Reef Octopus VarioS-6Reef Octopus

$450

Return Pump

Reef Octopus VarioS-6

by Reef Octopus

Mid-tier VarioS DC pump — 1717 GPH with 5-speed dial and 0-10V output compatible with Apex, GHL, and Hydros for mid to large reefs.

midWorks with Apex FusionDC pumpControllable

Max flow

1,717 gph

Max head

4.9 m

Power

70 W

Type

from$450

Compatibility with your build

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Specifications

The full sheet

Performance

Max flow: 1,717 gph
Max head: 4.9 m
Type: DC
Controllable: Yes

Electrical

Power: 70 W

What we check

Rules this part takes part in

Return / turnover

Checks the return pump delivers 4–10× the total system volume per hour (wave makers handle display flow separately).

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Works well with

Compatible tanks

Waterbox

INFINIA Peninsula 7225

REEFER Peninsula S-950 G3

Reef Peninsula S3/P 1500

178 gal

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Frequently asked

What are the key specs of the Reef Octopus VarioS-6?

Max flow: 1,717 gph. Max head: 4.9 m. Power: 70 W. Type: DC.

How much does the Reef Octopus VarioS-6 cost?

The Reef Octopus VarioS-6 starts around $450, though prices vary by retailer — see current offers on this page.

Which tanks is the Reef Octopus VarioS-6 compatible with?

Based on ReefPicker's compatibility checks, the Reef Octopus VarioS-6 fits tanks including Waterbox INFINIA Peninsula 7225, Red Sea REEFER-S 850 G3, Waterbox REEF LX 290.6. Add it to a build on ReefPicker to check it against your specific tank.