{"product_id":"reef-factory-base-pump","title":"Reef Factory Base Pump","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eReef Factory Base Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smart, high-performance return pump designed for modern reef aquariums. 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data-end=\"2919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eSelect pump size based on aquarium volume and total head pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eInstall securely in sump or inline plumbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eEnsure adequate water level before operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003eConfigure flow and feed modes using controller or app\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eClean intake and fittings regularly for optimal 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