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03/30/2006, 01:20 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Maryland
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in-sump skimmer stand
Any suggestions on how to make a stand for an in sump skimmer. I have a rubbermaid stock tank (100g) which is filled a bit more the 3/4 of the way to the top. Any suggestions on how to make a stand for a ETSS Reef Devil to get the output above the water line?
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03/30/2006, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Florida
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I used eggcrate to make an in-sump stand for my skimmer. Used three equal size pieces for the legs (one left, one center, one right) and one piece for the top and one piece for the bottom for stability. 5 pieces of eggcrate in all. Glued them all together with GE Silicone II Doors & Windows.
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03/30/2006, 02:47 PM
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Movin' on Up
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Go to Bed Bath and Beyond and see if you can find a bathroom organizer of the right height. I have a plastic bathroom tote thingie that works out perfectly. It's open on all 4 sides and the bottom so water moves around and it cost about 5 bucks. If you can't find the right size, look at the supermarket for a tupperware type thing. Drill holes on the sides and bottom.
Something like this , just be sure to take off the metal handle
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Getting sucked back in slowly but surely. Current Tank Info: 27 gallon freshwater planted cube. Amazonian biotope |
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03/30/2006, 03:30 PM
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Make my Funk a P-Funk
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I have used the bottom portion of a 5 gallon bucket. Drill some holes to allow the air to escape and water to circulate.
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03/30/2006, 03:33 PM
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Make my Funk a P-Funk
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Upside down, of course.
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**************** "Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em." -- The Webb Wilder Credo -- don't go ninjin' nobody that don't need ninjin'! Current Tank Info: 220g custom plywood. SPS heavy with Sequence Hammerhead return with 4-Way OM. Tunze 6100, 6200 and Wavebox. 5000btu DIY Chiller. Lighting is 10K mh 250W / VHO Actinic Skimer - H&S A200-2x1260 |
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03/30/2006, 05:45 PM
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Location: york, PA
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Use pvc for the legs and use eggcrate for the top.
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