Regal 250EXT 10″ Recirculating Protein Skimmer (VarioS)

BRS Recommended for tanks up to:Heavy Bioload (Most Common) – 250 GallonsMedium Bioload – 375 GallonsLight Bioload – 550 gallonsReef Octopus Recirculating 10″ Protein Skimmer from Reef Octopus – with a controllable VarioS DC pumps to process more or less water, depending on your aquariums needs.Footprint – 18.1″ x 15.3″Height – 26.4″Requires Feed Pump*Feed Pump Suggested Flow Rate – 900 – 1200 GPHReef 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 6 Controllable DC pump or Sicce Syncra Silent 5.0, 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 HandlingWell Stocked Tank – Rated up to 250 gallonsMedium Stocked Tank – Rated up to 375 gallonsLight Stocked Tank – Rated up to 550 gallonsFeatures:VarioS-6 DC controllable pumpApex ReadySafety overflow float switch for cupHigh quality cast acrylicHybrid Cone ShapeHigh volume air intakeSkimmer Drain for easy cleaningQuiet operationSolid constructionEasily removed collection cupDetachable controller with waterproof union3rd-Party controller input (0-10V)2 year warranty on pump body1 year warranty on pump rotor (pinwheel impeller)1 year warranty on skimmer bodySkimmer Specifications:Body Diameter: 10″Neck Size: 5.5″Foot Print: 18.1” x 15.3″Total Height: 26.4”Output Size: 50mm – 1.5”Output Height: 8.85″VarioS-6 S Pinwheel Pump Features:Air Draw: 1200-2400 LPH / 42-84 SCFH*Power Consumption: 35-70WVoltage: DC 36V*Aquarium set up will determine air and water results.What’s Included?Regal 250 EXT Protein SkimmerVarioS-6 S Pinwheel PumpVarioS Control UnitSkimmer Cup Float SwitchOutput Gate ValveMetric to Standard AdapterAvailable AccessoriesNeck Cleaner: CL-250Neck Extension: NK-250 Regal Skimmer Setup Guide VarioS Controller Quick Start Guide