Octo Bubble Blaster 5000 Skimmer Pump

Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster HY-5000 Skimmer Pump

Most skimmer pumps on the market are standard water pumps retrofitted with a modified impeller to draw in and chop air. The Bubble Blaster HY-5000 was built from the ground up as a dedicated skimmer pump, engineered around pulling the largest possible volume of air relative to water flow — the key to aggressive, effective protein skimming.

A digital control circuit board manages directional start-up and RPM speed, and shuts the pump down automatically if it detects a fault, protecting the motor from damage. The clear volute housing lets you see inside the pump without taking it apart, so a clog or obstruction is visible at a glance instead of requiring a teardown.

Key Features:

• Purpose-built air-shredding design, not a modified water pump
• Digital control board for directional start-up and RPM management
• Automatic shutoff on fault detection to protect the motor
• Clear volute housing for at-a-glance internal inspection
• Direct fit for SRO-5000 INT/EXT/SSS and XP-5000 INT/EXT/SSS, no adapter required
• Max flow: 480 GPH
• Max air draw: 2100 L/H (72 SCFH)
• Power consumption: 55 watts

Ideal For:

• Direct replacement pump for Reef Octopus SRO-5000 and XP-5000 skimmers
• Hobbyists looking to restore or boost skimming performance on this skimmer size
• Anyone stepping up from the HY-3000 for a larger skimmer body