I also posted this to NR.com, but I thought I'd throw it out here too.
I've been trying to think of ways of integrating a DIY skimmer into my aquapod 12g by using one of the chambers as the skimmer body. Here's an idea I'm kicking around. The only part that would need to be fabbed would be the triangular collection cup. Some details are missing from the drawing, such as how to mount the cup, but I just wanted to put it out there as a concept.
Basically, the bubbles rise up chamber 2 and any foam above the water line is "scraped" off the top by the collection cup.
My main concern is about the amount of space between the top of the water and the lid.
I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions. Maybe someone has done this or suggested it. Anything, positive or negative, would be appreciated, especially from those with skimmer DIY experience.
Oh, and the drawing is the back of the aquapod as if viewed from the front.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113891integrated_aquapod_skimmer.jpg
Thanks, G
I've been trying to think of ways of integrating a DIY skimmer into my aquapod 12g by using one of the chambers as the skimmer body. Here's an idea I'm kicking around. The only part that would need to be fabbed would be the triangular collection cup. Some details are missing from the drawing, such as how to mount the cup, but I just wanted to put it out there as a concept.
Basically, the bubbles rise up chamber 2 and any foam above the water line is "scraped" off the top by the collection cup.
My main concern is about the amount of space between the top of the water and the lid.
I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions. Maybe someone has done this or suggested it. Anything, positive or negative, would be appreciated, especially from those with skimmer DIY experience.
Oh, and the drawing is the back of the aquapod as if viewed from the front.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113891integrated_aquapod_skimmer.jpg
Thanks, G
