Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I got tired of waiting to buy a nano skimmer...so, I built my own. The skimmer is 2" X 3" X 15" with a maxi 900. I placed it in the second chamber but easily fits in the first or third. I have it set on a timer to operate 12hrs out of the day. The collection cup fills with a tea color waste and needs to be emptied everyday. Skimmer is still in the breaking in period. Other than that, I'll let the pic's do the rest... Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Sorry for the small pics... Link to comment
DamageInc Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Nico, That's a sweet skimmer. Are you are able to close your hood fully with that skimmer in the chamber? I may have to be your first customer! Let me know how it goes. Nick Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Thnx Nick, Skimmer doesn't get in the way of the hood...fits nice and snug back there. I won't be selling these...I may get myself in trouble if I do. LOL Link to comment
Undertheradar Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 wow, thats cute...and talk about accurate! Link to comment
Sushi Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 you did one helluva job downsizing the thing looks great, let us know if it starts pulling darker skimmate, that thing looks great! Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Thanks UTR, You certainly were an inspiration, your recent post helped me very much. Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Uchiha, Thnx... I raised the collection cup last night with the rubberband(O ring)around it and was able to pull out a much darker tea color skimmate. I'm still trying to get it adjusted just right. Thnx again... Nick Link to comment
kgbenson Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 That thing looks awesome. Keith Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Thnx. The smoked transparent acrylic cost me a little more but, I just had to make it look cool. Nick Link to comment
Dome001 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 great setup Nico. Where did you get the acrylic from? Dome Link to comment
BoraBora Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Don't want to get in trouble eh? Hows about the source then so we can try and make them ourselves . . . wait . . . I'd probably loose a limb but might be some other handy folks that would like to give it a try. I might be able to do it . . . does duct tape hold under water? Looks great though! Good Job! Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Dome, I got the acrylic from a local shop in Fort Lauderdale, FL. BB, I'll try and post some DIY plans soon. Thnx... Nick Link to comment
Dome001 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 kewl can you give me a name? I live in Miami. Dome Link to comment
Nico Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Dome, I got the acrylic at prospectplastics.com because, I was in the area. I picked up two types, clear and smoked transparent. There's one place called theplasticpeople.com which is located in Miami. They are closer, just off the Palmetto and have more stock. Also, I was in Lowes recently and noticed they had a dark transparent acrylic which was similar and much cheaper. Nick Link to comment
fishman89 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 as a favor do you think you could email me some plans for the skimmer that is a sweet setup. ive been looking for something like that. it would be a huge help. lshipjunkie@gmail.com Link to comment
Nico Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Fish, No prob, I've been real busy, but when I get a chance I'll try to draw some up... Link to comment
fishman89 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 hey thanks whenever you get around to it that would be awesome Link to comment
Doriftu Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 ditto on the plans, would love to see them, shame u not willing to make some others to sell, as your only a stone throw away. Link to comment
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