Messed with it on a HOT filter I had laying around and a small container of water until I figured it out. Clear editor. What I can tell you is 1/2" pvc 315 psi piping has a nice slip fit on the aquaclear tube. but it isn't very long. This is halirious we're still talking about it. So it works great. The overflow I bought has some holes in it so the 50 refugium doesn't go dry. The 15g has alot of surface film on it. Does this need to be installed in the aquarium or can it go in the filter box? I picked one up and I have to say the thing works great.. Cleaned the surface of my tank in about 15 minutes and its crystal clear but I seem to have a problem. the aquaclear filters come with two intake tubes, and i cut one of them up to make my skimmer sit as low as possible. http://www.californiareefs.com/surfaceskimmer.htm Cameron's setup on his minibow.   Your previous content has been restored. J. Mike & Terry's 30g Shallow Rimless Build - Page 2. So would that suck up sand? I purchased two AC110 today and received two free AquaClear surface skimmers. × does anyone have instructions or pics to show how this is set up and how the tub is connected to your already existing Aquaclear filter? I cut 1/8" off the top of my 90 to make it about 3/16" below water level which I feel is reasonably close to my desired location. AquaClear Surface Skimmer questions. When it gets too low it sucks up mad air and pushes microbubbles through the AC. So it works great. × Although it is black, which is the worst light reflector . Only 2 purple Microstars occupy the tank but I think it's time to start adding a cuc, Astraea snail to start. First off, is this a good idea to use? Yea, my plan was the AC 300 with 150 impeller and the surface skimmer except the 5.5 AGA is only about 10" Tall. That could be the reason for no bubbles. for under $10, you can't beat it. Ive been reading and watching a ton of information about the refugium mod and found a surface skimmer mod. Too much "stuff" in the canister can cause it to clog faster. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I missed the part about reducing the flow of the pump. Thread starter kreesdqban; Start date Aug 27, 2010; ... Freshwater Topics. I'm planing on a starting water level just above the 90 and considered slotting the holes. Clear editor.   Pasted as rich text. I built DIY'ed a protien skimmer that will be used on the new 50g. We also have an ACmini that is running as a regular filter for the media and charcoal. In a month or so, I will be upgrading to a 50g. i just finally took it out. Is the surface film harmful to the fish? The 15g has alot of surface film on it. 5.5 gallon nano planted Journal (updated 02/12/2007) - Tropical fish forum at the Age of Aquariums - dedicated to promoting responsible fish-keeping internationally. Aug 27, 2010 #1 Does anybody have any experience with one of these surface skimmers from aquaclear? Worth the money!   Pasted as rich text. Still, I would maybe expect some noise from sucking in air? I've never seen them or heard of them before. Ive seen them in person and they look fairly big, wouldnt they take up alot of room in a nano tank. Freshwater Equipment, Products, & DIY. and i noticed that you have a coral beauty in your tank. Also--How much space do they take up to the side of the filter? The water level wasn't a huge issue you could compensate for it but topping the water level off or adjusting the pump. Then once I saw that everyone else was doing it right I thought I better figure out how. Page 2- Mike & Terry's 30g Shallow Rimless Build Nano Reefs. We decided to incorporate bio-media into the secondary portion of our skimmer thus providing a great environment to harbor biological filtration as well.Since the opening of the filter input is mostly open to the air, a fair amount of oxygen is pulled through the media enhancing our beneficial bacteria's ability to detoxify ammonia. righttirefire, February 9, 2015 in DIY Projects. Jan 22, 2019 #1 I have seen plenty of builds for one of these using a water bottle, but I have something a little different planned and would like y’alls thoughts as far as being harmful to fish, it does reduce the amount of oxygen going in to the tank and it also reduces the intensity of the light. We’re under full production with slight delay. I had to buy a 10 stick of the pipe, 1 t & 90 degree elbow. Maybe cutting teeth in the 90* would allow for a greater range of functioning water levels? 20 Pins • 313 Followers. Deal. Now we can take HOB filtration to the next level, keep your tank clean and your salt critters happy. newnano had asked if this skum is harmful to fish, and i was explaining that the surface skum reduces oxygen exchange and light intensity. Paste as plain text instead, × if it's set up properly, you will NEVER see that nasty oil slick on your tank's surface again. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. That is good to know about the bottom intake. maybe i should have been more specific in my answer. im not happy with the room it takes up in the tank, but it has completely removed the scum in about 5 minutes, so I'm happy about that. newnano, March 29, 2004 in General Discussion, I have a 15g high aquarium. I can't see how the skimmer would suck up sand unless it is buried deep into the sand bed. Well they are big in terms of nano tanks...In my standard 10 gallon, my surface skimmer takes up all the room from top to bottom. In a month or so, I will be upgrading to a 50g. they need at least 30gallons to be happy. And I see two options, one is the fluval brand that has a tube that connects to the intake tube. and you don't really need to worry about it sucking up sand, even if the bottom of it is resting on the sand. I put an AqaClear 70 on the tank last night. Cycles more water over my chaeto and the "water fall" pushes surface particles into the water column and the circulating fan blows them around to the pickup tube. I have some zoo's growing on it as well. The Aquaclear filter and Magnetic Surface Skimmer combo is great way to quickly set up a small pico/nano reef or a frag tank for which the tank can be easily put together and taken apart at will for frag swap, show, etc. Anyone running one of these? 