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Coral Vue Releases a Beast: the Reef Octopus Q8 Commercial Protein Skimmer
Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 2:52 pm by ReefTools
The Reef Octopus Q8 protein skimmer was created for aquatic wholesale operations, commercial farms, professional aquaculturist as well public aquariums. It was rightfully described as a “recirculating beast” on Coral Vue’s web site. The Q8 stands over 5 feet tall and has a 40 inch body recommended for aquariums up to 26,000 gallons. Its 6 Bubble Blaster 10,000 high air injected pinwheel pumps pull air up to 28800L/H (1008scfh). The recommended feed pump is 9,000-10,000 gph.
Footprint:
Height: 63″
Body: 40″
Outlet: 90mm
Feed line: 3 X 40mm inlets (1.25″ conversion)
Recirculation pumps: Bubble Blaster HY10000 X 6
Wattage: 1320w
Max air intake: 28800L/H (1008scfh)
Recommended feed pump: HY-12500w x 3
Feed Flow: 9,000-10,000GPH
Wattage: 510w
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I’ll take 2!
I’d be curious to know how many gallons this thing holds!