skimmer design

[izzie]

hey everyone. Im desinging a small skimmer for an 18g tank with 10g sump. How do you all think this will work and what can i improve. Thanks. Oh and the maxi jet is to be fitted with a needle wheel.
Izzie

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[palawan]

Look at the bubblemasters and bubblekings. They are the only skimmers on the market that I see with the diffuser plate. I think the plate and the mesh wheel is what is making these skimmers top performers.