| Here is my first skimmer.
I wanted to see if this cheap and simple design would work so I
gave it a shot. Seems to work pretty good although I have
a crappy pump on there. After seeing the basics of how
this works I plan on making a recalculating skimmer with 6-8
inch PVC.
Idea came from
here
The parts list is as follows:
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1 - 1gal Rubbermaid container (avail at Wal-Mart)
1 - 2qt Rubbermaid container (avail at Wal-Mart)
2 - 4" female PVC adapters
1 - 4" to 2" reducing bushing
1 - 6" length of 2" PVC
1 - 6" length of 3/4" PVC (water out from chamber)
1 - ~10" length of 3/4" PVC (water out from chamber)
1 - 3/4" elbow
2 - 6" lengths of 1/2" PVC (water in from pump
Parts I used
Wal-Mart Containers
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Lowe's Female Adapters
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Parts Including
2" Riser Tube
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4" --> 2" reducer
Edge needs Ground off so the
Adapters will slip together
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Here it is in the sump. The first row of pics is almost
immediately after placing it in the sump. Wet foaming
bubbles instantly. I wasn't sure anything would happen
since there isn't anything in the sump but some live rock.
The last two pictures are a few days later.
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