Need to find a good DIY Skimmer Design

InADream · 01/15/2008, 06:59 PM

I am looking for a good skimmer to make a DIY project... I currently have a DIY skimmer that I made back when I first started my tank... Now I am thinking that maybe the skimmer is not handling the load the way I want.. I am not concerned with money or availability, just need a good design...

If no one has a design what is currently one of the best skimmers on the market for a 50 gallon tank that i can use to help make my skimmer.. Ultimately, I would like it to be able to handle 100 gallons...

Thanks

Dream

mflamb · 01/15/2008, 08:12 PM

What style of skimmer are you looking to clone?

InADream · 01/15/2008, 08:24 PM

I am mainly looking at the euroreef type skimmer, but at this point I would prefer performance over looks...

I rather take the time and make the better skimmer than rush it again...

Dream

mflamb · 01/15/2008, 08:29 PM

I have a great dual beckett that could easily be sized down to a single beckett. It's a custom piece that would be easy to clone.

InADream · 01/15/2008, 08:42 PM

Is it the one that is in your gallery... If so that would be a great DIY project.. Let me know the model and size and ill see if i can find some dimensions,, Thanks

Dream

Bustmonkey · 01/15/2008, 08:45 PM

If you ask Dave on the ORCA forums he might be able to help you has he has held a workshop making skimmers.

mflamb · 01/15/2008, 08:45 PM

It's a custom built skimmer, no model or size available.

InADream · 01/15/2008, 08:50 PM

Wow, that is a great project. Maybe you could take a few photos and a few dimensions and I could take it from there (I Think) Thanks mflamb for all your help...

Dream

Towsley · 01/16/2008, 10:14 AM

Mike I love your skimmer if you could post the plans I would love to build it for mine.

mflamb · 01/16/2008, 01:48 PM

I didn't build it. A dude at JDM Technologies in New Jersey did.

InADream · 01/16/2008, 03:16 PM

Okay I will attempt to find a beckett design tonight and see what I can find if not I may just pick up a EuroReef..

Thanks
Dream

01/15/2008, 06:59 PM	#1
InADream I'm That Guy!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,143	Need to find a good DIY Skimmer Design I am looking for a good skimmer to make a DIY project... I currently have a DIY skimmer that I made back when I first started my tank... Now I am thinking that maybe the skimmer is not handling the load the way I want.. I am not concerned with money or availability, just need a good design... If no one has a design what is currently one of the best skimmers on the market for a 50 gallon tank that i can use to help make my skimmer.. Ultimately, I would like it to be able to handle 100 gallons... Thanks Dream

01/15/2008, 08:12 PM	#2
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,435	What style of skimmer are you looking to clone? __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

01/15/2008, 08:24 PM	#3
InADream I'm That Guy!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,143	I am mainly looking at the euroreef type skimmer, but at this point I would prefer performance over looks... I rather take the time and make the better skimmer than rush it again... Dream __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Perfecto, Custom Built Stand, FAOIS 29g Sump, I-Tech 100 Skimmer w/ TUNZE HydroFoamer, DIY LED Nova Retrofit, DIY Arduino Reef Controller, MP40Wes & MP10Wes, Tunze Silence Return Pump

01/15/2008, 08:29 PM	#4
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,435	I have a great dual beckett that could easily be sized down to a single beckett. It's a custom piece that would be easy to clone. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

01/15/2008, 08:42 PM	#5
InADream I'm That Guy!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,143	Is it the one that is in your gallery... If so that would be a great DIY project.. Let me know the model and size and ill see if i can find some dimensions,, Thanks Dream __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Perfecto, Custom Built Stand, FAOIS 29g Sump, I-Tech 100 Skimmer w/ TUNZE HydroFoamer, DIY LED Nova Retrofit, DIY Arduino Reef Controller, MP40Wes & MP10Wes, Tunze Silence Return Pump

01/15/2008, 08:45 PM	#6
Bustmonkey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando / Tampa FL Posts: 20	If you ask Dave on the ORCA forums he might be able to help you has he has held a workshop making skimmers.

01/15/2008, 08:50 PM	#8
InADream I'm That Guy!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,143	Wow, that is a great project. Maybe you could take a few photos and a few dimensions and I could take it from there (I Think) Thanks mflamb for all your help... Dream __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Perfecto, Custom Built Stand, FAOIS 29g Sump, I-Tech 100 Skimmer w/ TUNZE HydroFoamer, DIY LED Nova Retrofit, DIY Arduino Reef Controller, MP40Wes & MP10Wes, Tunze Silence Return Pump

01/16/2008, 10:14 AM	#9
Towsley Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverview,FL Posts: 610	Mike I love your skimmer if you could post the plans I would love to build it for mine.

01/16/2008, 01:48 PM	#10
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,435	I didn't build it. A dude at JDM Technologies in New Jersey did. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

01/16/2008, 03:16 PM	#11
InADream I'm That Guy!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,143	Okay I will attempt to find a beckett design tonight and see what I can find if not I may just pick up a EuroReef.. Thanks Dream __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Perfecto, Custom Built Stand, FAOIS 29g Sump, I-Tech 100 Skimmer w/ TUNZE HydroFoamer, DIY LED Nova Retrofit, DIY Arduino Reef Controller, MP40Wes & MP10Wes, Tunze Silence Return Pump