Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 500

Description

Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 500 — In-sump skimmer for 4000 to 5000 litre systems and frag farms

A system running several thousand litres, whether one large display or a bank of connected grow-out tanks, produces more waste per day than a home aquarium skimmer was built to handle. Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 500 (SKU: MA069105) is rated for marine systems of 4000 to 5000 litres and runs on a 105 W Mantis Tornado 10000 needle-wheel pump, drawing 5000 L/H of air through the body.

At 364 by 312 mm at the base and 632 mm tall, the 500 shares its footprint with the top-of-range 800, the difference between the two coming down to pump arrangement rather than body dimensions. The turbulence-reducing inlet and bubble dispersant chamber used throughout the Tornado range carry over here, built to cope with an air volume many times that of the entry-level 120. It is an in-sump unit only, built in solid PVC and acrylic, and disassembles completely for servicing. Frag farms and wholesale systems running close to 5000 L that need more capacity again move to the dual-pump 800. The maker rates the Tornado range as efficient and quiet in operation, and names the 105 W pump on the 500 as the Tornado 10000, the pump size also used for the 10000 return pump in the same range.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Large single displays: Systems of 4000 to 5000 L in one connected water volume.
• Frag farms and grow-out systems: Multiple tanks on a shared sump at this total volume.
• Heavy daily feeding: Large systems where feed rates and bioload scale with tank numbers.
• Stepping up from the 300: Where a single Tornado 6000 pump is no longer enough.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Allow for the footprint: Confirm sump clearance for the 364 × 312 mm base before installing.
• Level and connect: Stand the skimmer in its section and wire the 105 W pump to power.
• Run in gradually: Expect several days before the foam column and collection rate settle at this volume.
• Plan for larger servicing: Schedule full strip-downs more often given the higher throughput.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 105 W Tornado 10000 pump: 5000 L/H air intake for large systems.
• 364 × 312 mm base: Shared footprint with the top-of-range 800.
• 632 mm body: Built for 4000 to 5000 L of total water volume.
• High-volume foam handling: Turbulence-reducing inlet and bubble dispersant chamber scaled for the output.
• Full disassembly: Services the pump and riser on large systems without special tools.

Product Details

• Brand: Mantis
• SKU: MA069105
• Product Type: Filters > In-Sump Protein Skimmer
• Pump: 105 W Mantis Tornado 10000, needle-wheel
• Air Intake: 5000 L/H
• Dimensions: About 364 × 312 mm base, 632 mm tall
• Suitable Aquarium Size: 4000–5000 L
• Installation: In-sump only
• Material: Solid PVC and acrylic construction
• Other Sizes: Tornado 120 (MA069100), 150 (MA069101), 180 (MA069102), 200 (MA069103), 300 (MA069104), 800 (MA069106)
• Target Environment: Marine and reef aquariums