Octo NS80 Collection Cup Lid
SKU: ROP-CCLID-NS80
- 100% Genuine OEM Factory Part: Crafted directly by Reef Octopus as an exact drop-in architectural match to replace damaged or missing collection cup covers.
- Nano Scale Configuration: Custom-contoured explicitly to fit the small circular profile of the high-performance NS-80 nano collection chamber.
- Integrated Vent Channeling: Features standard center exhaust holes to allow clean air translation while capturing thick waste proteins.
- High-Clarity Polymer Mold: Injection-molded from an inert, saltwater-safe acrylic matrix that provides perfect visual monitoring of the foam head.
- Tool-Free Friction Placement: Drops directly onto the top rim of the collection cup without requiring adjustment screws or locking brackets.
Reef Octopus
Globally trusted for premium protein skimmers and pumps, engineered in-house for unmatched reef filtration performance.
Reef Octopus Classic NS-80 Collection Cup Lid (SKU: ROP-CCLID-NS80)
The Reef Octopus Classic NS-80 Collection Cup Lid (SKU: ROP-CCLID-NS80) is an authentic, structural OEM replacement component distributed by CoralVue to preserve cleanliness and maximize protein extraction efficiency in nano reef aquariums. Operating a compact or hang-on-back (HOB) protein skimmer means managing an intensive, air-saturated column of organic waste foam. As the internal pump pushes bubbles up the reaction neck, they overflow into the collection ring to form a highly concentrated, pungent liquid waste. Without an intact, flush-fitting lid, the high-velocity air stream will throw fine, oily salt mist directly out of the cup rim, coating your aquarium glass, electrical outlets, and nearby walls in destructive salt creep.
Molded to meet exact factory edge tolerances, the ROP-CCLID-NS80 forms a seamless, gravity-sealed lock over the Reef Octopus Classic NS-80 (OCT-NS80) skimmer collection cups. The underside of the lid features an engineered bevel that collects rising air mist, encouraging it to condense into large, heavy droplets that fall safely back down into the waste reservoir instead of escaping. Swapping out a cracked or lost factory cover restores proper internal air balance, stops salt creep at the source, and seals offensive skimmer odors safely inside the cup.
Key Features
Prevents Destructive Salt Creep Spray: Blocks volatile, air-driven organic mist from splashing out of the open cup and damaging your home walls or electrical strips.
Isolates Pungent Waste Odors: Seals the open collection reservoir tightly, keeping the harsh, sulfurous smell of skimmed fish organics from leaching into your living spaces.
Instant Drop-On Maintenance: Requires zero tools or adjustment pins; simply lift the old lid away during your weekly cup dump and drop the fresh replacement on.
(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) individual collection cup lid. Complete clear collection cups, waste drain tubes, and full nano skimmer bodies are sold under separate product categories).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus Classic NS-80 Replacement Acrylic Collection Cup Lid
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: Reef Octopus NS80 Collection Cup Lid
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: ROP-CCLID-NS80
Structural Geometry Profile: Cylindrical Uniform Ring Face with Centered Air Exhaust Ports
Housing Material Composition: Non-Leaching High-Clarity Heavy-Impact Acrylic Plastic
Primary System Pathway Track: Odor Containment and Evaporative Condensation Control
Compatible Skimmer Cup Frame: Form-Fitted for the Reef Octopus Classic NS-80 / OCT-NS80 Casing Array
- Turn off power to your nano skimmer pump to collapse the rising bubble column.
- If your old lid is damaged, lift it straight up and clear of the clear acrylic collection cup chamber rim.
- Pro Tip: Take this opportunity to check the top lip of your collection cup. If heavy waste mud or hard salt creep has dried along the upper edge, wipe it down with a damp washcloth to ensure the new part sits perfectly flat.
- Retrieve your fresh ROP-CCLID-NS80 replacement collection cup lid out of its packaging box.
- Align the circular rim of the lid with the top opening of your nano skimmer cup and set it straight down into place.
- Confirm that the lid rests flush along all edges and doesn't rock. Restore power to your pump engine to resume normal, cleanly contained protein skimming.
Pro Tips:
- Do Not Confuse This Product with Larger Cylindrical HOB Skimmer Lids. When matching part SKUs for an overhaul, be careful not to mistake this small-scale circular component for larger ones. While the Classic 90-HOB / BH-90 skimmer also uses a round disk lid (ROP-CCLID-BH90), its physical diameter is much larger to accommodate full-scale filtration water volumes. This ROP-CCLID-NS80 Lid is molded explicitly as a scaled-down nano disk to fit the unique compact footprint layout of the Classic NS-80. Always double-check your skimmer nameplate before placing your order.
- Never Scrub the Transparent Lid with Rough Pads or Harsh Abrasive Wipes. Because this genuine replacement part is crafted out of clear, optical-grade acrylic to allow you to easily view your skimmer’s foam level, it can scratch easily if handled incorrectly. Cleaning the lid with stiff wire brushes, rough green kitchen scratch-pads, or paper towels can leave fine hairline scratches that turn the plastic cloudy over time. Always wash your lid using a soft micro-fiber sponge or a clean cotton rag under warm, fresh tap water.
- Soak the Lid in Citric Acid to Dissolve Stubborn Dried Waste Slurry. Over several weeks of continuous waste collection, the underside of this lid will naturally become coated in a thick, sticky layer of dark organic mud and dried salt scale. If you allow this paste to harden, it will clog the small central ventilation slots, building air pressure that disrupts your skimmer's balance. During your monthly equipment tear-down, drop the lid into a warm water bath mixed with citric acid or white vinegar for 10 minutes. The scale and baked-on sludge will dissolve effortlessly without requiring hard scrubbing.