Air Pump for Skimmer?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by patrick824, Dec 5, 2009.

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  1. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    When I put an air hose to my Skim-Rite 1500 pump air port and attach it to my Maxima air pump big bubbles just come out of the pump and it stops sucking water. Do I need a special air pump for the skimmer?
     
    patrick824, Dec 5, 2009
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    or do i not need one at all?
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    Got a link to this skimmer?
     
    Matt Rogers, Dec 6, 2009
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