Octo Aquatrance 800 Water Pump
SKU: AQ-800
- High-Efficiency Multi-Utility Drive: Functions seamlessly as a dependable small return pump, utility transfer pump, or dedicated pressure feed for fluidized media reactors.
- Ultra-Low Energy Draw: Outfitted with an eco-conscious motor block that draws a mere 7 watts of power while pushing smooth, continuous turnover loops.
- Dual Application Architecture: Engineered with complete water-tight potting to support fully submerged sump operations or dry, external inline configurations.
- Balanced Propeller Impeller: Employs a premium, factory-calibrated standard propeller rotor that optimizes water movement velocities across low-head applications.
- Standard Plumb Interfacing: Features standard 1/2-inch inlet and outlet connections to easily splice into standard aquarium plumbing systems.
- Whisper Quiet Components: Utilizes a wear-resistant polished ceramic shaft core to lower friction levels and eliminate harsh mechanical vibrations.
Reef Octopus
Globally trusted for premium protein skimmers and pumps, engineered in-house for unmatched reef filtration performance.
Reef Octopus Aquatrance 800 Submersible & External Utility Water Pump
The Reef Octopus Aquatrance 800 Water Pump (SKU: AQ-800) is a highly efficient, versatile utility pump engineered to provide dependable fluid circulation across fresh and saltwater ecosystems. While pinwheel skimmer pumps are restricted exclusively to foam fractionating, the Aquatrance 800 utilizes a standard open-blade propeller impeller. This design makes it a superb choice for driving low-head return lines, delivering continuous influent to media or carbon reactors, or acting as a reliable, space-saving fluid transfer pump within your sump basin.
Operating on an incredibly economical 7-watt power grid, the AQ-800 manages a maximum water turnover rate of 240 gallons per hour with a maximum head height of 3.0 feet. Its completely sealed, epoxy-potted motor housing can operate entirely submerged inside a filtration compartment or placed externally as an inline dry pump. Built around a precision-ground ceramic shaft paired with protective composite end bushings, this utility pump minimizes heat transfer to your water column while defending against the hard calcium scaling and salt friction that often plague generic utility pumps.
Key Features
Versatile Fluid Delivery: Perfectly optimized for feeding flow to media reactors, small aquarium return lines, and automated water change loops.
Flexible Hose Attachment: Arrives complete with targeted stepped hose barb adapters to connect easily with standard soft vinyl hobby tubing runs.
Adjustable Intake Screen: Includes a removable front suction plate with a manual slider to easily customize your incoming water flow rates.
Robust Hardware Isolation: Heavy-duty rubber mounting suction cups cushion the base frame, neutralizing rattling vibrations against glass or acrylic sump walls.
Compact Footprint Integration: Bypasses unnecessary external casing bulk to give you maximum breathing room in tight or crowded sump spaces.
Operational Performance Metrics
Maximum Volumetric Flow Rate: 240 GPH (908 LPH)
Maximum Dynamic Head Height: 3.0 Feet
Standard Hard Plumb Interface: 1/2-Inch Inlet / Outlet Sockets
Included Barb Step Adapters: Fits 0.67-Inch and 0.79-Inch Inner Diameter Vinyl Hoses
(Note: This is a non-pressure-rated utility pump; it is not intended for high-head multi-floor basements or high-resistance Beckett/downdraft skimmers)
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus Aquatrance 800 Water Pump Unit
(1) Removable Adjustable Front Intake Screen Cover
(1) High-Performance Propeller Impeller Assembly (Pre-Installed)
(1) Stepped Hose Barb Output Adapter Set (0.67 in / 0.79 in)
(4) Vibration-Dampening Rubber Suction Cup Feet
Technical Specs:
Official Model Name: Aquatrance AQ-800 Utility Water Pump
SKU / Part Number: AQ-800 (Product Code: RCV25000)
Operating Electrical Grid: 120V / 60Hz (Standard Wall Outlet)
Power Consumption Rating: 7 Watts
Physical Boundary Dimensions: 4.5 in L x 2.4 in W x 3.6 in H
Inlet / Outlet Connection Size: 1/2-Inch Metric Threaded Profile
Official Structural Warranties: 5-Year Factory Warranty on Pump Body Housing / 1-Year on Rotor Assembly
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.
- Unplug all active electrical connections in your filtration area before installing or servicing your aquarium water line.
- If installing submersed, press the pump firmly onto the bottom floor of your sump glass to let the suction cups lock.
- For hard plumbing setups, thread your standard 1/2-inch female union couplers clockwise straight onto the pump's inlet and outlet snouts until hand-tight.
- For soft plumbing setups, screw the provided stepped barb adapter onto the output, soften your vinyl hose with warm water, and slide it tightly over the barbs.
- Fill your sump or plumbing loop completely with water to prime the lines; never operate the internal propeller dry.
- Connect the main power line to a GFCI-protected safety wall bank, and adjust the front slider nozzle to hit your desired flow target.
Pro Tips:
- Always Avoid Dry Running. Never power on the Aquatrance 800 unless the internal impeller chamber is completely flooded with water. Because this is a standard magnetic-drive utility pump, it relies on surrounding water to lubricate the spinning ceramic shaft assembly. Running the pump dry causes immediate friction heat, warping the plastic impeller blades and permanently damaging the motor block.
- Keep the Front Screen Free of Macroalgae. If you run this pump inside a refugium zone containing loose macroalgae like Chaetomorpha, check the adjustable front intake screen every week. The high suction velocity will pull loose plant strands and detritus mats directly against the intake slits. If left uncleaned, this blockage starves the pump of water, causing it to run hot and shortening its lifespan.
- Ideal Reactor Companion. Due to its steady 240 GPH flow rate and incredibly low 7-watt power usage, the AQ-800 makes a perfect standalone feed pump for small-to-medium biopellet, GFO, or carbon reactors. Utilizing a dedicated feed pump like the AQ-800 instead of manifold plumbing prevents pressure drops on your main return line, keeping your overall system flow rate much more stable.