lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

lockrookie · #1 08-01-2012, 06:53 AM

my new skimmer that i cant fit into my sump...yet lol a little modification and we will be good to go

Coralgurl · #2 08-03-2012, 03:57 PM

Great looking skimmer, been following your review....not that I need a skimmer but its interesting.

Can you post a pic on how you notched out your stand? I can't get my skimmer out either, and I either have to cut a notch out of the sump or completely drain it and push it out the end of the stand. I like the drawer idea and I think I'll look into it, there's no way to get the sump out of the stand without draining everything.

lockrookie · #3 08-03-2012, 04:58 PM

i can.. its not pretty lol my stand is made of all wood and i believe yours is made of metal.. i was able to quietly...(as quiet as one can be with a hand saw) .. cut a chunk out of the hindering 2x6. then i had to remove the water level control valve to manipulate it into position andcarefully twist and adjust until the fellinto place ..then i had to assembl the skimmer in a 112" x 12" area lol it took me, after cutting the 2x6 30 to 45 min to get the body then skimmer together. maybe longer with various curse words leading the way. but i will post a pic for you as ugly as it is .. i haveno shame hehe

Coralgurl · #4 08-03-2012, 05:49 PM

Ya, my stand is steel, so there's no cutting there. My only option for removal right now is to drain and slide, but it makes me nervous to do this as the sump ages....I haven't done a flood test since adding in all the equipment to see how much of a difference it makes for levels if I were to notch the sump.

I love ghetto fixes, you are probably the only one who would even notice how it looks, others will just oooo and ahhh over the tank

lockrookie · #5 08-03-2012, 06:03 PM

well yes and no skimmer king has a good idea about rolling the sump you just have to make sure you have room for rollers. i do have one other suggestion for you if you have the room you could plumb a second tank into your sump and have that tank just for the skimmer it can be hidden in a cabinet beside the main tank...which candouble asstrage for tank stuff..if you have the space for it

lockrookie · #6 08-05-2012, 04:35 AM

skimmer is installed barely but we got there. took a bit to get it to settle down and running ..decentlly pleased. also hooked up my resevoir. i can sleep easier at night knowing it wont puke on the floor of the stand. i stillhave to pickup some float switches for backup. but over all pleased. nuff babbling here arethe pics

gregzz4 · #7 08-05-2012, 04:47 AM

Like that green beer keg