How to build a skimmer

jawz

jawz

Member
k that things looks liek terminator not a protein skimmer, geez *faints in disbelief*
 
joez

joez

Member
That website made a really complex skimmer...I'm going to try designing a much simpler model. I'll post plans when I'm done.
 
joez

joez

Member
Wow...I had no idea that clear tubing was so expensive! It seems all websites selling it require no less than 5ft worth to buy, and when it's about $15/ft of 4" diameter, the total order will be close to $100 with shipping and all various peices.
Almost seems cheaper to out right buy one.
 
reefersx2

reefersx2

Member
There should be enough to make a few though maybe you can get some one who needs a skimmer to share the cost with you.
Just a thought.
Joey
 
melbournefl

melbournefl

Member
Aquatic Eco-Systems sells and prices by the foot for acrylic tubing. 4 1/2" (which fits 4" PVC fittings) is $12.45 a foot. This is a bit more expensive than other places I've found on the web but, as I said, they do sell it by the foot so if you only need a little bit it's much cheaper. I've dealt with them many times in the past and they are very good to work with. I'm not going to post a link but if you do a search on the web I'm sure you'll have no problem finding them.
HTH
Later,
Paul
 
joez

joez

Member
thanks melbourne...that helps alot. :)
BTW...how much flow for a pump is needed? 100gph enough for a skimmer?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top