diy skimmer (repost from diy)

jadeguppy · 09/30/2007, 12:52 PM

I'm reposting my question here in hopes that someone will be able to answer it.

I think this is the one that was suggested to me. Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/diy3inskimmer.htm

How do they compare to purchased ones? How can I measure the flow rate?

amike5 · 09/30/2007, 02:00 PM

It wouldn't compare to ones you can buy. Airstone skimmers are old style. Look into a downdraft, venturi, or needlewheel design.

09/30/2007, 12:52 PM	#1
jadeguppy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nw Florida Posts: 2,611	diy skimmer (repost from diy) I'm reposting my question here in hopes that someone will be able to answer it. I think this is the one that was suggested to me. Has anyone tried one of these? http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/diy3inskimmer.htm How do they compare to purchased ones? How can I measure the flow rate?

09/30/2007, 02:00 PM	#2
amike5 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 724	It wouldn't compare to ones you can buy. Airstone skimmers are old style. Look into a downdraft, venturi, or needlewheel design.