Octo CO2 Scrubber 8in Top Cover
SKU: OCT-C2C200
- Closed-Loop pH Stabilization: Designed precisely to link an 8-inch skimmer collection neck directly to a CO2 reactor for maximum waste gas scrubbing.
- Drastically Extends Media Longevity: Recirculates moisture-rich, low-CO2 air from inside the cup to prevent delicate granular media from drying out.
- Cost-Effective System Management: Reduces overall media consumption rates compared to open-air, single-pass atmospheric draw configurations.
- Precision Molded 8-Inch Footprint: Manufactured as an exact factory-spec swap-out lid for highly popular intermediate Reef Octopus skimmers.
- Multi-Gas Integration Friendly: Functions beautifully as a dedicated, airtight top cover for ozone distribution when combined with carbon reactors.
- Rugged Aquarium-Grade Assembly: Constructed entirely out of premium, heavy-duty structural plastic to defy severe salt creep and moisture stress.
Reef Octopus 8-Inch CO2 Scrubber Skimmer Lid Top Cover (C2C-200)
The Reef Octopus 8-Inch CO2 Scrubber Skimmer Lid (SKU: OCT-C2C200 / Alternate: RO-C2C-200) is a specialized, premium performance upgrade engineered to transition your filtration loop into an ultra-efficient closed-loop system. In standard ambient setups, a CO2 scrubber continuously draws raw, dry air from surrounding living spaces. This continuous dry flow rapidly strips essential moisture away from color-changing media granules, forcing the chemical bed to deplete prematurely and driving up annual maintenance costs. This targeted 8-inch replacement collection cup cover eliminates the issue by recycling the humid, scrubbed exhaust air trapped directly inside your skimmer’s collection column.
By routing air directly from this port back into your reactor inlet, your equipment leverages the internal moisture of the skimmer body. This closed loop keeps the media perfectly damp, amplifying its gas-binding efficiency and giving you a highly stable, elevated system pH. Manufactured with specialized integrated barbed connection ports, the C2C-200 locks down an airtight seal across classic and modern 8-inch skimmer varieties. Furthermore, this advanced replacement cover can safely pull double-duty as a heavy-duty containment cap for active ozone injection protocols when managed concurrently through a dedicated carbon reactor matrix.
Key Features
Media Preservation Dynamics: Extends the working life of soda lime absorbents by capturing and re-routing essential moisture back through the reactor loop.
Seamless Integration: Designed to match factory collection cup dimensions precisely, completely dropping into place without gluing.
Ozone Setup Compatibility: Fully equipped to handle intensive gas management systems utilizing granulated activated carbon filters.
Impact-Resistant Structural Mold: Crafted out of resilient materials to withstand structural stress under a humid aquarium cabinet.
Optimized Port Velocity: Features clear pneumatic hose connection junctions tailored to match standard reef automation configurations.
Verified 8-Inch (C2C-200) Model Compatibility
Reef Octopus Classic Series: Classic 202-S, Classic 200-INT.
Super Reef Octopus (SRO) Series: SRO-3000INT, SRO-3000EXT.
Reef Octopus Regal Series: Regal 200-S, Regal 200-INT, Regal 200-E.
Reef Octopus Elite Series: Elite 200-S, Elite 200-INT.
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus 8-Inch CO2 Scrubber Skimmer Lid Replacement Cover
(Note: Clear flexible vinyl tubing lines, CO2 scrubber reactor housings, and carbon absorbent granules are sold separately)
Technical Specs:
Official Model Name: CO2 Scrubber Skimmer Lid 8" (C2C-200)
SKU / Part Number: OCT-C2C200 (Alternate: RO-C2C-200)
Target Cup Nominal Diameter Profile: 8 Inches
Intended Reactor Partnership Array: Designed for Reef Octopus OCT-C2T90 System Units
Primary Material Structural Grid: Non-Corrosive Heavy-Duty Polymeric Matrix
- Turn off your protein skimmer's main pump array and wipe away any loose collection foam or waste accumulation around the top rim of your cup.
- Remove the original factory stock acrylic lid from your skimmer's collection cup and store it safely for future backup use.
- Align the new 8-inch C2C-200 lid over the collection cup mouth and slide it smoothly into place to verify a snug, even seat.
- Attach one side of a flexible air line hose directly onto the integrated barb or nozzle fitting on the top surface of the new lid.
- Guide the remaining loose end of that hose line straight to the input manifold or base chamber nozzle of your external CO2 Scrubber Reactor.
- Restart your skimmer injection system, check all connection junctions to confirm zero air blockages, and enjoy an optimized closed-loop loop.
Pro Tips:
- Confirm Your Cup Diameter Across Series Boundaries. Reef Octopus scales their skimmers carefully by matching specific cup numbers to matching body diameters. The C2C-200 is configured exclusively to mount securely over an 8-inch external cup track, perfectly servicing standard 200-level skimmers like the Regal 200-INT or the SRO-3000. If you run a smaller 150-level system or a massive 250-level footprint, do not attempt to force this model to fit. Check your model number first and match it to the specific C2C companion lid layout.
- Keep the Air Barbs Clean of Skimmate Backlog. Because this lid operates directly over an active collection vortex, vigorous skimming cycles can occasionally throw wet foam and organic waste upwards onto the underside of the cover. During your weekly collection cup cleanings, run warm freshwater directly through the lid's integrated air nozzle ports. Ensuring this pathway stays completely free of dried organic buildup prevents restriction points that can choke your skimmer pump's air draw.
- Avoid Extreme Tubing Kinks. When routing the air hose line from your newly installed 8-inch lid to the intake track of your media chamber, keep the loop loose with gentle, radiused arcs. Bending flexible vinyl or silicone tubing at harsh right angles will severely pinch the air path. This restriction starves the skimmer venturi of necessary air injection volume, causing the internal water level within the main skimmer cylinder to rise rapidly and potentially trigger an overflow.