RC500.2 Protein Skimmer Technical Specifications


Euro-Reef's world renown RC Series Protein Skimmers utilize a mixture of 1/8” wall US made cast acrylic tube, 3/8” US made PVC sheet, and custom US made CNC’d acrylic and pvc parts. Skimmer includes fractionating pumps with “Pin-Wheel” impellers and proprietary PVC Venturis.

All RC Series Skimmers are handmade per spec and may take 2-3 weeks for delivery

  • System Capacity: 500 US gallons (1900 liters) w/ Medium Bio-load
  • Ideal Flow Through Rate: 500-750 gph (1900-2800 lph)
  • Footprint: 17" x 24" (425mm X 600mm)
  • Height: 30" (900mm)
  • Reaction Chamber Diameter: 12" (300mm)
  • Reaction Chamber Volume: 33 US gallons (125 liters)
  • Pump(s): 2 x Euro-Reef Skimmer Pump Model SPE5 (modified EHEIM 1262)
  • Power Consumption w/Air: 80 watts
  • Air Intake: 30 lpm / 1800 lph (Using a Dwyer RMA-22 Airflow Meter)
  • Inlet Size: 1.0"
  • Outlet Size: 1.5
SRP $2399.95


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