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Old 10-14-2009, 07:04 PM   #1
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DIY Protein skimmer


I found a very helpful protein skimmer build!!! http://www.reefworkshop.com/DIY_proteinskimmer1.htm This will help allot of people with there build. Wes
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:46 AM   #2
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Thanks, I saved that in my favorites. I am building a new 250 gallon setup. Any idea if something like that would be enough for my system?

I will try to figure out how big this guy's system is
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Old 10-16-2009, 11:14 AM   #3
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I don't see anywhere it say the size system.
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Old 10-16-2009, 03:52 PM   #4
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Nice build, but I hate beckets.
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Old 10-16-2009, 09:35 PM   #5
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I would say the max on system size with that skimmer would be around 125 gallons... neat build though, but becketts are for those who like to tinker with their equipment
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Of coarse a nice Sicce needlewheel pump added to that skimmer would change the whole aspect of that skimmer and make it mre stable and easier to maintain
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Old 10-16-2009, 11:17 PM   #6
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Yup...I used a Sicce pump and did a mesh mod on my DIY skimmer...very happy with that little pump.
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Old 10-18-2009, 02:27 PM   #7
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Looks good.
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