via DesignandReef We showed you the Bubble Blaster and Water Blaster pumps made by Honya, manufacturer of the Octopus line back in March. Despite the intial hesitation regarding the pump’s price (initially thought to be near $200) the laguna-like design has been seen in parts of Asia, most recently at Aquarama in Singapore–where Marlon of [...]
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We showed you the Bubble Blaster and Water Blaster pumps made by Honya, manufacturer of the Octopus line back in March. Despite the intial hesitation regarding the pump’s price (initially thought to be near $200) the laguna-like design has been seen in parts of Asia, most recently at Aquarama in Singapore–where Marlon of DesignandReef snapped the photo above. With the large range of products and versions from Octopus, there is never a guarantee that a specific model will make widespread distribution and there was no guarantee the Bubble Blaster and Water Blaster would make it to the U.S..
We’ve now been informed the pumps are on their way to the States. The Bubble Blaster pump for skimmer applications will be paired with the new 2009 series of skimmers called the Super Reef Octopus Line. As expected, not all “Honya retailers” will be carrying this pump. Truthfully I am hesitant with the design, I’ll stick with proven laguna motor blocks for now. However, if Honya can lower the initial pricing of these guys it may make a significant impact on the large sized aquarium skimmer market… the early numbers do sound promising.
Initial stats are said to be 85 scfh or 2400lph at ~50w, see thumbnail image at right. This pump will be used on all the Super Reef Octopus skimmers, and will get an internal placement for a reduced footprint design. External designs are also being made, the largest an 8000 model sporting 3 bubble blaster pumps for 7,200lph of air intake.
For now, we’re looking forward to another skimmer pump that will be controllable should be marketed soon…
