ai-reefer
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I have been neglecting my tank for a little while(oops) so i decided to remove the sump and clean everything out, redo the plumbing, water change etc etc etc. But i still had a problem with a massive amount of micro bubbles getting into my display tank due to the splash created by the drain. I found a simple solution for $5 - $10 depending on where you shop.
This piece of pvc not only stops 100% of the bubbles but also doubles as a skimmer(sort of). I just gota figure out how to harvest the skimmate. If you guys have any ideas let me know
I've use different size pvcs' but this one works best(4") because its heavy and doesn't move. I think the large exit hole is the key; water is not rushing out of it.
The skimmate it makes is very steady unless the water level is too low, but this can be fixed with an auto topoff.
Theres a video at the bottom you can watch it in action :beer:
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/3.jpg">
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/4.jpg">
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/2.jpg">
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/5.jpg">
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This piece of pvc not only stops 100% of the bubbles but also doubles as a skimmer(sort of). I just gota figure out how to harvest the skimmate. If you guys have any ideas let me know
I've use different size pvcs' but this one works best(4") because its heavy and doesn't move. I think the large exit hole is the key; water is not rushing out of it.
The skimmate it makes is very steady unless the water level is too low, but this can be fixed with an auto topoff.
Theres a video at the bottom you can watch it in action :beer:
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/3.jpg">
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/4.jpg">
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/2.jpg">
<img src="http://www.kashville.com/sump/5.jpg">
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