J jamos5790 Member Supporting Messages 270 Reaction score 21 Apr 1, 2009 #1 Could that be used as the return to the tank?
T texhorns98 Active Member Market Messages 1,323 Reaction score 0 Apr 1, 2009 #2 Hmmmmm...good question. I'm not sure the usual skimmer pump could push water against that kind of head loss.
Hmmmmm...good question. I'm not sure the usual skimmer pump could push water against that kind of head loss.
S seedless reefer Active Member Market Messages 1,247 Reaction score 0 Apr 1, 2009 #3 Concur about the head pressure. I did use the skimmer output to feed a seperate fuge in the past.
glxtrix Active Member Market Messages 4,226 Reaction score 6 Location Smyrna Apr 1, 2009 #4 I would think the back pressure would make your skimmer freak out. If there is no pressure on the output, like Lorens feed to a fuge, that's fine.
I would think the back pressure would make your skimmer freak out. If there is no pressure on the output, like Lorens feed to a fuge, that's fine.
skriz Well-Known Member Messages 4,188 Reaction score 131 Apr 1, 2009 #5 Short answer would be no. The logistics make it close to impossible.
J jamos5790 Member Supporting Messages 270 Reaction score 21 Apr 1, 2009 #6 Well I'm bout to c about another pump.