Octo Bubble Blaster 5000 Skimmer Pump

Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster HY-5000 Skimmer Pump Most skimmer pumps on the market are standard water pumps retrofitted with a modified impeller to draw in and chop air. The Bubble Blaster HY-5000 was built from the ground up as a dedicated skimmer pump, engineered around pulling the largest possible volume of air relative to water flow — the key to aggressive, effective protein skimming. A digital control circuit board manages directional start-up and RPM speed, and shuts the pump down automatically if it detects a fault, protecting the motor from damage. The clear volute housing lets you see inside the pump without taking it apart, so a clog or obstruction is visible at a glance instead of requiring a teardown. Key Features: Purpose-built air-shredding design, not a modified water pump Digital control board for directional start-up and RPM management Automatic shutoff on fault detection to protect the motor Clear volute housing for at-a-glance internal inspection Direct fit for SRO-5000 INT/EXT/SSS and XP-5000 INT/EXT/SSS, no adapter required Max flow: 480 GPH Max air draw: 2100 L/H (72 SCFH) Power consumption: 55 watts Ideal For: Direct replacement pump for Reef Octopus SRO-5000 and XP-5000 skimmers Hobbyists looking to restore or boost skimming performance on this skimmer size Anyone stepping up from the HY-3000 for a larger skimmer body