The Reef Octopus SRO 6000 Space Saver Protein Skimmer is rated from 400 gallons at heavy bioload up to 600 gallons at light bioload, built around the Bubble Blaster 5000 pinwheel pump (45 watts) in a small-footprint, modified cone body. A removable turbulence-reducing bubble plate and precision output valve round out the feature set. Bioload capacity: 400 gallons (heavy), 500 gallons (medium), 600 gallons (light), excluding sump Pump: Bubble Blaster 5000 pinwheel pump, 45 watts Body: small footprint, modified cone transition, 12in body / 15in x 12.5in footprint Features: removable bubble plate, quick-release collection cup, oversized air silencer Warranty: 2-year pump body and rotor, 1-year skimmer body The bioload range — 400 to 600 gallons — reflects how differently this skimmer performs against light vs. heavy waste loads; size for your heavier estimate if your tank runs a large fish population.Compatible replacement parts: Bubble Blaster 5000 pump kits and collection cups for the SRO 6000 series.
