DIY Surface Skimmer Attachment

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by -Bubbler-, Jun 17, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. -Bubbler-

    -Bubbler- Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2011
    Messages:
    91
    Location:
    Ironwood, MI
    Hey Guys,

    Have noticed a bit of an oily film floating on the surface of the water in my tank. I run Aquamaxx's HOB protein skimmer which has the intake about 4 inches or so underwater, not allowing it to skim the surface. Tried more surface agitation, which helped but I wanted it better. So today I took a trip to the local hardware store and picked up some PVC pipe and fittings to make a surface skimmer fixture. Got it all made up in about a half hour, waited a bit for glue to set and got it in the tank and it seems to be working fine! Little bit of tweaking to get it set right and it is pulling water from the surface just fine. Here's a few pics of the finished product, turned out pretty good, this is the first of many planned improvement on the tank.
     

    Attached Files:

    -Bubbler-, Jun 17, 2012
    -Bubbler-, Jun 17, 2012
    #1
    1 person likes this.

    2. Click Here!

  2. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2008
    Messages:
    2,074
    Location:
    Rio Linda, California
    very cool. Nice work, love a DIY !!
     
    lillys Grandad, Jun 17, 2012
    lillys Grandad, Jun 17, 2012
    #2
  3. -Bubbler-

    -Bubbler- Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2011
    Messages:
    91
    Location:
    Ironwood, MI
    Here's a couple in-tank shots.
     

    Attached Files:

    -Bubbler-, Jun 17, 2012
    -Bubbler-, Jun 17, 2012
    #3
  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2011
    Messages:
    3,499
    Location:
    Northern, IL
    Looks great!!! Very nice DIY
     
    Biocube, Jun 17, 2012
    Biocube, Jun 17, 2012
    #4
  5. cfcheong

    cfcheong Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2012
    Messages:
    86
    Location:
    New York
    Very impressive DIY, good job :D
     
    cfcheong, Jun 17, 2012
    cfcheong, Jun 17, 2012
    #5