Help with skimmer pump

hrdneglcry · Jul 28, 2025

I have been using Rio pumps for awhile for my skimmer along with a venturi inlet. But mow the impeller is damaged and I cannot find another Rio. I also cannot find a replacement impeller. I bought a pump in Amazon but I cannot hook the venturi to itz. When I bought the skimmer it came with an eco plus which is where I go the venturi valve inlet. I could use some tips on which pump to use or which ones I might be able to attach the venturi inlet. I do not want to spend alot

Rocks reef · Jul 28, 2025

Let's begin here. What skimmer is it?

X-37B · Jul 28, 2025

Pics would help!

UncommonSense · Jul 28, 2025

For starters; it sounds like you’re trying to use a traditional lift pump vaned impeller for moving air, which isn’t what they are intended to do, and likely why yours was destroyed!

You want a pinwheel/needle wheel style impeller, these are intended to move air as well as water, and are what all modern internal pump skimmers use!

A_Blind_Reefer · Jul 28, 2025

Is this one of those old school skimmers where the rio pump just presses into the skimmer? I had one many moons ago. If it is would an mj (maxi jet) work out? The Rio mine used back in the day was identical to an MJ600 or 900, I don’t remember.