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Octo SRO 8000EXT Collection Cup (Black)
SKU: ROP-CC-8000EXT
- 100% Genuine OEM Factory Part: Manufactured directly by Reef Octopus as an exact drop-in structural match to replace cracked, dropped, or heavily calcified light-commercial collection cups.
- Thick-Wall Cast Acrylic Construction: Engineered with commercial-tier optical cast acrylic and an over-molded black base sleeve to withstand physical cleaning impact and continuous weight loads.
- Pre-Tapped Gravity Drain Port: Features a heavy-duty integrated waste output port designed to divert dark liquid skimmate straight into a secondary remote waste locker or floor drain line.
- Refined Foam Directional Guide: Incorporates a custom wide-diameter inner neck slope designed to gently condense massive rising waste bubbles without inducing localized neck turbulence.
- Explicit 9-Inch Neck Scale Alignment: Specially dimensioned to press-fit seamlessly over the large ∅9-inch neck tracking system of the SRO-8000EXT light-commercial external skimmer chassis.
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Reef Octopus SRO-8000EXT Replacement Collection Cup - Black Base (SKU: ROP-CC-SRO8000EXT)
The Reef Octopus SRO-8000EXT Replacement Collection Cup with Black Base (SKU: ROP-CC-SRO8000EXT) is an authentic, structural OEM component distributed by CoralVue to sustain flawless waste fractionation inside light-commercial external recirculating protein skimmers. External skimmers (EXT) function entirely outside of a filtration sump, making absolute airtight and watertight sealing mandatory across every square inch of the acrylic housing to safeguard your property. The collection cup on this industrial-scale system handles extreme air and water backpressure generated by the high-volume Bubble Blaster HY-10000s pump matrix, which moves a massive 4000 L/H of air. Over years of intensive commercial use, accidental dropping during cleanings, harsh impact damage, or micro-fractures along the bottom neck joint can create volatile bypass leaks. Swapping out a compromised cup instantly restores an airtight, secure compression seal over the skimmer neck.
Molded to meet meticulous industrial design specifications, this heavy-duty cup features an oversized outer bowl diameter paired with an integrated 9-inch inner riser neck. The bottom black nylon and acrylic structural collar features a precise taper that slides tightly over your primary 16-inch skimmer body flange. Equipped with a molded lower outlet nozzle, it lets operators attach standard flexible line hosing to continuously divert massive volumes of concentrated waste proteins directly into a remote auto-shutoff locker before it can build up, break down, and ruin your large-scale system's water parameter stability.
Key Features
Eliminates Volatile Equipment Room Salt Creep: Re-establishes an airtight, watertight seating connection against the external commercial skimmer neck, keeping dry facility zones safely protected.
Simplifies Periodic Servicing: Precision slip-neck sizing provides a smooth, tool-free lift mechanism, letting you pull the heavy cup away for deep cleaning without shaking the entire skimmer column.
100% Saltwater-Inert Safety Line: Built from premium cast acrylic that will never leach manufacturing chemical stabilizers, toxins, or color residues into delicate coral reef setups.
(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) individual SRO-8000EXT cast acrylic collection cup with a black base trim and built-in drain nozzle. Plastic drain valves, collection cup lids, automated neck cleaners, and primary skimmer body towers are sold under separate product categories).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus SRO-8000EXT Cast Acrylic Replacement Collection Cup Assembly with Black Base Trim & Pre-Tapped Drain Nozzle (Lid Not Included)
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: Reef Octopus SRO-8000EXT Collection Cup (Black Base)
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: ROP-CC-SRO8000EXT
Primary Structural Base Trim Color: Deep Marine Black
Internal Core Neck Diameter: 9-Inch Industrial Riser Tracking Line
Primary Target Skimmer Body Scale: Form-Fitted for 16-Inch Body Columns
Structural Framing Material Base: Saltwater-Safe, Heavy-Duty Cast Optical Acrylic & Hardened ABS Plastic
Drain Port Assembly Profile: Barb-Style Gravity Skimmate Overflow Output Nozzle
Chassis Platform Compatibility: Form-Fitted strictly for the Reef Octopus SRO-8000EXT (Light Commercial Model)
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 90days
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 the owner's or his agent's first knowledge of the defect.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given the 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.
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- Unplug your massive Bubble Blaster HY-10000s pump engine and isolate your external feed pump to fully collapse the rising foam column inside the skimmer body.
- Grip the thick outer rim of your old, worn collection cup firmly with both hands, twist gently back and forth, and lift it straight upward and away from the neck of the commercial skimmer column.
- The Critical Neck Cleaning Step: Inspect the 9-inch receiving neck track on the main skimmer column. Use a soft towel dipped in warm vinegar to thoroughly wipe down the inner and outer connection rings to clear away any thick organic mud, dried salt crust, or calcified scale.
- Retrieve your fresh ROP-CC-SRO8000EXT collection cup from its box. Push your flexible drain line tubing onto the barbed output nozzle at the base of the black collar.
- Align the black base neck sleeve of the new replacement cup with the top opening of your skimmer body. Press downward firmly, evenly, and carefully until the cup seats completely flat and level against the shoulder stop.
- Place your collection cup lid back over the top bowl rim, confirm that your waste drain line to your waste collector is entirely clear, restore power to your pump engines, and resume high-performance protein skimming.
Pro TIps:
- Never Mistake This Commercial Cup for the SRO-XP8000 Full-Cone Variant. Because Reef Octopus balances the internal air-handling dynamics of their large-scale skimmers tightly, it is incredibly easy to select the wrong replacement cup variant by mistake. While both commercial units occupy a similar footprint, the SRO-XP8000E is a full-cone skimmer that tapers to a unique neck dimension, whereas the standard SRO-8000EXT is a hybrid cylinder-to-cone body featuring a dedicated 9-inch neck profile. To ensure an absolutely flush, airtight, and leak-free compression fit over your light-commercial tower, always verify your exact nameplate before ordering.
- Never Scrub the Cast Acrylic Core with Rough Kitchen Scratch Pads. Because this high-end replacement component is engineered from optical-grade cast acrylic to give you a clear view of your skimmer's waste output, it can scratch easily if handled incorrectly. Cleaning the inside of the collection cup neck with stiff wire brushes, rough green kitchen scratch pads, or coarse paper towels will leave micro-hairline scratches across the plastic. These micro-scratches trap organic slime faster, cloud the acrylic surface, and make it much more difficult for waste bubbles to slide up into the collection bowl. Always use a soft microfiber towel or a smooth sponge with warm, fresh water during your weekly maintenance cleanings.
- Execute a Bi-Weekly Hot Water Rinse Down the Drain Port to Stop Waste Crusting. The dark organic skimmate pushed out of massive commercial fish systems by the HY-10000s pump matrix is packed with highly concentrated, sticky proteins, fish lipids, and heavy particulates. As this thick waste fluid flows out through the bottom barbed drain nozzle, thin layers of organic sludge will rapidly bake onto the inside of the narrow drain hole. Because a commercial system pulls immense waste volumes, a hard organic clog can form unexpectedly, causing the large collection cup to overflow. Make it a strict routine habit every two weeks to pour a cup of boiling-hot fresh water straight down the drain port to flush away any organic sludge.