{"product_id":"reef-octopus-regal-200sss-8-space-saving-protein-skimmer-varios","title":"Regal 200SSS 8\" Space Saving Skimmer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e200-SSS Space Saving Protein Skimmer with Advanced Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new and innovative\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Octopus Regal 200-SSS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein-sump protein skimmer supplies powerful filtration for up to 400 gallons of aquariums, where sump space may be limited. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Octopus Regal 200-SSS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis constructed of high-quality cast acrylic that is completely disassembled for cleaning. Its hybrid conical body naturally stabilizes and concentrates the organic-rich foam as it rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Regal skimmer is equipped with a new generation Reef Octopus controllable Direct Current\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarioS 4S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinwheel skimmer pump, the latest variable speed flow technology, allowing for refined control, enhanced performance, and efficiency. Most skimmer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlightedSearchTerm\"\u003epump\u003c\/span\u003es available to hobbyists are alternating current \"AC\" \u003cspan class=\"highlightedSearchTerm\"\u003epump\u003c\/span\u003es (the type of power that comes out of your wall outlet). Direct current \u003cspan class=\"highlightedSearchTerm\"\u003epump\u003c\/span\u003es have several key advantages over traditional AC \u003cspan class=\"highlightedSearchTerm\"\u003epump\u003c\/span\u003es. Most notably, you can control the motor's rotational speed, thus electronically controlling air and water flow rates into the skimmer. Now, the user can have the skimmer process more or less water by pushing a button!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBioload Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 system's bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sump-excluded\"\u003e(Excluding sump)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 USG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 USG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 USG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tank-size-skimmer\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"water-depth-icon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Sump Water Height: 6 - 8in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegal 200SSS Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Footprint\u003cem\u003e- Saves Sump Space\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Cast Acrylic Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Performance VarioS Skimmer Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and Efficient 24V Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable Controller with Waterproof Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkimmer Disassembles for Easy Cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefined Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to allowing the pump to run at five different speeds, the new VarioS Controller takes the pump to a new level, featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA float switch connection allows you to connect a float switch (included in the box) to the controller. This added security feature will enable you to shut off the skimmer pump when your waste collector is full or shut off your water pump when your sump water has reached a high or low level. You don’t need another module or controller to add a float switch to your system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo different pause\/feed modes shut off the pump for 15- or 60-minute intervals. These come in handy when feeding the tank or conducting regular maintenance, such as a water change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best feature of the VarioS controller is… a 0-10v input, which will allow a third-party controller, such as Neptune System’s APEX or Reef Angel, to take over the pump and tell it what to do. In this mode, the new VarioS controller becomes an interface between the system controller and the pump, allowing you to create intricate programs using your system controller's native language. This is unprecedented controllability on a skimmer or water pump. You can use your system controller as your DC pump controller!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VarioS \u003cspan class=\"highlightedSearchTerm\"\u003epump \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a slow startup, which slowly ramps up to the full preset speed over approximately 10 seconds. The pump and controller are connected via a waterproof 3-conductor union, but the detachable controller allows zero RPM t for a simple waterproof union. The volute can rotate to change the \u003cspan class=\"highlightedSearchTerm\"\u003epump\u003c\/span\u003e's output orientation in 90-degree intervals, meaning users can output water vertically (up or down) and horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegal 200SSS Technical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: 8in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootprint: 11.6in x 9.7in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Size: 5in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Height: 23.6in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Size: 50mm\u003cem\u003e\/\u003c\/em\u003e1.5in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePump Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef Octopus VarioS 4S Controllable Pinwheel Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Consumption: 25-40watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Voltage: 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Draw: 800-1500lph \/ 28-52SCFH*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Water Draw: 422gph\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cem\u003eAir and water results will vary depending on the aquarium setup\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Octopus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53137962959162,"sku":"120202","price":533.0,"currency_code":"JOD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/3279\/3402\/files\/regal200sss.webp?v=1775667544","url":"https:\/\/reefamorous.com\/products\/reef-octopus-regal-200sss-8-space-saving-protein-skimmer-varios","provider":"Reefamorous","version":"1.0","type":"link"}