Reef Octopus Skimmer Pump

Awchris · Apr 11, 2019

So I have this older external pump skimmer and the pump has gone bad. Problem is that there are no markings on it to tell me what model it is. Does anyone have any idea on a serial number for a new pump?

Tautog · Apr 11, 2019

BRS should be able to help, or Email Red Octopus. It’s not a very powerful pump

Flippers4pups · Apr 11, 2019

Is that the 150? Or 110? I've replaced mine on a 150 nwb. I can help.

Eagle_Steve · Apr 11, 2019

Awchris said:
So I have this older external pump skimmer and the pump has gone bad. Problem is that there are no markings on it to tell me what model it is. Does anyone have any idea on a serial number for a new pump?

That skimmer looks like a Classic 150. If you can measure the base and the mouth where the collection cup goes in at. I can compare it to a 150 I have when I get home. I also have a few others, so if it is not a 150, I can more then likely tell you what it is. Once we know that a pump is simple.

Edit: I say classic 150, but it would actually be just a 150 if it was one. That style of pump is not used anymore, but one for a classic 150 would work just fine. Again if it is a 150.

Flippers4pups · Apr 11, 2019

If it's the 150, this should fit it:

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/aquatrance-skimmer-pump-2000s-reef-octopus/

AllSignsPointToFish · Apr 11, 2019

My 8" Reef Octopus runs an Aquatrance 3000 pump:

https://www.coralvue.com/aquatrance-3000s-skimmer-pump

Eagle_Steve · Apr 11, 2019

I am on a horribly boring conference call, so did some digging for you lol.

Octo 150: Aquatrance 2000 pump

Body Size: 6"

Footprint: 12.4" x 8.7"

Neck Size: 3"

Total Height: 22"

Octo 110: Aquatrance 1000 pump

Body Size: 5"

Footprint: 10.4" x 7"

Neck Size: 2.5"

Total Height: 19.75"

Octo 200: Aquatrance 3000 pump

Body Size: 8"

Footprint: 14.6" x 10.25"

Neck Size: 4.5"

Total Height: 24"

cracker · Apr 11, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
If it's the 150, this should fit it:

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/aquatrance-skimmer-pump-2000s-reef-octopus/

Yes Flipper is correct . I have an Aqua trance to replace my pump. (red octo) . Works great. Also the sight says Ya need an adapter fitting . This isn't true. I don't have one. Just screw the pump to the fitting on the skimmer . When empty the skimmer is off balance & want to lean. However once full of water it sits straight . Before ordering call & ask about the adapter fitting .

Flippers4pups · Apr 11, 2019

cracker said:
Yes Flipper is correct . I have an Aqua trance to replace my pump. (red octo) . Works great. Also the sight says Ya need an adapter fitting . This isn't true. I don't have one. Just screw the pump to the fitting on the skimmer . When empty the skimmer is off balance & want to lean. However once full of water it sits straight . Before ordering call & ask about the adapter fitting .

I love mine. It was a nice upgrade to my 150.

Eagle_Steve · Apr 11, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
I love mine. It was a nice upgrade to my 150.

All my old reef octopus have aqua trance pumps at this point and they work great as well.

Edit: Forgot to add that I did not need an adaptor for the pumps. They do lean a little as mentioned when empty, but once water gets in there, it all good.