{"product_id":"super-reef-10-external-skimmer-sro-5000ext","title":"Reef Octopus Super Reef 10\" External Skimmer  - SRO-5000EXT","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHigh-Performance Protein Skimmer\nThe 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:\n\n- 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\n\n- Oversized Air Silencer for quiet operation and airline mount\n\n- Large Collection Cup with flow directional guide, drain and unit venting\n\n- Precision Control with the easy to turn output flow valve\n\n- 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.\n\nBioload Handling\nThe 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.\n\n(EXCLUDING SUMP)\n\nHeavy\nMedium\nLight\n300 gallons\n500 gallons\n600 gallons\nSRO 5000ext Features\nRecirculating Design for Enhanced Control \u0026amp; Performance\nReef Octopus High-Performance Bubble Blaster 3000 Recirculation Pump\nMax injection Venturi Air Injection System\nRefined Hybrid (half cone) Skimmer Body for Greater Foamate Stabilization \u0026amp; Collection\nOver-Sized Collection Cup with Drain\nBubble Dispersant Plate\nPrecision Water Level Control Output Valve\nLow Heat\nAir Silencer\nSolid Acrylic Construction\nTechnical Specs\nBody Size: 10in\nFootprint: 18.7in x 15in\nNeck Size: 6in\nTotal Height: 27in\nOutput Size: 50mm\/1.5in PVC\nOutput Height: 8.85in\nInlet Size: 1in\nMax Feed Rate: 1200GPH\n\nNote: Requires Feed pump\nRecommended feed rate of 1.5-2x system volume. Suggested 800-1100gph\nPump Information\nReef Octopus Bubble Blaster HY-5000s Pinwheel Pump\nWattage: 45w\nAir Draw: 2,100lph \/ 74 SCFH*\nWater Draw: 1,800lph \/ 480 GPH*\n*Air and water results will vary depending on aquarium setup\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reef Octopus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799488299304,"sku":"OCT-SRO-5000EXT","price":1212.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6293\/4824\/files\/SRO-5000EXT.jpg?v=1790887714","url":"https:\/\/bubbleflowaquatix.com\/products\/super-reef-10-external-skimmer-sro-5000ext","provider":"Bubble Flow Aquatix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}