lgerold
Active Member
Hi!
The new upgrade to 210 gallon tank does force us to build or buy a new protein skimmer.
Hubby is quite talented with his hands (all right, I'm expecting some snickers here) :bouncer: so he would like to have a go at building this thing, rather than buying one.
We do have a 1/2 bath on the other side of the wall behind the aquarium, so we'd like to put the skimmer there, pumping water to and from the aquarium, through the wall. We'll also be installing a top off / water change reservoir there too.
I know there are different styles to work with. I'm considering a venturi design. I don't like the idea of having to change air stones, etc. My Remora Pro is very efficient, so I do like the venturi idea.
But, I'm open to other possibilities.
We are 2 1/2 hours drive time to a plastics/acrylics supplier. We do have Menards, and Home Depot available 30 minutes away. PVC the way to go?
I've seen numerous plans, but most don't go into details about HOW EFFECTIVE the skimmers in the plans are.
I know I can trust you guys for good information.
Thanks much in advance!!!:flower:
The new upgrade to 210 gallon tank does force us to build or buy a new protein skimmer.
Hubby is quite talented with his hands (all right, I'm expecting some snickers here) :bouncer: so he would like to have a go at building this thing, rather than buying one.
We do have a 1/2 bath on the other side of the wall behind the aquarium, so we'd like to put the skimmer there, pumping water to and from the aquarium, through the wall. We'll also be installing a top off / water change reservoir there too.
I know there are different styles to work with. I'm considering a venturi design. I don't like the idea of having to change air stones, etc. My Remora Pro is very efficient, so I do like the venturi idea.
But, I'm open to other possibilities.
We are 2 1/2 hours drive time to a plastics/acrylics supplier. We do have Menards, and Home Depot available 30 minutes away. PVC the way to go?
I've seen numerous plans, but most don't go into details about HOW EFFECTIVE the skimmers in the plans are.
I know I can trust you guys for good information.
Thanks much in advance!!!:flower: