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Octo SRO XP8000 Collection Cup Lid (Red)
SKU: ROP-CCLID-XP8000
- 100% Genuine OEM Factory Hardware: Manufactured directly by Reef Octopus as an exact drop-in structural match to replace faded, cracked, or dropped cup covers.
- Vibrant Fire-Red Tint Profile: Precision-molded in signature Reef Octopus high-visibility red accents to seamlessly integrate with your existing structural system theme.
- Massive Dual Model Tracking: Calibrated as the definitive factory match to fit both the SRO XP8000 In-Sump (INT) and SRO XP8000E Recirculating External platforms.
- High-Impact Saltwater-Safe ABS: Injection-molded from a dense, non-leaching polymer matrix that completely resists brittle fracturing under prolonged exposure to aggressive ozone gas.
- Integrated Gas Vent Detents: Features precision center exhaust ports to allow clean air translation while capturing thick, foul-smelling organic waste proteins.
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Reef Octopus Super Reef Octopus XP8000 Replacement Collection Cup Lid (SKU: ROP-CCLID-XP8000)
The Reef Octopus Super Reef Octopus XP8000 Replacement Collection Cup Lid (SKU: ROP-CCLID-XP8000) is an authentic, structural OEM component distributed by CoralVue to preserve total equipment safety and maximize protein fractionation inside light-commercial filtration loops. Full-cone protein skimmers process massive bioload volumes using the industrial Bubble Blaster HY-10000s pump matrix, which forcefully injects an immense column of micro-bubbles up through the body. When this turbulent organic froth explodes over the collection riser neck, a fine, oily salt mist is constantly generated. Without an intact, true-fitting lid securely blocking the exhaust path, the air current will throw volatile wastewater straight out of the cup rim—blanketing your facility walls, electronic automation nodes, and structural wiring setups in destructive salt creep.
Molded to meet meticulous industrial design metrics, the ROP-CCLID-XP8000 forms an airtight, gravity-seated lock across the heavy-duty SRO XP8000 cup rim. The underside of the structural face incorporates an engineered moisture guide bevel. This specific alignment encourages rising organic mist to quickly condense into heavy droplets that fall safely back down into the waste reservoir instead of blowing out into the environment. Replacing a compromised or lost factory cover seals offensive skimmer odors safely away, preserves baseline backpressure channels, and stops aggressive salt creep tracking right at the source.
Key Features
Prevents Disastrous Salt Creep Updrafts: Safely blocks volatile, air-driven organic mist from splashing out of the open cup and damaging nearby equipment rooms or wire tracks.
Isolates Pungent Waste Odors: Seals the open collection reservoir tightly, keeping the harsh, sulfurous smell of skimmed fish organics from leaching into your facility air loops.
Instant Drop-On Maintenance: Requires zero tools or adjustment pins; simply lift the old lid away during your weekly cup maintenance wipe and set the fresh replacement into place.
(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) individual red collection cup lid. Cast acrylic collection cups, automated neck cleaners, waste drain line plug loops, and primary full-cone skimmer body towers are sold under separate product categories).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus Super Reef Octopus XP8000 Injection-Molded Replacement Collection Cup Lid (Red)
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: Reef Octopus Lid XP 8000 (int/ext) Red
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: ROP-CCLID-XP8000
Primary Structural Casing Color: High-Visibility Signature Red
Housing Material Composition: Non-Leaching High-Impact Hardened Polycarbonate-ABS Blend
Primary System Pathway Track: Odor Containment and Evaporative Condensation Control
Chassis Platform Compatibility: Form-Fitted strictly for the Reef Octopus SRO XP8000INT and SRO XP8000E Collection Cups
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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- Turn off power to your massive Bubble Blaster HY-10000s pump engine to fully collapse the rising foam column inside the full-cone skimmer body.
- If removing a broken or cracked lid, lift it straight upward and clear of the clear cast acrylic collection cup rim.
- The Critical Rim Inspection: Inspect the upper tracking edge of your collection cup bowl. Use a soft towel dipped in warm vinegar to thoroughly wipe down the inner and outer seat tracks to remove any thick organic mud, dried salt crust, or baked-on particulate slime.
- Retrieve your fresh ROP-CCLID-XP8000 red collection cup lid from its box and align its perimeter guide rings with the top opening of your skimmer cup.
- Lower the lid straight down onto the cup rim. Press lightly along the edges to confirm that the lid rests completely flush and flat along all tracks without rocking.
- Verify that the center ventilation slots are completely unhindered, restore power to your pump engine loop, and resume high-performance protein skimming.
Pro Tips:
- Never Mistake This Full-Cone Lid for the Standard SRO-8000EXT Cylinder Cover. Because Reef Octopus scales its heavy industrial equipment catalogs tightly, it is incredibly easy to confuse replacement lids across the 8000-series family. The standard SRO-8000EXT features a traditional hybrid cylinder body that uses a different collection bowl diameter and rim shape. This ROP-CCLID-XP8000 Red Lid is custom-profiled exclusively for the true, full-cone geometric layout of the XP8000 series cup. Always check your skimmer nameplate to verify it contains the XP full-cone designation before finalizing your system update.
- Never Scrub the Smooth Red Polymer Face with Abrasive Scouring Pads. While this premium replacement lid is built to handle intensive system operations, cleaning the smooth red plastic with stiff wire brushes, rough green kitchen scratch pads, or coarse paper towels will leave fine hairline scratches across the finish. These micro-scratches trap organic slime and fish waste significantly faster, turning the crisp red accent dull and cloudy while creating an anchor point for bacteria. Always clean your lid using a soft microfiber towel or a smooth sponge under warm, fresh water.
- Routinely Wash the Center Air Vent Slots to Block Silent Pressure Overflows. Because the high-volume Bubble Blaster pump aggressively forces thousands of liters of air through the skimmer column per hour, that air must escape cleanly through the integrated vent holes built into the center of this red lid. Over a few weeks of active skimming, sticky organic sludge and popping bubbles will leave a heavy crust over these narrow vent slots. If left uncleaned, the crust will seal the slots shut—building an internal air vacuum that forces the water column to rapidly spike and unexpectedly flood your collection cup. Pass a small soft bristle brush through the vents weekly to keep air moving freely.