Classic Recirculating / External Protein Skimmer

As one of the Reef Octopus Classic Series skimmers, this 200ext is a recirculating external protein skimmer that will provide great performance with the enhanced control for marine aquariums up to 300 gallons.

The Classic 200ext is handcrafted of high quality cast acrylic, o-ring sealed union pump mount, bubble diffuser with the performance provided by the efficient Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000s Skimmer Recirculation Pump.

The skimmer features a recirculation mounted pump with a precision gate valve for optimizing the water level within the protein skimmer. The collection cup has a quick release neck for easy removal for cleaning.

Key Benefits found on the Classic 200ext Skimmer

• Recirculating Design enhances performance and control
• Bubble Diffusing Chamber and Hybrid 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
• Collection Cup with flow directional guide, drain and unit venting
• Precision Control with the easy to turn output flow valve
• Efficient Power provided by the Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000s pinwheel pump

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

• 180 gallons
• 220 gallons
• 300 gallons

Technical Specs

Body Size: 8in
Footprint: 14.2in x 14.2in
Neck Size: 4.7in
Total Height: 27.75in
Output Size: 50mm/1.5in PVC
Output Height:
Inlet Size: 3/4in
Max Feed Rate: 790GPH

The Reef Octopus Classic 200ext protein skimmer uses high-grade metric plumbing parts and includes US standard plumbing adapters for ease of installation.

Note: This skimmer requires additional plumbing and feed pump with the suggest feed rate of 1.5-2 times the total system volume.

Pump Information

Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000s Pinwheel Pump
Power Consumption: 35watts
Air Draw: 880lph / 31SCFH*
Water Draw: 211gph
*Air and water results will vary depending on aquarium setup