Diy protein skimmer

[D4jack]

Hey guys. I just finished my protein skimmer. Here's a look at it. I used a pretzel jar. Some pvc a cheap pump from Amazon and an elastic cord jar from harbor freight. It was all random stuff I had laying around. This is my final design after weeks of trial and error. Hopefully it works for a while at least.

 

[Nate Chalk]

That's pretty sick, total cost though?

 

[D4jack]

I'm guessing under $40 if you had to buy it all. I'll probably switch the valve out for a gate valve. I didn't glue any of the pvc for cleaning purposes.

 

[D4jack]

 

[D4jack]

I drilled a 3/8 hole in the stand pipe to keep the water at the optimal level inside the skimmer.

 

[D4jack]

Here's the foam forming. I will update in a few days on skimmate production.

 

[D4jack]

Here it is on day 2. I'm excited its actually working!

 

[D4jack]

Update. I added a spray paint cap inside the lid to deflect the bubbles. It works like a charm. I'm getting about 8 ounces of skimmate a week.