We want to build a protein skimmer - Page 2

lgerold · 01-21-2007, 07:29 PM

Aww - I think some of you guys have PS envy!

JFK_Jr · 01-21-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro_builder

Ok, why would you want something that big, when you can get the same effects on the tank with a much smaller skimmer?

You think that's big? Check this out!!!!

sasquatch · 01-21-2007, 10:34 PM

yeah, well my dad can take your dad. so there.Steve

RandyStacyE · 01-21-2007, 11:57 PM

Here's the skimmer I built maybe a year ago:
http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm

I've made a couple minor changes since then, but its working great.

lgerold · 01-22-2007, 12:12 AM

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Here's the skimmer I built maybe a year ago:
http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm

Bummer! the pictures and link don't work!

RandyStacyE · 01-22-2007, 12:15 AM

Try going to www.randystacye.com

Go to "DIY Aquarium Projects", then down to "Skimmer Pages".

You aren't the first to say that the links to my site doesn't work. Most have no problem getting there ... I have no idea why it doesn't work for some.

mps9506 · 01-24-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyStacyE

Try going to www.randystacye.com

Go to "DIY Aquarium Projects", then down to "Skimmer Pages".

You aren't the first to say that the links to my site doesn't work. Most have no problem getting there ... I have no idea why it doesn't work for some.

Cool skimmer. I hadn't seen that DIY yet. I like it

Much cheaper than the ~$300 I paid for my ER.

sasquatch · 02-01-2007, 10:15 PM

lgerold · 02-01-2007, 11:31 PM

Hey all. Skimmer is built, but we are still tweaking it. We want to add another coupler to raise the water level in the skimmer. The skimmate is too dry yet. In the last 24 hours, we've gotten about 2 cups of really dark green liquid, so we're close!

I promise plans and photos once we're happy with it!

billyr98 · 02-02-2007, 12:39 AM

this was a nice big skimmer at MACNA!!

lgerold · 02-02-2007, 12:40 AM

Maybe for our next build! Ha Ha!

forestal · 10-04-2007, 11:47 AM

I am researching building my own skimmer and found this thread. Any updates and/or pics on how your skimmer is working ?

01-21-2007, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
lgerold Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brainerd, Mn Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer Aww - I think some of you guys have PS envy! __________________ Lucy Upgrade from 125 long to 210 on 1/7/07. 66 gallon sump/refugium. 10 hrs of light: 500 watt pc actinic 10 hrs 400 watt pc daylight 6 hrs 500 watt MH 4 hrs 180 lbs branch liverock. 100 lbs + assorted liverock. 3"+ DSB. Fish - Foxface, Yellow Tang, Mimic Tang, 2 Tomato Clowns, pair True Percula Clowns (and their 6 inch pastel green carpet), Mandarin, Scooter Blenny, Bartlett's Anthias, Royal Gramma, Pseudochromis Splendens. Blue/Gold Crocea Clam, Teardrop Squamosa Clam Coral favorites include: 2 Acanastreas, Pink Cynaria, Green Cynaria, Birdsnest, Trumpets, Red and Pink and Green Goniporas (3), Frogspawn (peach favorite), Fox Coral, Diploastrea, Blasto, 3 Fungia (orange, purple, and green) and many others.

01-21-2007, 10:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer yeah, well my dad can take your dad. so there.Steve

01-21-2007, 11:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
RandyStacyE Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer Here's the skimmer I built maybe a year ago: http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm I've made a couple minor changes since then, but its working great.

01-22-2007, 12:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
RandyStacyE Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer Try going to www.randystacye.com Go to "DIY Aquarium Projects", then down to "Skimmer Pages". You aren't the first to say that the links to my site doesn't work. Most have no problem getting there ... I have no idea why it doesn't work for some.

02-01-2007, 10:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer

02-01-2007, 11:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
lgerold Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brainerd, Mn Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer Hey all. Skimmer is built, but we are still tweaking it. We want to add another coupler to raise the water level in the skimmer. The skimmate is too dry yet. In the last 24 hours, we've gotten about 2 cups of really dark green liquid, so we're close! I promise plans and photos once we're happy with it! __________________ Lucy Upgrade from 125 long to 210 on 1/7/07. 66 gallon sump/refugium. 10 hrs of light: 500 watt pc actinic 10 hrs 400 watt pc daylight 6 hrs 500 watt MH 4 hrs 180 lbs branch liverock. 100 lbs + assorted liverock. 3"+ DSB. Fish - Foxface, Yellow Tang, Mimic Tang, 2 Tomato Clowns, pair True Percula Clowns (and their 6 inch pastel green carpet), Mandarin, Scooter Blenny, Bartlett's Anthias, Royal Gramma, Pseudochromis Splendens. Blue/Gold Crocea Clam, Teardrop Squamosa Clam Coral favorites include: 2 Acanastreas, Pink Cynaria, Green Cynaria, Birdsnest, Trumpets, Red and Pink and Green Goniporas (3), Frogspawn (peach favorite), Fox Coral, Diploastrea, Blasto, 3 Fungia (orange, purple, and green) and many others.

02-02-2007, 12:39 AM	#25 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer this was a nice big skimmer at MACNA!! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

02-02-2007, 12:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
lgerold Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brainerd, Mn Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer Maybe for our next build! Ha Ha! __________________ Lucy Upgrade from 125 long to 210 on 1/7/07. 66 gallon sump/refugium. 10 hrs of light: 500 watt pc actinic 10 hrs 400 watt pc daylight 6 hrs 500 watt MH 4 hrs 180 lbs branch liverock. 100 lbs + assorted liverock. 3"+ DSB. Fish - Foxface, Yellow Tang, Mimic Tang, 2 Tomato Clowns, pair True Percula Clowns (and their 6 inch pastel green carpet), Mandarin, Scooter Blenny, Bartlett's Anthias, Royal Gramma, Pseudochromis Splendens. Blue/Gold Crocea Clam, Teardrop Squamosa Clam Coral favorites include: 2 Acanastreas, Pink Cynaria, Green Cynaria, Birdsnest, Trumpets, Red and Pink and Green Goniporas (3), Frogspawn (peach favorite), Fox Coral, Diploastrea, Blasto, 3 Fungia (orange, purple, and green) and many others.

10-04-2007, 11:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: We want to build a protein skimmer I am researching building my own skimmer and found this thread. Any updates and/or pics on how your skimmer is working ? __________________ Peace, Dan

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