Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 800

Description

Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 800 — Dual-pump in-sump skimmer for 6000 to 7500 litre systems

The largest reef systems rarely rely on a single pump for anything, and the skimmer is no exception once the water volume climbs into the thousands of litres. Mantis Tornado Protein Skimmer 800 (SKU: MA069106) is the top of the Tornado in-sump range, rated for marine systems of 6000 to 7500 litres and driven by two Mantis Tornado 6000 needle-wheel pumps working together for a combined 140 W and 6000 L/H of air intake.

The body shares its 364 by 312 mm base and 632 mm height with the single-pump 500, the step up in capacity coming from the second pump rather than a larger shell. The pair of pumps feeds the same turbulence-reducing inlet and bubble dispersant chamber design used across the range, scaled to cope with a higher air volume than the 500 without the foam destabilising. It is built in solid PVC and acrylic for in-sump installation only, and the body comes apart fully so both pumps can be serviced. Below 6000 L, the single-pump 500 is the better-matched size. The maker lists the pump pairing as two Tornado 6000 units, 140 W combined, and describes the range as efficient and quiet in operation.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• The largest reef systems: Single displays or multi-tank set-ups of 6000 to 7500 L.
• Wholesale and public aquarium systems: High-turnover installations needing a dual-pump skimmer.
• Heavy, continuous bioload: Systems where a single pump would be running at its limit around the clock.
• Replacing a maxed-out 500: A step up once the single-pump unit can no longer keep pace.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Check sump clearance: Confirm the skimmer section can take the 364 × 312 mm base and both pump housings.
• Wire both pumps: Connect the two pumps to power and confirm both are drawing air evenly.
• Allow an extended run-in: Expect the foam column to take longer to stabilise with two pumps feeding it.
• Service the pumps separately: Strip the body down and clean each pump on the same maintenance schedule.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Dual Tornado 6000 pumps: Combined 140 W and 6000 L/H air intake.
• Same footprint as the 500: 364 × 312 mm base, 632 mm tall.
• Largest Tornado capacity: Rated for 6000 to 7500 L systems.
• Two pumps to service: Each can be cleaned when the body is stripped down.
• Shared bubble dispersant design: Scaled to handle the higher air volume.

Product Details

• Brand: Mantis
• SKU: MA069106
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 000000069007
• Product Type: Filters > In-Sump Protein Skimmer
• Pumps: 2 × Mantis Tornado 6000, needle-wheel, 140 W combined
• Air Intake: 6000 L/H
• Dimensions: About 364 × 312 mm base, 632 mm tall
• Suitable Aquarium Size: 6000–7500 L
• Installation: In-sump only
• Material: Solid PVC and acrylic construction
• Other Sizes: Tornado 120 (MA069100), 150 (MA069101), 180 (MA069102), 200 (MA069103), 300 (MA069104), 500 (MA069105)
• Target Environment: Marine and reef aquariums