Return Pumps · Reef Octopus
Reef Octopus VarioS-8 Controllable DC Pump (2700 GPH) fit check
Reef Octopus VarioS-8 Controllable DC Pump (2700 GPH) Return Pumps specs, fits roughly 120-300 gallon systems, compatibility math, risks, alternatives, and vendor-neutral buying links.
Category
Return Pumps
Build tier
Premium
Estimated price
$549 est.
Tank fit range
fits roughly 120-300 gallon systems
Format
DC Return Pump
Maximum flow
2,700 GPH
Compatibility math
Head-loss margin
rated GPH should cover 5-10x system turnover after derating
Example: A 95g system usually wants about 950-1,900 rated GPH if plumbing cuts flow roughly in half.
Return pumps are judged by delivered flow, not only the zero-head box rating.
Risk notes
- Box-rating GPH is measured at zero head. Real stands, elbows, valves, and plumbing cut that number down.
- Price is marked as estimated, so verify current vendor pricing before treating the budget as final.
Full spec snapshot
- Category
- Return Pumps
- Build tier
- Premium
- Estimated price
- $549 est.
- Tank fit range
- fits roughly 120-300 gallon systems
- Format
- DC Return Pump
- Maximum flow
- 2,700 GPH
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