{"product_id":"mantis-turbo-13000-dc-return-pump","title":"PREORDER — MANTIS Turbo 13000 Wi-Fi DC Return Pump","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;border:1px solid #C6A15B;background:#FAF7F0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER — Expected shipping in mid-December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our incoming MANTIS range. Shipping will begin after the products arrive, around the opening of AquaStudio Lexington. Timing is estimated and may change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMANTIS Turbo 13000 — Plan your return flow around the system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Turbo 13000 is a Wi-Fi DC return-pump option for moving water from the sump back to the aquarium. Its published maximum flow is 13,000 L\/h, approximately 3,434 US GPH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI recommend choosing a return pump around the flow you need after the water has travelled through your actual plumbing. Start with the lift height, pipe diameter, bends and any equipment on the return line. The largest number on the pump is not the flow you should expect at the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbo 13000 Wi-Fi — MTT13000W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13,000 L\/h \/ approx. 3,434 US GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 m \/ approx. 24.6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublished power range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–80 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 × 89 × 124 mm \/ approx. 7.95 × 3.50 × 4.88 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-slot \/ 6-pole DC motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMANTIS app for iOS \/ Android + LED controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmerged or external, following the supplied instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePublished dimensions are listed by the authorised MANTIS distributor. Allow additional clearance for fittings, tubing and maintenance.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWi-Fi control and feed modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust operation through the MANTIS app on iOS or Android.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED controller for local adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree built-in feed timers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of outlet nozzles is supplied; check the fittings against your plumbing before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mantisaquarium.com\/app-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial MANTIS app setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pairing. MANTIS specifies a non-5 GHz Wi-Fi network for setup; follow the controller instructions supplied with your pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompare the four incoming Turbo Wi-Fi models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chart compares published maximum ratings and power ranges. It is not a flow-versus-head performance curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/MANTIS-Turbo-WiFi-Comparison.png?v=1794015115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/MANTIS-Turbo-WiFi-Comparison.png?v=1794015115\" alt=\"MANTIS Turbo Wi-Fi 1500, 3500, 6500 and 13000: published maximum flow, maximum head and power ranges. Separate maximum ratings, not head-flow curves.\" width=\"1760\" height=\"2400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTap the chart to enlarge it. Maximum flow and maximum head are separate operating limits; they are not achieved together.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding the flow rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximum flow and maximum head describe different operating points. Maximum flow is a low-head reference; useful flow falls as head pressure and plumbing losses rise. Do not treat the maximum head as the height at which the pump will still deliver its maximum flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s installation checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for lift height and losses through pipework, bends, valves and any manifold-fed equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the overflow and drain can safely handle the selected return flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave access to remove the pump and clean the inlet and impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the controller, power supply and electrical connectors dry and ventilated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter installation, test both a power-off drain-down and restart to confirm the sump has sufficient spare capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn flow connects the sump and display. Plan the additional circulation required by your corals separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not select this pump by aquarium volume alone. Share your lift height, pipe diameter, return layout and target flow with us so we can help you assess the installation. A model-specific head\/flow curve is required to estimate delivery at a particular head; the maximum ratings alone cannot provide that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/return-pumps\"\u003eCompare return pumps\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mantis\"\u003eExplore MANTIS\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk François Neo about your return plumbing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANTIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68391885013215,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/Mantisturbo.png?v=1794014583","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/mantis-turbo-13000-dc-return-pump","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}