how to maximize contact time in my skimmer?

reefnewbie54321 · 04/01/2006, 08:22 PM

I want to build a counter current skimmer for my 100 gallon tank. Although counter current skimmers are one of the most effective they have to be extremly tall to maximize contact time. An optimim size would be 6' tall and 8" diameter but as for height I can only fit 3 and a half feet under my stand. I remember reading a diy plan or some skimmer article a while back that talked about using multiple chambers to maximize contact time so instead of one 6' unit i would have two 3' chambers.

can anyone explain to me how i could do this (if i even can)? I'm nt talking about building 2 seperate skimmersbecuase that wouldnt solve my problem that would just gve me 2 skimmers with notenough contact time. what i need is to figure out some way to build divide the body of theskimmer in half so the bubblers from the airstone travel through two 3' chambers and then into one skimmate cup.

all diy'ers/cc skimmer owners please help becuase right know i'm having a braincramp and cant figure out how to solve this problem.

Shoestring Reefer · 04/02/2006, 09:32 AM

Recirculation.

skylsdale · 04/02/2006, 10:14 AM

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8250

04/01/2006, 08:22 PM	#1
reefnewbie54321 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,263	how to maximize contact time in my skimmer? I want to build a counter current skimmer for my 100 gallon tank. Although counter current skimmers are one of the most effective they have to be extremly tall to maximize contact time. An optimim size would be 6' tall and 8" diameter but as for height I can only fit 3 and a half feet under my stand. I remember reading a diy plan or some skimmer article a while back that talked about using multiple chambers to maximize contact time so instead of one 6' unit i would have two 3' chambers. can anyone explain to me how i could do this (if i even can)? I'm nt talking about building 2 seperate skimmersbecuase that wouldnt solve my problem that would just gve me 2 skimmers with notenough contact time. what i need is to figure out some way to build divide the body of theskimmer in half so the bubblers from the airstone travel through two 3' chambers and then into one skimmate cup. all diy'ers/cc skimmer owners please help becuase right know i'm having a braincramp and cant figure out how to solve this problem.

04/02/2006, 09:32 AM	#2
Shoestring Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westerly, RI Posts: 4,989	Recirculation. __________________ Mike Reefcentral Folding@Home team 37251 - Click my little red house to learn more and help medical science! Current Tank Info: 2, 20-gal low tech tanks

04/02/2006, 10:14 AM	#3
skylsdale Reefer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central WA Posts: 2,220	http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8250