My nano skimmer

[ReeferSteve]

Hey Guys
Im new to the forum so Hi!

I have a little 4 Gallon tank that i want to set up as a nano and here is a skimmer design that i wanted to build for it.

Please, any suggestions are more than welcome!!!

 

[Anonymous]

No seperation plate or more holes. One small hole will increase the water velosity and suck in bubbles. Also include and way to control the water level and the input amount.

 

[ReeferSteve]

So i shouldn't have the plate and i should put a valve on the inlet and the out let? Does the height of the pipes(inlet and outlet) matter? I put the inlet high up so i get maximum water-bubble contact, but how high should the outlet be? What should the diameter of the skimmer be? Bigger or smaller and whats the pros-cons?

Thanks Guys
This is my first skimmer design so im still a bit unsure of myself!

 

[Anonymous]

I would think that the plate would help the skimmer retain the bubbles as opposed to dumping them in your tank.

Your outlet pipe isn't really going uphill is it?

Louey

 

[ReeferSteve]

Same... But i think i should have more holes in the plate to allow for the water to pass through.

No.