Is it possible to build a Protein skimmer?

[monstter77]

Hello

I was wondering if it's possible to build a protein skimmer?

I would be building it for a 1200uk gallon tank (to buy they're between $1000/$2000)

Thanks

 

[chemicall]

This looks like it would work good for you........... http://diyproteinskimmer.blogspot.com/

looks cool!

 

[monstter77]

This looks like it would work good for you........... http://diyproteinskimmer.blogspot.com/

looks cool!

Thanks that's really intresting, it says it's the equivelent to a $1700 skimmer but it doesn't say anywhere what size tank it's for?!

Do you think this would cater for a 1200g tank?

 

[jmart.cooper]

I'm sure you could build one. Just search the web. They dont seem that hard to build. All you would need to do is make a really big one.

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

Just from looking at there designs it seems like it would be easy to build one. If you decide to you'll have to let us know how it goes.

 

[duanes]

Check out this thread, I built the ugly one for under $100 US, and the original plans in AFM from the 80s by Stephan Meyer are for a pond. The most expensive part is the venturi tube/valve.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222191

 

[Dr Joe]

You didn't specify F/W or S/W?

Thanks duanes for the update in the other thread too.

You wouldn't want to make one from start to finish for a sticky would ya, huh, huh, would ya?

Dr Joe

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[crazy clowntang]

yes it is possible. try www.reefcentral.com and search for DIY skimmer in the DIY forum section.

 

[monstter77]

You didn't specify F/W or S/W?

Thanks duanes for the update in the other thread too.

You wouldn't want to make one from start to finish for a sticky would ya, huh, huh, would ya?

Dr Joe

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I want to build a SW Protein Skimmer in the future that will go on another 1200uk gallon tank (the first 1200g tank's going to be FW for Naboo my Mbu)

 

[CHOMPERS]

I made some. The first isn't all that pretty, but it did well on my pond (high in D.O.C.'s). The second is for a SW system that I am setting up. I'll post a thread after it is finished. It is going to be a while though.