MARS Protein Skimmer DIY

[Brian Prestwood]

Bump

We've still got some room.

 

[jlfnjlf]

I can fill the photographer space if it is still open, and I'll bring my DIY skimmer.

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey John

Would you please? Thanks

Minh

Photog is spoken for. First come first serve. But we can still use helpers.

 

[jacmyoung]

Brian, sorry I will have to pass this time. I have some more urgent issues with my tank that need some upgrades, only have so much time. I will keep a close eye on this and your future DIY events though.

Thanks!

 

[Brian Prestwood]

jacmyoung

No problem. Thanks for letting me know.

TTYL

 

[MelodyCorals]

Can you hold me a spot? I really want to do the project, but need the clear the budget hurdle for the month first. I would be building the larger model.

Thanks,
Josh

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey Josh

You have a spot tenatively reserved. I'll check back with you when the session is full to see if you still want your spot.

 

[Brian Prestwood]

bump

Here's the protein skimmer DIY thread I mentioned last night.

 

[pbetito]

I am in Brian and thank you for the opportunity. I already have a mag 9 so I will get off cheap!!!!

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Parts Ordered

Parts Ordered

I've ordered parts for 9 skimmers. I have...

Builder-Keepers...
California Dreamer (John)
FunMan1 (Steve)
BoviaC (Chris)
Perry T (Perry)
PBetito (Paul)
Melody Corals (Josh) - Tentative

Builder-Donators...
Reefugee (Minh)
GoSlugsGo (Chris)
Brian Prestwood

Photographers...
jlfnjlf (John)

Those of you that are building for yourselves (Builder-Keepers) have to order your own pumps. Those of you who are building for MARS (builder-donators) I've ordered the pumps too.

Brian

 

[Perry T]

Brian,

If I have to get my own pump, can you give me more details about what to get? Does Mag7 mean any pump that has 700 gph? Any specific brand/model? Picture of what you ordered? I tried to googling for mag7 didn't give me what I expected.

Thanks....

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey Perry

Yes, you can use either a Mag7 or a Mag 9.5. Here's a link...

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_powerheads_pumps_danner_mag_drive_supreme.asp

 

[Perry T]

Great! When I tried to search marine depot I found something similar but needed to make sure I had something that worked. Do I need to bring any tools, dremel, drill, saw, glue...?

 

[MelodyCorals]

Ok, I have clearance to finalize/confirm. Just one question - if I don't bring a pump with me - would that be a problem? Can I build this without the pump so as to make a pump selection later (I might just use an existing one I have)?

Thanks,
Josh

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey Josh

No, its not a problem to add the pump later. In fact, we design the fittings to be pretty flexible. I put a GenX MAK4 on mine.

 

[Dave E]

Brian,

If you need any barb fitting in the half inch to one inch range let me know,I just cleared out my Redding warehose and found a large box of barb to barb,thread to barb,etc.I have 90s/Ys/Tees,inline reducers etc.Also have half inch to 1" bulk head fittings,if you dont need them for this DIY project I can donate to the next DIY project.Also have assorted plastic zip clamps that can be used internally.These are the black clamps not zip(wire)ties.

Dave

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey Dave

Wooo hooo, I mean yes, I can use them

PMed you.

 

[Dave E]

Brian,

Sounds good I will go thru the box and pull out what you need and pm you. Also what size bulk heads for the next DIY, if I dont have them all I can order them from my supplier which I will donate.

Also when you say MT you mean threaded right! Being a former plumber I know everything as SIP/FIP/Barb etc.

Dave

 

[kevin95695]

There is no sanity in the world. I wish I could make the build, but just can't move the world off it's axis...

Any chance one of the builder/donator rigs might be for sale?

 

[kevin95695]

Oh yeah! Two other things: Would there be any point in a larger pump version of the skimmer on a 75g or is that counterproductive in moving the water through too fast?

Also, are there any diagrams or plans and/or parts lists floating around for this rig?