{"product_id":"octo-aquatrance-2000-water-pump","title":"Octo Aquatrance 2000 Water Pump","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eReef Octopus Aquatrance 2000 Submersible \u0026amp; External Utility Water Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reef Octopus \u003cb\u003eAquatrance 2000 Water Pump\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: AQ-2000) is a highly efficient, versatile utility pump engineered to provide dependable fluid circulation across fresh and saltwater ecosystems. While pinwheel skimmer pumps are restricted exclusively to foam fractionating, the Aquatrance 2000 utilizes a standard open-blade propeller impeller. This design makes it a superb choice for driving return lines, delivering continuous influent to large media or carbon reactors, and acting as the direct factory-designated replacement pump for specialized hardware like the Reef Octopus CR140 and CR140D calcium reactors (when paired with the appropriate adapter kit).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating on an efficient 45-watt power grid, the AQ-2000 manages an impressive maximum water turnover rate of 582 gallons per hour with a maximum head height of 6.9 feet. Its completely sealed, epoxy-potted motor housing can operate entirely submerged inside a sump compartment or placed externally as an inline dry pump. Built around a precision-ground ceramic shaft paired with protective composite end bushings, this utility pump minimizes heat transfer to your water column while defending against the hard calcium scaling and salt friction that often plague generic utility pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Fluid Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly optimized for feeding flow to reactors, small-to-mid tank return lines, and recirculating filtration setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Hose Attachment:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives complete with targeted hose barb adapters to connect easily with standard soft vinyl hobby tubing runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdjustable Intake Screen:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a removable front suction plate with a manual slider to easily customize your incoming water flow rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobust Hardware Isolation:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty rubber mounting suction cups cushion the base frame, neutralizing rattling vibrations against glass or acrylic sump walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Legacy Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Serves as the official modern upgrade for discontinued Reef Octopus OTP-2000 pumps on older calcium reactor units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOperational Performance Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Volumetric Flow Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e 582 GPH (2,200 LPH)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Dynamic Head Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.9 Feet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Hard Plumb Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/4-Inch Outlet Sockets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHose Barb Connections:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98-Inch Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This is a non-pressure-rated utility pump; it is not intended for high-head multi-floor basements or high-resistance Beckett\/downdraft skimmers)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Octopus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483983089912,"sku":"AQ-2000","price":129.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/9177a7ead3dee65d711aa571eb019857.jpg?v=1789092421","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/octo-aquatrance-2000-water-pump","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}