How to raise protein skimmer?

[TL.]

I need to raise my skimmer 6 inches so that it sits in the ideal water level range.

I was planning on putting a 4L ice cream bucket upside down in the sump and resting the skimmer on top of it. Im hoping it wont make too much noise from vibrations.

Any ideas?

[Lampshade]

The problem with a bucket is that you don't get water flow through there, so it'll get nasty fast. I made mine out of eggcrate, but it's only a couple inches, 6 might be a bit flimsy. You could build one out of arcrylic pretty cheap if there's a plastic place nearby you could grab a few off cuts.

[Madreefer]

I built a box out of eggcrate. Than I put some peices of liverock underneath it just for some added support and also just another spot for bugs to hang out.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Second on the egg crate box.

[gregzz4]

You could copy this design and incorporate it

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=2832

[fishytime]

yup, eggcrate should work.....just zip-tie the bajeebers out of it:mrgreen:....

[gregzz4]

yup, eggcrate should work.....just zip-tie the bajeebers out of it:mrgreen:....
Just need some clarity here as I'm not familiar with the term 'bajeebers' :mrgreen:

[1eyedjyde]

I raised my skimmer with a "table" with pvc pipe for legs zip tied to an egg crate top. It is stable with minimal dead spots.

[TL.]

Wow. Thanks for all the quick replies!

Eggcrate and PVC it is!

[Jakegr]

Speaking of egg crate, where do people in the Vancouver area get it? Home Depots near me only seem to carry the "chromed" egg crate.

[gregzz4]

Speaking of egg crate, where do people in the Vancouver area get it? Home Depots near me only seem to carry the "chromed" egg crate.
Good point...
Where do we buy this ? I've never looked for it but I will need some

[fishytime]

most home improvement stores will carry it.....dont ask for eggcrate tho.....the guys will likely look at you funny.....ask for light diffuser panels.....should be in the electrical section