Not every return or feed pump needs DC variable speed — sometimes a reliable, affordable prop-impeller pump is exactly the right tool. The Reef Octopus Aquatrance line spans six flow capacities, doubling as both a general water pump and a direct replacement for several Reef Octopus reactors and skimmers.
Why a Simple Prop-Impeller Pump Still Earns Its Place
Fixed-speed, prop-impeller pumps are affordable, reliable, and simple to install — for a straightforward return line or reactor feed that doesn't need variable-speed tuning, they're often the more practical and cost-effective choice.
Choosing a Size
- Aquatrance 800 — the smallest in the lineup, an affordable return or feed pump for smaller applications.
- Aquatrance 1200 — steps up flow from the 800, built as a reliable return pump or media reactor feed pump.
- Aquatrance 1500 — offers more flow than the 1200 for mid-size return pump needs.
- Aquatrance 1800 — a direct replacement pump for several Reef Octopus reactors and skimmers, and stands on its own for general use.
- Aquatrance 2000 — rated for 582 GPH max flow at 6.9 feet of head, drawing just 45 watts.
- Aquatrance 3000 — the largest in the lineup, rated for 925 GPH max flow at 9.2 feet of head.
Setup Tips
- Size for your actual head height, since output drops as vertical lift increases.
- Consider it as a replacement pump for aging Reef Octopus equipment using the same platform.
- Works in freshwater and saltwater alike.
The Reef Octopus Aquatrance Water Pump line is available at Marine Concept Supply across all sizes — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop AQ-800, AQ-1200, AQ-1500, AQ-1800, AQ-2000, or AQ-3000, and browse more aquarium pumps.
