DIY skimmer?

Gobi1canobi · Jan 24, 2023

Anyone have a good outline for a diy skimmer or algae scrubber ? I need one for my diy sump on my 75 build. Any size recommended? All help is appreciated!

crusso1993 · Jan 24, 2023

I realize this may not be the answer you’re looking to receive but I will recommend doing a quick Internet search. There are all kinds of DIY algae scrubber plans and some protein skimmer plans too. I built a DIY protein skimmer back in the mid 90’s. It was a recirculating skimmer that was 6 feet tall (7 feet with the collection cup). Thing was a beast and I gave it away with the tank when I sold the system. Probably wouldn’t fit in your DIY sump.

YOYOYOReefer · Jan 24, 2023

i would build a tall venturi skimmer , never had any need for an algae scrubber

Gobi1canobi · Jan 28, 2023

crusso1993 said:
I realize this may not be the answer you’re looking to receive but I will recommend doing a quick Internet search. There are all kinds of DIY algae scrubber plans and some protein skimmer plans too. I built a DIY protein skimmer back in the mid 90’s. It was a recirculating skimmer that was 6 feet tall (7 feet with the collection cup). Thing was a beast and I gave it away with the tank when I sold the system. Probably wouldn’t fit in your DIY sump.

Did u so a u tube tutorial while making it ? I watched a video very similar!

crusso1993 · Jan 28, 2023

Gobi1canobi said:
Did u so a u tube tutorial while making it ? I watched a video very similar!

No. There were no tutorials then, not to mention, YouTube hadn’t even been dreamt up!

Gobi1canobi · Jan 28, 2023

LoL ! Sorry didn't think about that. Ya that's what I do is go to tube but sometimes people on here got easier ways poor smarter. I just finished my scape and recieved my sand. I'm a lil disappointed about the sand.but the tank has bin up for so long I'm just so ready to get some life in it

Troylee · Jan 28, 2023

With the price of todays used skimmers it’s not worth a diy lol.. I picked up a curve 5 for $40 and modded the pump and I got a top of the line skimmer for less than $80… algae scrubbers are cool I’ve built them also.. just finished this one up!

crusso1993 · Jan 28, 2023

Gobi1canobi said:
LoL ! Sorry didn't think about that. Ya that's what I do is go to tube but sometimes people on here got easier ways poor smarter. I just finished my scape and recieved my sand. I'm a lil disappointed about the sand.but the tank has bin up for so long I'm just so ready to get some life in it

Do you have a 3D printer? If so, I can send you files for printing the parts needed for a skimmer.