rotor Type | Pinwheel |
Variable Speed | Yes |
Power Type | DC |
Power Consumption | 25 - 40 Watts |
Additional Notes | Feed Pump Required -- Suggested Flow Rate: 600 - 1000 GPH |
Aquarium Type | Saltwater |
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