DIY Protein Skimmer for 55gal Questions

[rwiesner20]

I have been debating on doing this for a little while now, but am unsure of how to make one that will be effective. I could really use some assistance on design. I believe the BASIC concept is you need an inlet to let the water in and a pump to aerate the water to create the bubbles that will go up into a smaller tube and then into a collection dish and then you need an outlet for the water to exit. As I said this is BASIC, if I am incorrect please correct me and any assistance is appreciated. Thank you in an advance.

 

[slice]

I just googled "DIY Protein Skimmer" and found a ton of designs.

 

[rwiesner20]

I have also done that but what I am finding is you can see a video of them but not told how they are made or any updates on how it is doing further down the line. I figured the best place would be from the forum members that have done them and can advise how it has done since created.

 

[njbillyv]

Wow building a protein skimmer, that's ambitious. You should check Craigslist, there's a ton of people selling their tanks and stuff, I've gotten some great deals. I bet you could pick one up on the cheap.

 

[acrylic51]

DIY skimmers are done.....Good planning making the skimmer efficient and productive is key.....Skimmer body, plus contact time, and good pump selection are key elements.....

 

[acrylic51]

Sorry should have mentioned there is a site you can get prefab parts to build your own skimmer.....

 

[snakeblitz33]

Go with a design and run with it. If you can understand the principles of skimmer design, it's absolutely possible.
I got a one horse power air blower I could use for one heck of a skimmer. Lol