SRO 5000ext Recirculating External Protein Skimmer

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
Warranty

Two(2) year on the pump body
One(1) year on the pump rotor
One(1) year on skimmer body