Mr. Fosi Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 I didn't get it installed on the AGA, but I did get the collection cup drain hole plumbed. Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Well, I finally got it installed on the 5g. I think it looks a little absurd, but it works. All told, I think I spent around $35, but I have a lot of fittings and pipe that I haven't used. I will have to do a lot less experimentation with the next one (if there is a next one). That will translate to less $$. I could make another one of these for about $20 and I think that is a lot better than $150. I guess this thread will pass into obscurity, but it was fun wasn't it? Link to comment
neanderthalman Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Even the best threads vanish. I had no idea just how huge that skimmer is....it's definitely overkill. Looks rather impressive and imposing behind that 5.5, like an obelisk of water polishing greatness....... Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 ... like an obelisk of water polishing greatness....... Link to comment
ProFlatlander15 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 this is an awesome thread mr. fosi. i am going to try and make me one of these. i have about 24" of 4" dia pvc at my house...and since i know it can be done now, i can't wait to get started. great DIY Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 ... since i know it can be done now, i can't wait to get started. great DIY Very cool. Post an update once you start it. Just a quick update: Before I put this skimmer on the 5.5g I had a nasty film on my water, now it is gone. I'm getting a few microbubbles in my tank, but I think that is an artifact of having the output feeding into the spillover of the AC70. Link to comment
somoney Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Well, I finally got it installed on the 5g. I think it looks a little absurd, but it works. LoL, That thing is friggen huge!! Props to you for its construction. PS. When I first saw this picture I was not sure if it was: A. Protine Skimmer or B. The worst possible place to hide your bong Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 B. The worst possible place to hide your bong Yeah, that's what everyone at work said when they saw me carrying it around. Link to comment
neanderthalman Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 That'd be a great way for college reefers in a dorm to hide theirs.... Link to comment
revkev6 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 probably smells about the same too.... lol Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 probably smells about the same too.... lol Naa. It smells like nothing. I have a 3" test cap on top of the cup. Link to comment
GrizzleBee's Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 ahah just dont try and make a pvc bong, cause melting pvc fumes are hardore deadly. To the maxx. Link to comment
HotRod68Camaro Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 so what are the dimensions of the skimmer? i might have to make one for my 20H. Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 so what are the dimensions of the skimmer? i might have to make one for my 20H. I am on my way out of the office and I will post them once I get home. Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 29" high 4" diameter It could be done shorter, or with wider pipe. In fact, I have already asked around to see if I know anyone that has some scrap pipe so that I can try a shorter/wider version. Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 I was looking into my tank earlier today and I noticed that the oily film was back on top of my water. Then I looked in my skimmer and saw that it wasn't skimming. Rather than do anything, I just let it go. Now the film is gone and there is a stiff foam in the cup. Strange... Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 I took the skimmer offline for now b/c I want to change the output. I had real trouble controlling the splashes (and therefore salt creep) that were created by the water returning to the AC70. I am thinking of modding the output with a bubble box and a spillway, but I haven't decided when/how to do it. Link to comment
fishieCJ Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have a random question that has nothing to do with this build. Why cant you put a air pump tube to the inlet of a venturi to increase air production? seems like it would work right? Link to comment
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