sump/skimmer/refugium

[duds]

i couldnt tell you if good or bad i dont have much experience with skimmers
Duds

 

[mfinn]

asm has a excellant rep.

 

[duds]

i posted a thread in lgihting and filtration about experiences with the asm G1X
Duds

 

[duds]

one final question for the cpr overflow do i need some type of pump to suck in the water to go down into the sump, or will it suck the water down there automatically?
Thanks
Duds

 

[mfinn]

I believe that is what the aqualifter pump is for.

 

[dngspot]

The lift pump will pull the water up as the air is removed. It will also remove any air that gets trapped in the overflow chamber. The more flow that is used the more air that will enter the chamber. If you are going to use a small pump for return you can hook up a air line and use your lungs to remove the air then put the air hose in one rear where the water is held when the power goes out. I prefer the lift pump.

 

[duds]

is the aqualifter pump included or do i have to purchase that seperately?
Thanks
Duds

 

[mfinn]

If you are buying it new from a online vendor, ask them. If you are buying a used unit and even if it comes with it, I would buy a new one. I've heard they don't have a real long life span.

 

[duds]

alright
Thanks
Duds

 

[dngspot]

Drs Foster Smith, Pet Solutions and Marine Depot do not include the lift pump. The pump can be had for around $10.00 at Drs Foster Smith and Pet Solutions. I think Marine Depot is more expensive.

Good Hunting,
David

 

[duds]

alright thank you for finding that out for me, i am trying to buy one of a member in my local club so i will be buying a lift pump
Thanks
Duds