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DIY Clear PVC Protein Skimmer

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Uploaded by on Jul 10, 2008

Latest Protein Skimmer Build

Total Time: 10 Hours

Total Cost: $166 USD

Height: 42 inches


Part List:
1" Uniseal
1 ½" Uniseal
1 ½" S40 Tee
(2) 1 ½" S40 90
4x2" Reducer
2x1 ½" Reducer
4x3" Toilet Flange
¾" Ventrui
1" S40 90 FPTxFPT
1" S40 Male adapter
1 ½" S40 Male adapter
1" S40 90
¾" MPT hose barb
1 ½" MPT hose barb
1 ½" Adjustable gate valve
4" Clear PVC S40
1 ½" Clear PVC S40
3' 3/8" ID Vinyl Tube
6' 1 ½" ID Vinyl Tube
3' ¾" OD Vinyl Tube
Teflon Tape

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  • nice vid, i cldnt do it dont get the concept. but plz tell me what song that is and who by its been in my head all damn day and i what my sons to hear it when we go fishing next week thanks

  • @chacoal Its Kip Adotta - Wet Dream

  • 80K!

    Thanks everyone!

    Leave me questions if you have any.

    Check out the video of this skimmer in action by clicking the link in this video.

  • any updates on the effectiveness on this skimmer? What size tank is this skimmer used for?

  • @LESTATAK

    I have a new video with an update of this skimmer.

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  • I actually think this is a brilliant song LOL. How many fish jokes can you pack into a song!?

  • great music!

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  • @Anldyxp depends on what you define as "good"...

  • Thanks for the 70k views!

    An annotation in the video will take you to footage of this skimmer in action.

  • Thanks for 60k views everyone!

    A short video of this skimmer in action is coming soon. I'll add the equations regarding its operation too.

  • @LESTATAK

    I now have low res video of this skimmer in action, the video will be up in the next few weeks.

  • whats the name of that song......its amazin!!!!!!

  • nice job bud 46in geez

    i guess i can apply the theory in making a fbf ?

    with the clear pvc n all  would require work n parts

    have u tried in building one?

    not that big though lol

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