{"product_id":"mantis-tornado-300-protein-skimmer","title":"PREORDER — MANTIS Tornado 300 Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;border:1px solid #C6A15B;background:#FAF7F0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER — Reserve yours from our incoming shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for immediate shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place your order now to reserve a unit from our incoming MANTIS shipment. Orders will ship only after the products have arrived and are ready for dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected shipping: mid-December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, around the opening of AquaStudio Lexington. This is an estimate, subject to shipment arrival and the store opening schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorders are placed through our regular checkout at the price shown. Quantities are limited to the incoming allocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMANTIS Tornado 300 — Protein skimming for larger marine systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tornado 300 combines a Tornado 6000 pump with a listed air intake of 2,500 L\/h and 70 W power consumption. The manufacturer lists it for 2,000–3,000 L systems, approximately 528–793 US gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI recommend choosing a skimmer around the actual feeding routine and fish load, with enough room to service it comfortably. A maximum tank rating is not a guarantee for a heavily fed system. Contact us to review your aquarium before selecting this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTornado Skimmer 300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody designation in manufacturer table\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTornado 6000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir intake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 × 260 mm (12.6 × 10.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 mm (27.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer tank range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000–3,000 L (approx. 528–793 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-sump only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan the installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow additional clearance to remove the collection cup and reach the pump. Confirm operating water depth and the electrical specification of the supplied US unit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-skimmers\"\u003eProtein Skimmers\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mantis\"\u003eMANTIS equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact François Neo\u003c\/a\u003e for selection advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTornado Skimmer Parts Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/mantis-tornado-parts-guide-francois-neo.png?v=1794003379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/mantis-tornado-parts-guide-francois-neo.png?v=1794003379\" alt=\"MANTIS Tornado protein skimmer parts guide: 26 numbered components and manufacturer exploded view. Series reference; components may vary by model.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:1800px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eManufacturer series reference. Components may vary by model. Select the image to view the numbered parts in detail.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANTIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68391671627999,"sku":null,"price":945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/Mantisskimmer150-1.png?v=1794003169","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/mantis-tornado-300-protein-skimmer","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}