DIY Skimmer

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  1. nanoreefer555

    nanoreefer555 Fire Shrimp

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    Why not just use PVC pipes?
     
    nanoreefer555, Dec 17, 2008
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  2. Onjinsan

    Onjinsan Fire Worm

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    just one of many things on a list of "stuff I did when I had one too many"
     
    Onjinsan, Dec 17, 2008
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  3. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    oh wow...uhmm

    well, hopefully your skimmer works out well...good luck
     
    ermano, Dec 17, 2008
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  4. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    Can you get pvc in a clear pipe?
     
    10acrewoods, Dec 17, 2008
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Never seen a clear pvc pipe before. Do you have a plexi-glass or acrylic shop around? Luna
     
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  6. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    I have an old school Top Fathom skimmer that was not clear. Having the body clear I guess is for aesthetics and of course monitoring it a bit.

    Some clear PVC Pipe
    Harvel Clear™ Rigid PVC Pipe - US Plastic Corporation

    Problem is its sold in 10' sections. Maybe they have scraps that will work:yaknow:

    Then I guess something like this would work for the neck
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    But it gets pricey for the 8" ( This is super expensive in 8")

    Here is a link that might help with the skimmer diy.
    http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/skimmer101.htm
     
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    IBMGeek, Dec 17, 2008
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  7. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    I think having some parts clear help in dialing it in. so you can accually see the amount of air going into the chamber.
     
    RHorton, Dec 17, 2008
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  8. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    yea but as posted before they want a ton for acrylic
     
    10acrewoods, Dec 17, 2008
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  9. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    you can get 6''od x 6' acrylic tubes that have a wall of 1/8" for about $80...
    try tap plastics.
     
    That Guy, Dec 17, 2008
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  10. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    will have to look up thanks
     
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