what is the difference? which is better to have on a protein skimmer?
peckhead Active Member Feb 5, 2007 #1 what is the difference? which is better to have on a protein skimmer?
acrylic51 Active Member Feb 5, 2007 #2 Needlewheel skimmer......Old style venturi is quite a bit of maintenance to keep running efficiently IMO......Needlewheel just drop in and fire.
Needlewheel skimmer......Old style venturi is quite a bit of maintenance to keep running efficiently IMO......Needlewheel just drop in and fire.
ejensen Member Feb 5, 2007 #3 Venturi uses water pressure to pull in the air. I have one. You just need a big pump. Needle wheel uses the pump to bring in the air and chops it up with the needle wheel. I would go with the Needle wheel.
Venturi uses water pressure to pull in the air. I have one. You just need a big pump. Needle wheel uses the pump to bring in the air and chops it up with the needle wheel. I would go with the Needle wheel.
