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untamed 10-24-2009 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr OM (Post 457575)
I'm guessing it didn't fit.

It fits...but it is supposed to replace the top lid currently on the skimmer and the builder forgot that the existing top lid has a tube on the underside that is part of the skimmer function.

It also has holes in it, where there shouldn't be holes.

Here's my existing lid on the left...and the replacement lid (with carbon top) on the right. This builder builds things so custom, I don't think he ever does the exact same thing twice. He just forgot that the lid has a function other than carbon filtration. I'll document this better when it is ready to go on.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/000_0200.jpg

lastlight 10-24-2009 03:46 PM

Wow I'd need a tiny head to fit in my skimmer! That is hella impressive haha!

04scoobysti 10-31-2009 05:18 PM

I was diggin around in some of my photos and came across this,

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...i/IMG_0968.jpg

He was way over 2 feet and the blades on his tail were over an inch.Theres a little powder blue behind him to give some scale, yours is well on its way to gettining this massive.
Tank is still looking good, glad its on the road to recovery.

Van-rookie 10-31-2009 05:50 PM

wow.....wish i have a bit of those caps in my tank

untamed 11-07-2009 10:19 PM

Gad...that unicorn Tang is a monster! That hump on his back makes him look very different than mine. I wonder if that develops with maturity or if that is actually a different type. I suppose we'll see.

I wrapped the skimmer with thin black foam that I picked up from Michael's today. It comes in a roll so all I had to do was cut the length/height and the natural curve of the foam holds it in place. This should prevent coraline etc from growing inside the skimmer. When you come for a visit, I'll take it off so all you see is a clean white skimmer!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/100_0688.jpg

untamed 11-12-2009 07:35 PM

No more stink....
 
The necessary modification for my skimmer carbon cup arrived today. It was a two minute installation to get this thing installed onto the skimmer. No more ozone/skimmate stinkiness....Yeah!

For my non-aquarium followers... The carbon cup is filled with carbon. It sits on top of the skimmer collection cup. Fumes rise up through holes in the top of the skimmer cup and are absorbed by the carbon.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/100_0689.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/100_0690.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/100_0691.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/100_0692.jpg

globaldesigns 11-12-2009 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by untamed (Post 461880)
Gad...that unicorn Tang is a monster! That hump on his back makes him look very different than mine. I wonder if that develops with maturity or if that is actually a different type. I suppose we'll see.

I wrapped the skimmer with thin black foam that I picked up from Michael's today. It comes in a roll so all I had to do was cut the length/height and the natural curve of the foam holds it in place. This should prevent coraline etc from growing inside the skimmer. When you come for a visit, I'll take it off so all you see is a clean white skimmer!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/100_0688.jpg

You've got to be kidding me, that isn't a skimmer it's a NUCLEAR REACTOR! Puts my 2 skimmers to shame, Very nice!

lastlight 11-12-2009 08:03 PM

Great skimmer cup mod. The way mine is already stinking I'm wondering if some DIY is not in order to do something similar.

Jason McK 11-12-2009 08:21 PM

Cool Mod. But isn't that smell an integral part of reefing? LOL

untamed 11-12-2009 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason McK (Post 463547)
Cool Mod. But isn't that smell an integral part of reefing? LOL

Yes....but there's a slight health issue with the ozone. Mostly for me, as I'm the one who spends all the time back there breathing it!


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