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

  • Capacity: Up to 1,500 US gal (5,700 liters)
  • Ideal Aquarium/System: 500 US gal/(1,950 liters) w/ medium bio-load
  • Footprint: 18" x 20"
  • Height: 30"
  • Reaction Chamber Diameter: 12"
  • Inlet Size: .1.0"
  • Outlet Size: 1.5
  • Ideal Operating Water Depth: N/A
  • Max Operating Water Depth: N/A
  • Pump(s): 2 x Euro-Reef Skimmer Pump Model SPE5
  • Power Consumption w/Air: 80 watts
  • Air Intake: 30 lpm/1,800 lph (Using a Dwyer RMA-22 Airflow Meter)
  • Ideal Feed/ Flow Through Rate: 1-1.5 times the system volume per hour
SRP $2399.95


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