400 gallon project - Page 85

untamed · #**841** 10-24-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr OM

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.

lastlight · #**842** 10-24-2009, 03:46 PM

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

04scoobysti · #**843** 10-31-2009, 05:18 PM

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

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 · #**844** 10-31-2009, 05:50 PM

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

untamed · #**845** 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!

untamed · #**846** 11-12-2009, 07:35 PM

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.

globaldesigns · #**847** 11-12-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by untamed

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!

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 · #**848** 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 · #**849** 11-12-2009, 08:21 PM

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

untamed · #**850** 11-12-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

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!