3/16" down from the top of the 90 I drilled three 1/8" holes. I wanted to buy the Aquaclear surface skimmer http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/produc...ategory_id=1721. DIY AQUAPROS will not be held responsible for any personal injury or property damage resulting from any of our projects or instructions.Be safe and enjoy ! I believe I get better results from the standard pickup tube on my aquaclear 50. × Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:08 am. Premium Craftsmanship with CNC Laser Cuts Technology. Can the skimmer adjustment cross over infront of the filter? I'll post pictures. If anything I think it helps the exchange of oxygen by creating turbulence at the water surface. I drilled six 3/16" holes in my 90 and I'm running my filter at about 1/3 capacity. Paste as plain text instead, × I'd recommend geting one. This idea might hit the back burner for a while. Silly question, it's new to me... Why a protein/surface skimmer in a freshwater tank? Aquaclear 70 Surface Skimmer Mod - GTA Aquaria Forum - Aquarium. Pretty excited the diatoms are blooming and the hair algea is dancing in my mostly empty tank. Adjustable Height To Fine Tune Overflow Level. It takes up some space but mine is quite encrusted with corraline and since I have a black background I dont' notice it as much. Currently, I'm only running an Aquaclear 300 on the 15g with no protien skimmer. Our super strong magnets ensure that the Surface Skimmer will hold securely in place once set. I can't imagine it would fit in a 5 gallon tank. Our innovative Embedded Magnetic Mount System™ are 100% waterproof on both tank side (wet) and dry side (external). Here is my problem. it was only taking water from the bottom intake, and not the top, not matter how much i adjusted it with that stupid screw thing. so if you wanted it to cross over the front of the filter, you might have to find some extensions. How To Make: DIY Aquarium Filter (Surface Skimmer) - YouTube More Details. the lower intake actually sits about 2.5 inches from the bottom of the device. The latest addition to my 75 gal aquarium is a surface skimmer! Currently, Im only running an Aquaclear 300 on the 15g with no protien skimmer. It's a retro-fit product. i hope that guy is gonna be moved to the 50g, cause he won't last long in a 15 gallon tank. We have this setup on an AC500 that is set up as a fuge. So trial and error. Jan 6, 2014 - Explore Jared Anwyl's board "DIY aquaclear mods", followed by 313 people on Pinterest. well after getting tired of the damn surface scum even with a ph pointed at the surface, and just decided to make this thing work. I'd make sure you have quick, EASY access to changing the media inside and reduce flow restrictions inside the chamber(s).   You cannot paste images directly. you can see a water line in the tube, where is a good sweet spot for it? mine seems to be about it in the middle. Upload or insert images from URL. So I would avoid the too low situation. × and it will be beneficial even in the 50g. I couldn't tell from the pictures. Say like a 5 gal. I have seen these mods before, but all I can think of is the range of water levels that it will work as intended. Has or is anyone using them. Let us know what you think if you do. Page 2- Mike & Terry's 30g Shallow Rimless Build Nano Reefs. Ultra Slim Mini 50W Heater w/External Controller, AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro - Automatic Top Off System, CoralFish12g – Signature All-In-One Nano Tank, Reef Builders Featured – AIO Reef Conversion Kit, Reef Builders Featured – PICO-S 4.3G AIO Frag Tank, Mr Aqua 22L w/Oceanbox Design™ Reef Conversion Kit, Oceanbox Designs now making Face Shields PPE. peace out.... i have never been able to get mine to work properly. both effects can be harmful in some way or another. good luck.... j. But water change and should be starting, Ok. it seems to work great now. If it is cycled, I see no reason why you can't add a fish, All said and done. Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:14 am. I did something similar on my ac110. I bought one. If you want to see pics of it in a Minibow 7, check out my thread: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...20&pagenumber=2. All in vain. AquaClear Surface Skimmer. It does tend to be picky about how high the water level is, though. It all depends on how much additional circulation the designs will add into the tank. Strong Magnetic Mount, Quick To Install and Remove for Cleaning. This filter can also be easily modified to remove duckweed from the water column. Upload or insert images from URL. My AC200 is to the very left of my tank and it doesn't seel like there would be the room like yours has. Does anyone have this setup on a tank with a picture. usually just takes a little bit of adjusting and it's good to go. I ended up going with an AQUA Clear 70 conversion to an ATS. In both those scenarios I would think that there will be no surface skimming, Would love to hear an update from you after using it for a few days or so. JavaScript is disabled. Nothing conclusive. I ended up using #7 mesh plastic canvas for my chaeto basket and to build a cylinder to keep things out of my surface skimmer. I like the idea of more media. if I ever decide to go with a custom based HOB fuge for my IM Nano 20, I'll definitely have to take this idea into consideration! So trial and error. That's how you control the amount of surface skimming (hope that makes sense). The bottom intake resides in a hole in the gravel. it even creates more surface agitation. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

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