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Octo 200 Protein Skimmer Lid With Float Switch Port (RED)
SKU: ROP-200LID-K
- Factory OEM Upgrade & Replacement: Genuine Reef Octopus 200mm collection cup lid engineered to factory tolerances with a pre-machined float switch mounting port.
- Automated Overflow Prevention: Accommodates standard float switches and auto-shutoff sensors (such as VarioS skimmer pump floats, HYDROS, or third-party controllers) to cut pump power before skimmate overflows.
- Broad 200-Series Compatibility: Directly fits Reef Octopus Regal 200-INT, Regal 200-SSS, Regal 200-EXT, Classic 200-INT, Classic 200-EXT, and related 200mm skimmer models.
- Heavy-Duty Cast Acrylic Construction: Precision-machined from crack-resistant, chemical-proof cast acrylic finished in signature Reef Octopus high-gloss red.
- Passive Multi-Port Exhaust Vents: Radial air exhaust holes allow displaced air to escape quietly without creating backpressure on the rising foam column.
- Shields Sump from Salt Creep: Traps bursting micro-bubble spray and liquid condensation inside the cup to protect surrounding electronics and sump equipment from corrosion.
Reef Octopus
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Reef Octopus 200 Skimmer Cup Lid with Float Switch Port (Red)
Operating a high-capacity 200mm protein skimmer provides powerful organic nutrient export for medium-to-large marine aquariums, but sudden shifts in water chemistry—such as dosing amino acids, using coral adhesives, or feeding frozen foods—can cause a skimmer to overflow rapidly. Without an automated failsafe, volatile foam surges can fill a collection cup in minutes, spilling concentrated skimmate back into the sump or onto stand flooring. The Octo 200 Protein Skimmer Lid With Float Switch Port (RED) (SKU: ROP-200LID-K) is the official OEM replacement and upgrade lid engineered specifically for Reef Octopus 200-Series Protein Skimmers.
Manufactured from heavy-duty cast acrylic in signature Reef Octopus red, this specialized lid features a factory-drilled float switch port in addition to radial passive air vents. This designated port allows aquarists to mount an electronic float switch or liquid-level sensor (such as the sensor included with Reef Octopus VarioS skimmer pumps, HYDROS controllers, or third-party aquarium monitors) directly through the lid. When skimmate rises to critical levels, the float switch actuates to cut power to the skimmer pump immediately, completely eliminating the risk of messy cup overflows. Simultaneously, the engineered exhaust holes permit massive air volumes to escape without generating internal backpressure, while containing oily mist and salt spray within the collection basin.
Ideal Application & Upgrade Scenarios
If your factory Regal 200 skimmer lid with a sensor port has cracked or warped, if you want to upgrade a standard Classic 200-INT or NWB-200 skimmer to support automated float shutoff protection without drilling brittle acrylic yourself, or if you need a pristine factory spare during deep maintenance cleanings, the ROP-200LID-K delivers a seamless OEM fit.
(Note: Package includes (1) 200mm Red Acrylic Skimmer Cup Lid with Float Switch Port. Float switch, mounting hardware, collection cup, and skimmer body sold separately).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus 200 Skimmer Collection Cup Lid with Float Switch Port - Red (ROP-200LID-K)
Technical Specs:
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: ROP-200LID-K
Outer Diameter: ~200 mm (~7.87 inches)
Port Configuration: Integrated Float Switch / Sensor Mounting Port
Seating Lip Profile: Engineered step-down registration flange for 200mm skimmer cup rims
Material: Heavy-Duty Cast Acrylic
Color / Finish: Signature High-Gloss Reef Octopus Red
Ventilation: Multi-Port Passive Radial Exhaust Holes
Target Equipment: Reef Octopus 200mm Body Protein Skimmers
Compatible Skimmer Models:
Regal 200-INT (Regal 200INT)
Regal 200-SSS (Regal 200SSS)
Regal 200-EXT (Regal 200EXT)
Classic 200-INT (CLSC-200INT)
Classic 200-EXT (CLSC-200EXT)
Classic 202-S (CLSC-202S)
Needle Wheel 200 (NWB-200)
Dual Needle Wheel Recirculating 200 (DNWB-200)
Diablo DCS-200INT / Diablo XS-200
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 90days
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse, or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of the owner's or his agent's first knowledge of the defect.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given the first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements, or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary, or consequential damages of any nature, however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
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Installation & Maintenance Guidelines:
Disconnect power to the skimmer pump before handling the collection cup and lid.
Remove your existing lid and wipe the upper rim of the collection cup clean of dried skimmate or salt deposits using a warm, damp microfiber towel.
Insert the threaded stem of your electronic float switch (such as the VarioS controller float sensor) downward through the dedicated mounting port on the ROP-200LID-K.
Thread the plastic or nylon retaining nut onto the sensor stem from the underside and hand-tighten until snug. Do not overtighten with mechanical tools.
Place the lid squarely onto the collection cup rim, ensuring the lower registration flange seats flush inside the cup.
Connect the float switch cable to your VarioS pump controller, HYDROS Sense Port, or aquarium controller break-out box.
Manually lift the float switch arm to verify that it triggers the controller to cut power to the pump immediately.
Restore power to the skimmer pump and confirm that exhaust air vents freely through the radial holes.
Pro Tips:
- Position the Float Sensor Below the Vent Line. When tightening your float switch into the mounting port, verify that the float hinge and upper travel limit sit at least 1/2 inch below the lowest exhaust vent hole. If the sensor is mounted too high, vigorous bubbling can push liquid through the lid's passive air vents before the float rises high enough to trip the circuit. Setting the trigger point slightly lower guarantees complete flood prevention during foam surges.
- Rinse Moving Float Components Weekly. Because skimmate is sticky and heavily concentrated with fats and organic proteins, residue will naturally deposit onto the vertical stem and sliding barrel of the float switch. If neglected, dried skimmate can cause the float to stick in the down position during an overflow event. Each time you empty the collection cup, rinse the float assembly thoroughly under warm freshwater and manually slide the float barrel up and down to confirm free movement.