alternate for sedra 3500 skimmer pump?

[d_icemand]

I recently purchased a Euro-reef skimmer. Older one close to the RS-80 I guess. It does not have a pump. I was all set to get a sedra 3500 modified pump but multiple people have stated they cause heat. What else can I get for the skimmer?

dave

[joelamb7467]

You could try a gen-x 2400 NW. About half the cost. http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/subsubcategorypage.asp?subcatindexid=ps-ac-pm

[d_icemand]

Im not sure of the flow rate that I need---I cant find the specs on the sedra 3500. Is that comparable?

[dphins]

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=2152&parent_category=6&category_search=56&root_parent_id=6
The genx is about double the gph, would that be to much for the cs-80?

[neyugn0w01]

get a sedra 5000 and do the mesh mod.

[d_icemand]

does anyone know if the venturi is the same for the sedra 3500 and the 5000? Someone told me they were but wanted to make sure.