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So for my 55 gallon reef tank I’m to cheap to buy a skimmer so I thought I would make my own so I’ll keep you guys updated on how it’s going
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Have you decided on what style You're going to make? What is your current tank setup. I'm considering making my own as well so I def would like to collaborate or at least follow this thread.So for my 55 gallon reef tank I’m to cheap to buy a skimmer so I thought I would make my own so I’ll keep you guys updated on how it’s going
Have you decided on what style You're going to make? What is your current tank setup. I'm considering making my own as well so I def would like to collaborate or at least follow this thread.
How big is the tank you plan on using?Well I’m in the process of getting the tank up and running after I build the skimmer and I get my filter socks I’m then building the sump so I know I’ll have room for everything but I was thinking of using a 2 liter bottle for the skimmer and maybe we can share ideas to get a good working skimmer
How big is the tank you plan on using?
I got a 125 given to me and my only thought was building what I've seen talked about in the aquatics systems engineering book using pvc. Though tbh I'm buying my first skimmer and then will prolly experiment with other ideas. I assume the bottle is to use as a cone shaped neck. What are you going to use for bubble creation?
Not familiar with those. Is this a venturi design or are you going to use bubble stones or what?I have a 55 gallon display and a 20 gallon sump and I have a small rio 1100 pump that I’m going to use for my skimmer
Not familiar with those. Is this a venturi design or are you going to use bubble stones or what?
From my understanding it depends on application. If your trying to get maximum bombardment and dwell times in the shortest possible design then venturi and needle wheel setups rock but I've read that the taller counter current systems with bubble stones work too good. The store bought skimmer I've had on my 55 is a venturi and it works great and is quite tiny rly. In my mind I want to try 3 types on my 125. A 5' counter current with bubble stones, 2x 28" counter current with bubble stones and ran in series, and a 20" but fat and using a venturi and needle wheel and see whichever I like better or is easier/more practical.It’s going to be a Venturi design I think air stones are much less effective
Of the current skimmer or what I plan?Do you have pictures
Of the current skimmer or what I plan?
I don't at the moment. I completely forget what brand the one I have now is. I can get that info tomorrow when I get off work. Far as designs go Im still doing more research on the 3rd design.Your current skimmer and can you draw out your plans for the other ones too
I'll try and have either a cpl examples or rough sketches by tonight.When you get off work could you show me your designs
That's pretty much my setup as well as goal. I'm buying a eshopps sump/fuge combo cuz frankly I'm impatient but I want an external skimmer to keep things neat and more accessible. What is your ideas on a diy skimmer. I believe you and I were on another thread talking about skimmers correct?I'm in the process of figuring out if it's worth making a skimmer myself. I would want an external skimmer. My set is 100gal total.
That's pretty much my setup as well as goal. I'm buying a eshopps sump/fuge combo cuz frankly I'm impatient but I want an external skimmer to keep things neat and more accessible. What is your ideas on a diy skimmer. I believe you and I were on another thread talking about skimmers correct?
You posted on pvc and acrylic fittings if I'm not mistaken.Not sure but probably