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2bafish 04-01-2012 09:50 PM

Coralife skimmer pump upgrade?
 
I got a coralife 220 hob skimmer. I wonder if anyone ever upgraded the needle wheel pump with another pump. Maybe something with a bit more power? Any advice is appreciated

RDNanoGuy 04-02-2012 10:41 AM

Typically it's not a good idea to change the pump on a skimmer. They are usually sized to match what the body can handle. Some people do upgrade the needle wheel by adding some Enkamat mesh to make a hybrid mesh wheel. This will help the pump make finer bubbles and improve the skimmers performance. Besides, there are good makes of skimmers on the market that only cost a few dollars more than a quality pump alone.

Hope that helps. :)


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