Skimmer Pump Pre-Filter

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Bunner, Aug 27, 2009.

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Does anyone else use a pre-filter (the sponge) on their skimmer pump? I do... or did anyways but it reduces my skimmers preformance whenever it becomes clogged and i know i need to clean it....

    I also use it on my return pump but it actually serves a dual purpose. 1 as a pre-filter and 2 as a home for all my amphipods :)
     
    Bunner, Aug 27, 2009
    Bunner, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Nope, I only use a prefilter on my return pump to keep large chunks of gunk (and hermits) from getting into my chiller and tank.
     
    tigermike74, Aug 28, 2009
    tigermike74, Aug 28, 2009
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