Pump for Euro-reef?

[gobytron]

wouldnt any pump with a higher gph be an upgrade as long as the outlet size matched up?

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by gobytron

wouldnt any pump with a higher gph be an upgrade as long as the outlet size matched up?

I guess the answer to that is yes... but I am wondering if anyone has any specifics I should consider, as I am not familiar.

I am sure most pumps have different needle wheels... so whats a good pump to consider?

[globaldesigns]

The Sedra 5000 with Needlewheel would be good. Around $150

[bignose]

I'm no pro with skimmers but you should have a pump properly sized for the skimmer. You wouldn't be able to just toss on any pump with the same size outlet. Water should stay in the chamber for some time so the bubbles can work up the neck. If the flow is too fast the bubbles would just be pumped out or you could overflow the skimmer.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by bignose

I'm no pro with skimmers but you should have a pump properly sized for the skimmer. You wouldn't be able to just toss on any pump with the same size outlet. Water should stay in the chamber for some time so the bubbles can work up the neck. If the flow is too fast the bubbles would just be pumped out or you could overflow the skimmer.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

I believe you could add a ball valve to any pump and solve this problem pretty easily...most quality skimmers have that modicum of control already.

[imcosmokramer]

you can visit this site, they service euro-reef skimmers http://www.reefdynamics.com/Default.asp