Best $100-$150 Protein Skimmer

[Johniejumbo]

Only thing I'm worried about is if the pump is gonna crap out and die and I'll have to buy another $70 pump, I'd rather get a $150 protein skimmer in the first place... if you haven't experienced the pump dying then I'm more inclined to settle on it.

I got the skimmer used 2 years ago. The guy had it in use for a few years before that. It’s still going just fine. I may get a new pump for it soon. Found one on amazon for 49.99. I did notice the little rubber end that hold the impeller in place has worn a bit a few weeks ago but it’s still running ok. Only reason I’m thinking new pump instead of just impeller is because it’s 5+ years old.

 

[thatsruff]

I got the skimmer used 2 years ago. The guy had it in use for a few years before that. It’s still going just fine. I may get a new pump for it soon. Found one on amazon for 49.99. I did notice the little rubber end that hold the impeller in place has worn a bit a few weeks ago but it’s still running ok. Only reason I’m thinking new pump instead of just impeller is because it’s 5+ years old.

Yeah, I should also note that I never had a problem for the year and a half or so I was running it. When I had to shut down I don't think I cleaned it at all before sticking it in unconditioned storage for several years. Not surprising that it wouldn't run properly after that treatment.

 

[James77]

So the foaming pump can be submerged?

Edit: I looked up the pump and it seems like it can be altered for in-sump usage...

On the RO 110 you are talking about, yes. Most external skimmers can be run in sump as they are usually pumps that can be run in/out of sump plumbed externally. But some skimmers use external pumps, one I had like 15 years ago used a reeflo pump.