Octo Aquatrance 3000 Water Pump
SKU: AQ-3000
Genuine OEM Direct Replacement: Authentic factory-spec alternating current (AC) utility water pump engineered explicitly for main system filtration loops and media reactors.
Balanced High-Flow Paddle Impeller: Outfitted with an integrated smooth-blade vane assembly designed to maximize fluid velocity and kinetic energy lift under pressure.
Submersible or Dry External Utility: Features an advanced, moisture-sealed motor casing that can operate fully submerged in sump chambers or hard-plumbed inline externally.
Efficient Power-to-Flow Ratio: Delivers a robust 792 gallons per hour of continuous fluid movement while maintaining a low 45-watt energy profile.
Thick-Wall Threaded Plumbing Port: Molded with a standard 1-inch male threaded intake and discharge tracking array to accept generic slip unions or barb fittings.
Polished Heavy-Duty Ceramic Shaft: Outfitted with an industrial-grade ceramic axle pin and matching rubber end dampers to provide smooth, friction-free tracking.
Reef Octopus
Globally trusted for premium protein skimmers and pumps, engineered in-house for unmatched reef filtration performance.
Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000 High-Flow Utility Water Pump (AQ-3000)
The Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000 Utility Water Pump (SKU: AQ-3000) is an authentic original factory-spec circulation motor distributed by CoralVue to maintain high-volume water turnover, solid line pressure, and reliable distribution across your core filtration system. A healthy reef or marine ecosystem relies on constant, uninterrupted water movement to keep dissolved oxygen high and carry waste to your mechanical filter pads. The AQ-3000 is engineered as a robust, budget-friendly workhorse, pushing a true 792 GPH through standard return lines, massive multi-stage media reactors, UV sterilizer loops, or multi-tank frag systems.
Designed for maximum flexibility, the Aquatrance 3000 features a fully sealed stator casing wrapped in an impact-inert polymer housing. This enables the pump to sit safely submerged in open sump compartments or run externally alongside an auxiliary reservoir. Rather than utilizing a fractionating pinwheel that shears the water column, the AQ-3000 features heavy-gauge, dynamically balanced smooth paddles. This profile easily manages backpressure from vertical plumbing lines and tight pipe bends. Paired with a polished ceramic axle spindle, the pump minimizes active heat transfer to your water column, ensuring whisper-quiet operation and an exceptionally long service life.
Key Features
Industrial Ceramic Wear Axle: Micro-polished central ceramic pin resists abrasive scarring from sand grains and carbon fines, preventing early motor lockouts.
Thermal Overload Defense Loop: Smart internal winding shields monitor operating resistance, safely shutting down power lines if a physical jam causes overheating.
Removable Suction Plate with Dampers: Includes a sliding bottom anchor plate equipped with suction isolation feet to stop harmonic humming against aquarium glass.
(Note: This standard utility pump is designed for moving clean water. It does not include an air venturi nozzle or needlewheel mesh impeller, which are exclusive to skimmer-series pumps).
Verified System Deployment Applications
Main Sump Return Pumps: Direct replacement loop return for medium-to-large marine setups requiring dedicated turnover volumes under 800 GPH.
High-Capacity Media Handling: The ideal high-pressure supply motor for driving large-frame commercial media reactors, heavy biopellet churners, and multi-bulb UV configurations.
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000 AC Utility Water Pump with Smooth Paddle Impeller and Power Cable
(1) Removable Bottom Slide Bracket with Rubber Isolation Suction Pads
(1) Clear Threaded Intake Strainer Grid Guard
(Note: Step-down plumbing slip unions, vinyl barb adapters, and flexible hose lines are sold separately).
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: Reef Octopus Aquatrance 3000 Water Pump
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: AQ-3000 (Alternative System Code: WP-OCT-AQ-3000)
Maximum Rated Fluid Turnover Volumetrics: 925 Gallons Per Hour (3,000 LPH Baseline Fluid Lift)
Maximum Rated Physical Head Height Elevation: 9.2 Feet Max Delivery Lift (2.8m)
Operating Electrical Workload: 120V AC / 60Hz / 45 Watts Core Power Draw
Hard Plumb Outlet Size: 3/4in outlet
Hose Barb Connections: 0.98Overall Physical Dimensions: 5.3 Inches x 2.8 Inches x 4 Inches (L x W x H)
Note: THIS IS NOT A PRESSURE-RATED PUMP. This pump is not ideal for second-floor applications or for feeding Beckett or downdraft skimmers where consistent pressure is required.
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.