Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 300

Description

Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 300 — In-sump skimmer for 2000 to 3000 litre reef systems

SPS-dominant systems and large mixed reefs tend to run lean on nutrients by design, which puts extra pressure on the skimmer to keep exporting organics without stripping everything the corals still need. Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 300 (SKU: MA069104) is built for marine systems of 2000 to 3000 litres, carrying a 70 W Mantis Tornado 6000 needle-wheel pump that draws 2500 L/H of air through the reaction chamber.

The body stands 700 mm tall on a 320 by 260 mm base, the largest single-pump footprint in the range below the 500 and 800. The same turbulence-reducing inlet and bubble dispersant chamber used throughout the Tornado line let the 300 manage the higher air volume without the wet, unstable foam that an undersized skimmer produces at this throughput. It is in-sump only, built in solid PVC and acrylic, and fully strippable for servicing the pump and riser. Systems closer to 2000 L that find the 300 producing more foam than needed can run the 200 instead, while systems above 3000 L move to the 500. The 300 and the 200 have overlapping tank ranges between 2000 and 2500 L, so the choice between them comes down to stocking density and feeding. The maker names the 70 W pump on the 300 as the Tornado 6000, the same pump name used for each half of the dual-pump 800.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Large mixed or SPS reefs: Systems of 2000 to 3000 L running a lean nutrient regime.
• High-turnover sumps: Tanks where the return pump and skimmer both run at the upper end of their range.
• Multi-tank systems: A single skimmer servicing a connected set-up of that total volume.
• Stepping up from the 200: Where foam output has started to outpace the collection cup.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Install level: Stand the 300 in its sump section on a flat, level base.
• Set the water depth: Match the sump level to the operating depth the body is designed for.
• Allow a longer break-in: Expect the foam head to take longer to stabilise at this air volume.
• Strip for cleaning: Disassemble completely on a schedule to clear the pump and riser of salt.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 70 W Tornado 6000 pump: 2500 L/H air intake for large reef bioloads.
• 320 × 260 mm base: The largest single-pump footprint below the 500 and 800.
• 700 mm body: Built for 2000 to 3000 L aquariums.
• Stable high-volume foam: Turbulence-reducing inlet and bubble dispersant chamber scaled for the output.
• Full strip-down: Services pump and riser without special tools.

Product Details

• Brand: Mantis
• SKU: MA069104
• Product Type: Filters > In-Sump Protein Skimmer
• Pump: 70 W Mantis Tornado 6000, needle-wheel
• Air Intake: 2500 L/H
• Dimensions: About 320 × 260 mm base, 700 mm tall
• Suitable Aquarium Size: 2000–3000 L
• Installation: In-sump only
• Material: Solid PVC and acrylic construction
• Other Sizes: Tornado 120 (MA069100), 150 (MA069101), 180 (MA069102), 200 (MA069103), 500 (MA069105), 800 (MA069106)
• Target Environment: Marine and reef aquariums