This is a homemade counter current Protein Skimmer designed by me. I have done tons of research about these types of skimmers and have built about twenty of them. I have decided that this design is the best.
I know everyone wants to see the bubbles, but the ever increasing costs of clear PVC makes it hard for the average joe to afford. I have designed what I think is a gorgeous and Extremely effective counter current protein skimmer. You will not believe the skimmate that it produces. This Skimmer matches up to the most expensive skimmers on the market. You can spend $500.00 to $1000 on a protein skimmer, but I have been using a skimmer like this for four years on my 120 gallon reef tank and it is hard to believe that another skimmer could pull out more skimmate. For under $100 this skimmer is a steal.
I DO NOT include an air pump or a water pump. You can buy an air pump for around $20.00. The water pump should pump around 200 GPH (gallons per hour) that will cost about $40.00. You will need a lime wood air stone, which will cost about $4.00. All three of these items can be found any local fish store that features reef aquariums. They can also be found online.
My skimmer is made from standard 4 inch PVC that you can buy in any hardware store. In some cases, you can even see the manufacturers barcodes and descriptions on the PVC.
This is the absolute perfect solution for a reef aquarium hobbiest on a budget!!!
Skimmer Specs:
- •The Skimmer is 4 inches in diameter.
- The reaction chamber is 17 inches tall.
- Total height is 27 inches tall.
- 2 ball valves (1 in, and 1 out) for fine tuning water flow.
- Removable lid and removable collection cup.
- 2 clear vinyl hoses 5 feet long.
- 5 feet clear air line tubing.
- Will handle reef tanks up to 120 Gallons
- For aquariums up to 120 Gallons
This skimmer is easy to use:
- 1.Just hook the air pump to the air hose.
- 2.Put the tubing for the inlet valve to the water pump.
- 3.Route the tubing from the outlet valve back to your tank, wet dry filter or sump.
You may need to make a small adjustment on the inlet or outlet valves and that’s it!!
Upon Request:
I will also build this particular size upon request. If you are interested, please contact me
or visit http://danoreef.com/Hand_made_Skimmer.html
I will only ship within the continental United States
(no Alaska or Hawaii, sorry).
PVC Skimmer
Removable collection cup
Cap with air line hole and breather holes
