cthegame
Reef enthusiast
So i finally setup my tank again after the move. Here are some pics of the skimmer i made. Its a real beast
Finished tank after move
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Alexander
Reef enthusiast
hmm thats interesting. Is the skimmer producing results that you are liking?
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
that collection cup look a tad small for that big of a skimmer
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
Its skimming really strong. Still trying to get the adjustments right to get it to skim a little less as my tank is not heavy stocked at all and as dustin mentioned, the collection cup is too small. I need to get a larger cup for it.
BigH55
I'm that guy
What kind of pump did you use? Can you post a build thread on that Warlock.
ccCapt
Reef Hacker
The diameter of the neck is what kills that. It's way too narrow and doesn't allow for a good air/water ratio. You can't get enough air into it for the diameter of the body.
Probably better than a SeaClown tho. ;)
Probably better than a SeaClown tho. ;)
yote
In Memoriam
Looks like the move went fairly smooth.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
What makes you say that? There is plenty of air in there and its over skimming IMO. I can adjust it to have the foam start building up alot lower than then neck. It just depends on how high or low i adjust the water out section
But the there is alot of surface area so it needs to have a strong pump that produces alot of bubbles. the neck area is just where the skimate is pushing up if you see in the above pic
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cthegame
Reef enthusiast
here is another one made by someone else. See how the foam is not being built in the neck but much lower, i have yet to adjust mine to start foaming lower. Still playing around with it. I'll take a pic when i have the right setting
BigH55
I'm that guy
What pump are you using in that. Also, where would the pump hook into. If you have a link to build one of these let me know im very interested. How many gallon tank would that skim?
BigH55
I'm that guy
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
Nice find. Thats exactly what i was about to post. Def save a alot of money.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
I think i have the adjustment more proper now - here is a pic:
BigH55
I'm that guy
So when they pick up the water jugs and bring new ones, will you have to make a new skimmer? Where did you get the pump? Is it a sedra 9000 like on the website? You should add a bubble plate to the bottom,, and see if that make it even better.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
I had that bottle sitting around for years so i just used it. but you can buy them at any water store. Make sure you get the kind without a handle. Also make sure you have the right tools to do the cut on the top part evenly or it will be a bitch to stick it back. The pump should be at least 600gph imo, i need to still order a good one. Main thing for me for now was to get all the cutting and pluming parts done and test it out.
Good idea on the bubble plate.
Good idea on the bubble plate.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
how can i figure out what size tank this skimmer can handle? The guy on the website has huge tanks so im guessing it will allow me to push my tank to the limits - i wonder how much more it will act up once my bio load increases.
daugherty
part time reefer
good job on that skimmer. try to email the guy on that web site if you can. he may be able to answer you best
