Octo Aquatrance 2000 Water Pump
SKU: AQ-2000
MSRP: $ 129,35
-
Available Through Authorized Retailer
- High-Efficiency Multi-Utility Drive: Functions seamlessly as a reliable standalone return pump, heavy-duty utility transfer pump, or dedicated pressure feed for fluidized media reactors.
- Optimized Utility Motor: Outfitted with an efficient motor block that draws 45 watts of power while pushing high-volume turnover loops.
- Dual Application Architecture: Engineered with complete water-tight potting to support fully submerged sump operations or dry, external inline configurations.
- Balanced Propeller Impeller: Employs a premium, factory-calibrated standard propeller rotor that optimizes water movement velocities across low-head applications.
- Standard Plumb Interfacing: Features a standard 3/4-inch hard plumb outlet snout to easily splice into standard aquarium plumbing configurations.
- Whisper Quiet Components: Utilizes a wear-resistant polished ceramic shaft core to lower friction levels and eliminate harsh mechanical hums.
Reef Octopus
Globally trusted for premium protein skimmers and pumps, engineered in-house for unmatched reef filtration performance.
Reef Octopus Aquatrance 2000 Submersible & External Utility Water Pump
The Reef Octopus Aquatrance 2000 Water Pump (SKU: AQ-2000) 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 2000 utilizes a standard open-blade propeller impeller. This design makes it a superb choice for driving return lines, delivering continuous influent to large media or carbon reactors, and acting as the direct factory-designated replacement pump for specialized hardware like the Reef Octopus CR140 and CR140D calcium reactors (when paired with the appropriate adapter kit).
Operating on an efficient 45-watt power grid, the AQ-2000 manages an impressive maximum water turnover rate of 582 gallons per hour with a maximum head height of 6.9 feet. Its completely sealed, epoxy-potted motor housing can operate entirely submerged inside a sump 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.
Key Features:
Versatile Fluid Delivery: Perfectly optimized for feeding flow to reactors, small-to-mid tank return lines, and recirculating filtration setups.
Flexible Hose Attachment: Arrives complete with targeted hose barb adapters to connect easily with standard soft vinyl hobby tubing runs.
Adjustable Intake Screen: Includes a removable front suction plate with a manual slider to easily customize your incoming water flow rates.
Robust Hardware Isolation: Heavy-duty rubber mounting suction cups cushion the base frame, neutralizing rattling vibrations against glass or acrylic sump walls.
Direct Legacy Replacement: Serves as the official modern upgrade for discontinued Reef Octopus OTP-2000 pumps on older calcium reactor units.
Operational Performance Metrics:
Maximum Volumetric Flow Rate: 582 GPH (2,200 LPH)
Maximum Dynamic Head Height: 6.9 Feet
Standard Hard Plumb Interface: 3/4-Inch Outlet Sockets
Hose Barb Connections: 0.98-Inch Compatibility
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
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus Aquatrance 2000 Water Pump Unit
(1) Removable Adjustable Front Intake Screen Cover
(1) High-Performance Propeller Impeller Assembly (Pre-Installed)
(1) Hose Barb Output Adapter Set
(4) Vibration-Dampening Rubber Suction Cup Feet
Technical Specs:
Official Model Name: Aquatrance AQ-2000 Utility Water Pump
SKU / Part Number: AQ-2000
Max Water Flow: 582gph
Max Head: 6.9ft
Operating Electrical Grid: 120V / 60Hz (Standard Wall Outlet)
Power Consumption Rating: 45 Watts
Physical Boundary Dimensions: 5.3 in L x 2.8 in W x 4.0 in H
Hard Plumb Outlet Size: 3/4-Inch
Hose Barb Connection: 0.98
*Measurements are approximate and can vary
Note: THIS IS NOT A PRESSURE-RATED PUMP. This pump is not ideal for second-floor applications or to feed Beckett or downdraft skimmers where consistent pressure is necessary.
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. and Reef Octopus hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- Five (5) year warranty on pump body/housing
- Three (3) year warranty on Reef Octopus-branded controller
- One (1) year warranty on Power Supply, Impeller (and components), Rotor, Rear Bushing, and Gaskets
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 first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given 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.
- Unplug all active electrical connections in your filtration area before installing or servicing your aquarium water line.
- If installing submersed, press the pump firmly onto the bottom floor of your sump glass to let the suction cups lock.
- For hard plumbing setups, thread your standard 3/4-inch female PVC union couplers clockwise straight onto the pump's outlet snout until hand-tight.
- For soft plumbing setups, screw the provided barb adapter onto the output, soften your vinyl hose with warm water, and slide it tightly over the connection point.
- Fill your sump or plumbing loop completely with water to prime the lines; never operate the internal propeller dry.
- Connect the main power line to a GFCI-protected safety wall bank, and adjust the front slider nozzle to hit your desired flow target.
- Always Avoid Dry Running. Never power on the Aquatrance 2000 unless the internal impeller chamber is completely flooded with water. Because this is a standard magnetic-drive utility pump, it relies on surrounding water to lubricate the spinning ceramic shaft assembly. Running the pump dry causes immediate friction heat, warping the plastic impeller blades and permanently damaging the motor block.
- Keep the Front Screen Free of Macroalgae. If you run this pump inside a refugium zone containing loose macroalgae like Chaetomorpha, check the adjustable front intake screen every week. The high suction velocity will pull loose plant strands and detritus mats directly against the intake slits. If left uncleaned, this blockage starves the pump of water, causing it to run hot and shortening its lifespan.
- Calcium Reactor Retrofitting. If you are purchasing this pump to replace an old, loud, or failed OTP-2000 pump on a Reef Octopus CR140 or CR140D dual-chamber calcium reactor, make sure to retain your original reactor plumbing fittings or purchase the dedicated CoralVue reactor adapter kit. The modern Aquatrance body is highly efficient and space-saving, but requires the proper adapter pairing to seamlessly match legacy reactor union configurations.