recomended pump for skimmer

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    It's an Instant Ocean Seaclone 100 skimmer. A 20 gallon tank, 30 gallon sump (only holding 10 gallons though).

    What kind of gph do I need and how does the skimmer produce the bubbles? Does it need an air line in the the pump?

    Thx
     
    Kevin_E, Apr 25, 2013
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  2. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

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    I had a Gen-X GX 2400 Pump w/ Needle Wheel for Protein Skimmer on my Berlin Turbo until I forgot to turn the ATO on and burned it up. I need a new one now. or a new impeller However I could never find just the Impeller.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    The original pump is a Maxi-Jet 1200, and yes, you need the venturi intake for the pump.
     
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  4. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Is the 1200 necessary? PR can I get a smaller one?
     
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  5. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I'd try and go with what it came with, design sort of thing. Where did yours go?

    There should already be a venturi to add the air. on the intake to the pump is better if possible
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

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    +1

    Also, the venturi only fits the 1200 and is sold separately.
     
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  7. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I got it for free, it just needs a pump. Any pump with air intake should work, no?
     
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  8. Mr. Bill

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    It might work if it has a similar GPH rating; the MJ1200 is 295.
     
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