Need idea for a pump for protein skimmer

[Ace Peezy]

I have a 120 FOWLR I'm setting up and my protein skimmer didn't come with a pump. What is the best pump for that?

 

[Ace Peezy]

More information: I already have an Eheim Compact Pump 1000, I don't even know if this would be good for my protein skimmer, but the fitting on the pump is 1/2 inch and the fitting on the protein skimmer inlet is 3/4 inch and I couldn't find any adapters at Home Depot, so not sure how to connect a tube to both ends...???

 

[sandwi54]

Which skimmer is that? The proper pump is the pump that should have come with the skimmer.

 

[moondoggy4]

Can you post a picture of the skimmer?

 

[Ace Peezy]

Etss sump buddy 40

 

[Ace Peezy]

Description on the website ( http://www.superskimmer.com/SumpBuddy40.htm ) says " We adjusted the downdraft tower design to allow full skimming tower action all the way to its base.
The bio-ball action has been changed in the tower and this design only uses two-four large bio-balls to produce intensive foaming action when larger pumps are used (900gph),recommended for tanks larger then 100 gallons, Use 6-8 mini bio-balls when used with the normal pumps (700gph) for tanks up to 120 gallons. Use with submersible pumps such as
Magdrive #7 or 9.any 700-950 gph powerhead
Tank Size: up to 180 gallons
Processing capability up to 500 gallons/hour"

 

[Drae]

Use a sicce syncra 4. It's by far better than the mag drive and much quieter. Downdrafts are good skimmers.

 

[Ace Peezy]

Thanks Drae, after looking at the reviews and seeing the noise complaints about the Mag I went with the Sicce.