DIY hot protien skimmer(PICS)

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by BluePhish, Nov 9, 2007.

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  1. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    hey i built this skimmer , and it only cost me about 10$ not including the PH and air pump. it runs off a 175 gph powerhead. 3 air stones (you could add up too 6 if you wanted) returns to the tank threw a spray bar. comes apart in 2 places for easy easy cleaning, not noisy at all, and suprisingly skims a good amount of waste.color ranges from dark pee- grey mud (for only having one fish).once i get a good bioload im sure it will collect alot more waste. my water is crystal clear. maybe not the best design but it works i swear.
    LET me know what you all think? IF you have any questions about the setup id be happy to answer.
    the pics are from when i first started it ill get some updated pics of the junk it collects when my camera charges.
     

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  3. omard

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    Sounds intriging...those pics:-/
     
  4. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    sorry i thought i added them. i got screwd up and posted twice , i was trying to delet the 2nd copy but i think i just deleted the pics.
     
  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Looks great! Hope it works out for you...