Using 1 pump to run skimmer as well as return?

[Volitan]

I was wondering if we could use a single pump (assumingly strong enough) to work the skimmer, at the same time double up as a return pump? Has anyone tried doing this?

[bloodlamb]

My tank maker suggest to tee one my chiller return pipe to the skimmer. The return is used to feed the chiller and return to the tank.

I personally think that its probably going to be too weak (using a 1262). I think I willl use it for a FR instead. I think its easier to tune a skimmer if it got a dedicated pump. as suggested by others.

[junyong84]

very hard la, unless u running on the best iwaki?

even MD 55 wun be able to do that. Most people use it soley 4 their beckett