DIY Protein Skimmer....?

nattybug33

Member
Does anyone know of a website or have plans of their own to build a protein skimmer, I'm currently building a sump, so I thought what the hay I'll try a skimmer, too.
 

shiby1510

Member
They are a little more complicated than you would think.. do some searches for them here is a little blue print but you're gonna do a lot of research.

 

wattsupdoc

Active Member
Tim helped me with mine!!1
It works awesome. BTW Tim, just moved mine outta the sump and made some room for a fuge if I decide to go that way.Made any decisions on lighting? I broke down and abandonded the DIY T5's. Found a new fixture with 8- T5's for 300.00 shipped. Couldnt build my 6 lamp one for that soooo.....U know.
See YA!
 

moby

Member
BTW, if you don't mind spending a little extra money and you like to see the bubbles in the column they make clear PVC.

Google it!
Moby
 

xhappyx

Member
Originally Posted by TurningTim
Here ya go! Works like a charm!
i was wondering if u had any more pics or step by step as well.. looks simple and cheap to make...
 

turningtim

Active Member
Can't post today, I just got back from out of town . But anyone interested I can help. This one is based on a Deltec design, recirc style fed directly from the overflow. The real work is on the inside and can explain in detail.
Tim
 

xhappyx

Member
Originally Posted by TurningTim
Can't post today, I just got back from out of town . But anyone interested I can help. This one is based on a Deltec design, recirc style fed directly from the overflow. The real work is on the inside and can explain in detail.
Tim
am definatly looking forward to any help u can give me on this.. thanks
 

xhappyx

Member
Originally Posted by TurningTim
No problem for a fellow Eagle Fan........
I grew up in Collingswood.......
Tim
hopefully this season works out a little bit better then last. heheh. collingswood isn't too far from me i'm in toms river. if u get a chance. shoot me an email at h22teg@hotmail.com. can't wait to get rid of my berlin turbo skimmer.. hhehe
 

xhappyx

Member
Originally Posted by TurningTim
Haven't forgot about you guys! Just screaming busy! I'll post ASAP
thank u i was hoping u didn't forget
 

turningtim

Active Member
Heres a couple more. I different design, more like ASM (wattsupdoc built one like this) in sump. Detail of the ventri I made and another shot of mine!


 
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