skimmer

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by trying it again, Jun 12, 2007.

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  1. trying it again

    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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    Going to give it a try. The pic was taken before the collection cup was added.
     

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  3. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    How 'bout one with the collection cup on it and maybe working??? :)
     
  4. Kentanner11

    Kentanner11 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    looks interesting... does it work and what are the details, pump, venturi, etc...
     
  5. trying it again

    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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    I,m going to try installing it today to see if it works. Here is a better pic that should explain the basic idea. Its going to run off the return standpipe which creates lots of bubbles. The collection cup isn,t made yet but thats where it will sit. Everything is still a work in progress stage right now, and all the designs of things keep changing as it goes. Thinking how things will work and then seeing them work are two different things. I will post some picks in action (if it works::) ) soon. The water is new so nothing to skim yet.
     

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    Kentanner11 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Looks like a Red Sea Prism Skimmer.. lol!
     
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    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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  9. Kentanner11

    Kentanner11 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    yea... modeled after it? If yes wow good work, if no wow!
     
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    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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    Yes it was modeled after it. And Thanks
     
  11. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    well done :)
     
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  12. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Well I think you would have been better off making a knock off of a skimmer that at least worked from the factory :) The Prizem was a lot of things but as a skimmer it could be out performed by a paperweight . Hope yours does better..