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....

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by fishytime

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

Just need some clarity here as I'm not familiar with the term 'bajeebers'

[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.