Octo Titanium Ground Probe
SKU: OCT-GP100
MSRP: $ 13,85
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Stray Voltage Defense: Safely evacuates induced electrical currents generated by submerged pumps, broken heaters, and faulty lighting fixtures.
Premium Titanium Rod: Features a solid titanium probe body that offers exceptional electrical conductivity and 100% corrosion resistance in saltwater.
Inhabitant Protection: Highly recommended for preventing lateral line disease (HLLE), stress, and unexplained fish mortality caused by electrical leakage.
Aquarist Safety: Reduces the risk of mild electrical shocks when working or placing your hands inside the aquarium or sump water.
Heavy-Duty Ground Wire: Equipped with a thick, insulated copper grounding wire to ensure a dedicated path to an earth ground.
Universal Application: Completely non-toxic and chemically inert, making it ideal for delicate marine reef environments as well as freshwater tanks.
Reef Octopus
Globally trusted for premium protein skimmers and pumps, engineered in-house for unmatched reef filtration performance.
Octo Titanium Aquarium Ground Probe
The Reef Octopus Titanium Ground Probe (SKU: OCT-GP100) is a critical piece of safety equipment that every aquarist should install in their tank. Modern aquariums rely heavily on submerged electronics—such as return pumps, wavemakers, protein skimmers, and glass heaters—all of which naturally emit or leak small amounts of alternating current (AC) into the water, known as "stray voltage." While this voltage may not always trip a breaker, it can severely impact the health of your aquatic life and pose a shock hazard to you.
By introducing the Reef Octopus Titanium Ground Probe into your filtration system or display tank, you provide a direct path of least resistance for that electricity to escape safely to an earth-ground outlet. Constructed from pure, high-grade titanium, the probe element will never rust, degrade, or leach toxic heavy metals into marine reef setups or sensitive freshwater systems. Installing this budget-friendly safety tool eliminates constant electrical stress on your fish, significantly lowering the risk of stress-induced illnesses like Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE).
Key Features
Firm Electrical Ground: Establishes a true, permanent ground to carry away low-level current leakage.
Corrosion-Proof Titanium: Inert metal rod withstands continuous submersion in highly corrosive saltwater environments.
Promotes Health: Helps reduce unexplained livestock stress, lethargy, and behavioral anomalies caused by electrical currents.
User Safeguard: Helps shield the hobbyist from annoying static bites or hazardous shocks during routine tank maintenance.
Plug-and-Play Setup: Uses a standard, dedicated grounding pin configuration that connects directly into any conventional three-prong wall outlet or GFCI surge protector.
Recommended Configurations
Mixed Reefs & SPS Tanks: Essential due to the high number of powerheads and electronic devices running simultaneously.
Large Sump Systems: Best placed in a high-flow chamber near return pumps where the majority of voltage generation occurs.
What’s Included:
(1) 100% Pure Titanium Ground Probe Element
(1) 10ft Attached Grounding Wire with Heavy-Duty Insulation
(1) Standard Spade Ground Connection (grounding screw not included)
Technical Specs:
Model / SKU: OCT-GP100
Probe Material: Solid Pure Titanium
Wire Composition: Insulated Copper Core
Connection Type: Ground Pin Only (No live/neutral prongs)
Compatibility: Fresh, Brackish, and Marine Saltwater Aquariums
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- One (1) year warranty on the device body/housing
- One (1) year warranty on dosing pump motor (not dosing head(s))
- Tubing, head rollers, and head bushings are considered wearable parts because they experience regular friction, pressure, and use over time, leading to natural degradation. Since these components are expected to wear out during normal operation, they are not covered under the limited warranty.
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.
Instructions:
Unpack the ground probe and inspect the wire insulation for any cuts or defects.
Submerge the metallic titanium end completely into your aquarium display or sump chamber. (Secure it in a high-flow area where it cannot fall out or touch live heating elements.
Route the wire safely along your cabinet, creating a drip loop to prevent water from traveling down the cord.
Secure the grounding spade terminal securely to a properly grounded GFCI outlet or electrical box.
- Note: The adapter plug only features a single grounding spade to be secured to a properly grounded outlet or electrical box.
- The Ultimate GFCI Partner. A ground probe should always be paired with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet. If a piece of equipment like a heater cracks, the ground probe immediately pulls the electricity away, causing the GFCI to trip instantly and cut power before the tank becomes a hazard to you or your animals.
- Sump vs. Display Placement. For the cleanest aesthetic, place the probe inside your sump's return pump compartment. Since water is continuously flowing and conductive throughout the shared volume, a probe in the sump will successfully ground the entire connected aquarium system.
- Keep it Free of Buildup. Over time, calcium carbonate, coralline algae, or organic biofilm can accumulate on the titanium tip. Every few months, give the probe tip a quick wipe down or a brief soak in a vinegar solution to keep the metal surface clean and functioning at maximum conductivity.