{"product_id":"octo-aquatrance-800-water-pump","title":"Octo Aquatrance 800 Water Pump","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eReef Octopus Aquatrance 800 Submersible \u0026amp; External Utility Water Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reef Octopus \u003cb\u003eAquatrance 800 Water Pump\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: AQ-800) 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 800 utilizes a standard open-blade propeller impeller. This design makes it a superb choice for driving low-head return lines, delivering continuous influent to media or carbon reactors, or acting as a reliable, space-saving fluid transfer pump within your sump basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating on an incredibly economical 7-watt power grid, the AQ-800 manages a maximum water turnover rate of 240 gallons per hour with a maximum head height of 3.0 feet. Its completely sealed, epoxy-potted motor housing can operate entirely submerged inside a filtration 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 media reactors, small aquarium return lines, and automated water change loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Hose Attachment:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives complete with targeted stepped 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\u003eCompact Footprint Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Bypasses unnecessary external casing bulk to give you maximum breathing room in tight or crowded sump spaces.\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 240 GPH (908 LPH)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Dynamic Head Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0 Feet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Hard Plumb Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2-Inch Inlet \/ Outlet Sockets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Barb Step Adapters:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 0.67-Inch and 0.79-Inch Inner Diameter Vinyl Hoses\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":50483983253752,"sku":"AQ-800","price":93.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/056436410c8c69d1e90a16f5acd0553b.jpg?v=1789092426","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/octo-aquatrance-800-water-pump","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}