skimmer plans
 

Just wondering if any had and detailed plans for an effective skimmer, I was thinking of trying to make one of the xmas break, rather than buying one. Thanks.

found this one: http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/DIYskimmer.php , any comments on its design?

I was going to make a simular one. Where are are you going to be getting your materials? I have no exact detailed plans for one, maybe we could get together and make a couple :mrgreen:

no idea where i am going to get anything yet! just looking around for plans right now. Let me know how yours is progressing.

Re: skimmer plans
 

What type of details are you looking for?

well, i guess just like the link i posted... it has all the materials listed that you need, and step by step instructions on how to assemble it. The only problem with the one in that link is the outlet has to be plumbed above the top of the mixing box or it won't work....

I'm sure you could modify that, but I think that is the most detailed description I've seen. You might find a thread on RC, but it doesn't get much better for details than that link

Some skimmer designs for u to look at :)
 

http://maskcanada.org/skimmer/ Very professional looking skimmer...

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/skimmersdiy/

http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/snailmandiy.htm

http://www.ozreef.org/diy/protein_skimmer.html

Hope this helps... ( i like the first one )

Tyson

wouldnt it just be cheaper to just buy one than to make one yourself

No way! My skimmer cost me about $100 to make, and the comparable "retail" is about $700.

$700 for a skimmer :eek: how big was the skimmer that you were bout to buy and where did you buy it from??

Most decent skimmers start at $400, IMO. I have a 155g tank, and a skimmer for that is over $500 anyway. The bullet 3, comparable to mine, is $799.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...alogno=ps-pmb3

A Euroreef for mine would be at least be $609, probably more.

where did you get the parts to make it cuz my seaclone skimmer makes way too much bubble ....now thinking to make one over christmas break

"parts" are from the acrylic store. Some from the plumbing supply store. Then you'll need a good table saw and a really good router. You'll need a router table also. Use the good carbide bits. See the link at the top of this thread for plans.

Is there anyone who sells acrylic tubing in less that the 6 or 10 foot lengths, if I wanted to make a skimmer I'd still have way to much material left over.

Doug