Thought I'd share some pics with everyone of my latest creation, one that really works. Combination of several different skimmer designs, tried to take the best parts of each and mash them into one.
Need to step down the pump, using a Mag7 now, even by choking it down with 1/2" PVC it's still too much, need to order a Mag5 and try that.
Heh heh....great idea taking the best of all designs. Your right....it is kinda big and ugly....but if it works great and you have the space....who cars.......more money for the main tank!! Nice job, DIY's rock! GT
The shorter on on the left is actually another skimmer, my first attempt at a DIY skimmer.... actually works quite well most of the time, just a MJ1200 running it with a small venturi. Just seems to go bonkers every couple of months, dumps about 10 gals up to the collection cup, with a 1G jug as the final container it makes a pretty good mess, and always at the worst possible time.....
Great job like to do something like that but unfortunately i don't have much room with a small sump under the tank i have to have something more compact
Going to let her run for a few more days, but not very happy with it... lousy foam production and not really pulling anything major out of the water Started like gang busters but short lived. The little one has been doing great for months, but even now is not doing jack.
Getting ready to just shell out the bucks and just order a pre-fab while I sort things out and see if that helps. Looking at the RedSea Berlin jobbers....anyone got an opinion on them?
My new skimmer is ALIVE 
Started like gang busters but short lived. The little one has been doing great for months, but even now is not doing jack. 
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