homemade skimmer

marcom1234 · 03/03/2006, 04:37 PM

has anyone made and used snailmans skimmer in the DIY forum?
id like to try this project but would like to hear a few opinions on the project.
anyone think it would be a good skimmer?

BeanAnimal · 03/03/2006, 04:54 PM

For a deent size skimmer you will need a LARGE airpump or a small army of medium sized airpumps.

Look at the Alita airpumps (20 liter pump is close to $200). These are great skimmers and very efficient. Ceramic fine poor stones are a decent choice and produce fairly small bubbles. The DIY basswood stones are nice, but a PITA to make all the time.

Bean

03/03/2006, 04:37 PM	#1
marcom1234 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Posts: 97	homemade skimmer has anyone made and used snailmans skimmer in the DIY forum? id like to try this project but would like to hear a few opinions on the project. anyone think it would be a good skimmer?

03/03/2006, 04:54 PM	#2
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	For a deent size skimmer you will need a LARGE airpump or a small army of medium sized airpumps. Look at the Alita airpumps (20 liter pump is close to $200). These are great skimmers and very efficient. Ceramic fine poor stones are a decent choice and produce fairly small bubbles. The DIY basswood stones are nice, but a PITA to make all the time. Bean