Broken Skimmer! Can I fix it?

[Quickplaya]

I just bought a skimmer for 10 dollars. I don't know what kind it is. I don't even know if it would be good for my 55gal tank. I want to put it into a sump. It didn't come with a pump. I know it is 13" tall and a darker smokey color. It is broken. Please look at the pics and tell me if I can fix it. THANKS!

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[Tom@HaslettMI]

Wish I could help answer your questions... but I have never seen a skimmer like it. Is there any writing on it at all? If so please post it as it may be useful information.

Tom

[Quickplaya]

PROTEIN SKIMMER AQUARIUM FILTER W 530GPH POWERHEAD PUMP | eBay

 

PROTEIN SKIMMER AQUARIUM FILTER W 530GPH POWERHEAD PUMP | eBay

I think this is it. I don't have a pump for it... I want to put it into a sump eventually.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

That looks like the one you have.

It shouldn't be too hard to find a replacement pump... you just need something that pushes 2000 L/hr (aka 530 gallons/hour) and possibly a few PVC parts to get the pump outlet and skimmer intake to matchup. It looks like it should work in a sump. I have no idea how well it will work since the air intake is after the pump outlet.

Please keep us posted and good luck.

Tom

[Sir Patrick]

Looks like the broken part shouldnt effect performance in sump at all. I agree with tom- find a pump a bit over 500 GPH, with an output that matches the tube it connects to, and give it a try.

[larryandlaura]

+1