skimmer pump suggestions

[greatgman]

the skimmer i will build will be this exact one
http://themantledmonster.thereeftank.com/spics.html
what size pump do u suggest ?
(thinking quiet one 3000 -780gph)

 

[Nels22]

why not use the exact pump he has (mag 7) if it worked for him must be good.

 

[MarineFlake]

Just an observation, but it seems odd that such a large skimmer would have such a small collection cup..

 

[greenmaji]

Just an observation, but it seems odd that such a large skimmer would have such a small collection cup..

It appears he installed a drain on the collection cup for that problem..