Sedra /skimmer question

[jumpincactus]

I have a euroreef skimmer rated for 135 gallons. It comes with a sedra powerhead with needle wheel venturi injector. My question is this does sedra incorporate in thier powerheads anywhere a foam filter??? My buddy said that they do and I just cannot see from looking at the pump in the sump where a oam filter would be located. My concern is if it has a foam filter acting as mechanical flitration then it is a nitrate trap. Do any of you know if my buddies claim is correct????

 

[bertoni]

The Sedra pump I have doesn't have a foam filter anywhere. I think he or she is talking about some other model.

 

[Paulairduck]

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The standard Sedra circulation pumps do come with a foam filter and can be deitrius traps, but the the standard sedra pumps that come with the Euro Reef skimmers have a venturi installed and the foam filter cap is removed or not installed, by the pump maker.

:beer:

 

[NDreefer1]

Well...

The pump doesnt have any foam filters on it, but the euroreefs come with a foam piece that fits on the outflow pipe, mainly to minimize splashing noise. If you are really concerned about this do a search for "gate valve mod" which will let you ditch the foam as well as make the skimmer easier to control (some have the gate valve standard though)

- Bob