4 ft skimmer?

[UpAcreekWithOutApaddle]

Hi I am thinking of making a 4 foot air lift skimmer out of a 8 ft tube its about 2 in wide would I need a power head for the bubbles to reach the top? 92g corner tank 10g sump

 

[AlexG]

Do you have a drawing of this skimmer design? Any reason to not go with a shorter and wider tube?

 

[redfishbluefish]

I think @Paul B has a DIY tall skimmer. Maybe he can add something to this conversation.

 

[UpAcreekWithOutApaddle]

Figured 4 ft was a good number and its $5 for 8ft I have a air pump with the wood block. Need a skimmer my other is out of comission

 

[redfishbluefish]

My experience with wood block skimmers is that you'll need a very expensive high volume air pump to run it. You can't do it with a ten dollar air pump!

 

[Zacco]

What type of wood is the wood block made of? Limewood is the best for producing the micro bubbles your looking for.

 

[UpAcreekWithOutApaddle]

This is the air pump I have its rated for 100g and has control nob so I can dial it in. Yes its lime wood

 

[UpAcreekWithOutApaddle]

This it what it looks like atm 1 3/4 pvc with a 3 in collection cup looks nice eating on the silicone to dry then test it out

 

[bobman]

eating on the silicone to dry then test it out
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Dont eat the silicone nothing good can come of it lol.

Think the airpump will be to small but I dont know much about air pumps either

 

[UpAcreekWithOutApaddle]

Stupid auto correct

 

[UpAcreekWithOutApaddle]

Update on skimmer there is some algie in bucket that I picked off wave maker rest is from skimmer