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09-22-2005, 06:31 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
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DIY Skimmer is done...Pics
Hey, Thanks for everyones help and input on the skimmer i built. I got it done and its running now. Thanks Wharyat(Vince) for the DIY Venturi design its working great!!
Some time soon i will be removing my BioBalls once i get this skimmer working good.
One question do i need a lid?? will it help with the foam folding over the neck?
Tim
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Last edited by Tim224DT; 04-16-2007 at 09:37 PM.
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09-22-2005, 07:17 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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Very nice  Glad the venturi is working well.
You don't need a lid for the cup, but yes it will help fold the foam over. |
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09-22-2005, 07:26 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 3rd rock
Posts: 839
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I built "kinda" the same thing, but mine is 7' tall they work grrreat!
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09-22-2005, 07:28 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 34,166
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It would help and to cut down the smell in the room.
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09-22-2005, 07:57 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 9,643
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Originally Posted by wharyat
Very nice Glad the venturi is working well.
You don't need a lid for the cup, but yes it will help fold the foam over. |
Thanks for your help on that.
Thanks everyone!!! Im glad its working...i was worried i was going to get it hooked up and not have it work and be out money. Now i have to figure what to use for my lid.
Tim
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09-22-2005, 08:10 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: naples, fl
Posts: 389
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looks awesome, I plan on going the same route after seeing the success of this skimmer! a parts list would be awesome  |
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09-22-2005, 08:20 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Originally Posted by funi42
looks awesome, I plan on going the same route after seeing the success of this skimmer! a parts list would be awesome |
I will work on a parts list....Yeah its working great right now im happy with it.
Tim
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09-22-2005, 08:20 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
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I think my lid helps alot with foam pull 
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09-22-2005, 10:07 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Originally Posted by Casey
I think my lid helps alot with foam pull |
OK thanks for that photo. I see what i can do this weekend.
Tim
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09-23-2005, 03:28 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 9,643
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Wow it has been less than 24hours and i am already getting some dark greenish, brownish, tea color skimmate! Hope that made sense.
I Love this skimmer!
Tim
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09-23-2005, 04:19 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,898
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These skimmers are the best bang for the buck IMO.
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09-23-2005, 07:32 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Originally Posted by wharyat
These skimmers are the best bang for the buck IMO.
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I would agree so far.
Tim
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09-25-2005, 08:30 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 9,643
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Well i just got home from being gone this weekend and letting the new skimmer do its thing.
I got about 1 1/2 cups of dark brownish color skimmate just in 3 days. Would that be a right amount for 3 days?
This is my first skimmer that i had that has worked right. I drained out the jug before i took a pic sorry guys.
Tim
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09-27-2005, 09:35 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 94
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New to TRT and looking to setup reef tank
Hello all, new here and am looking to build my own skimmer. I have a 29 gal reef (new build). I have about 15-20 lbs of LR and about 3" to 3 1/2 " of LS. My old compact lighting on this tank died a few months ago so there is very little color left to the rocks. I have purchased a 175 w MH pendant for the tank. I have a SeaClone skimmer and an 18w UV "Double Helix" sterilizer on the tank right now ( I will add some pics as soon as I can. ) I am thinking of going with a refugium for this reef. Anyone have any ideas suggestions?
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09-29-2005, 02:40 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: naples, fl
Posts: 389
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hey Tim you gathered a parts list yet? I think I'm ready to build one like yours.
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