tapered acrylic tubing

[Anonymous]

having searched and not finding,the mother of invention visited me, im sure this has been done but thought i would post anyway.
suspend tubing from nylon line to ceiling, hang about 5 or 6 lbs from the bottom. start it spinning and apply heat gun or torch at the length you desire, when correct temp reached the warmed spot will start to look a little waspwaisted. gently pull down on lower part and maintain pressure, reheat as needed to achieve desired taper, i found that by using a tshirt and forefinger and thumb the restriction can be as tight as wanted. note the tubing gets thinner where stretched so use thicker wall if needed, keeping it spinning stops hotspots ensureing an even cone,have fun

 

[Anonymous]

Is it for a nozzle for a powerhead or a return?

I will take the piece on the left if you only need one...

 

[Anonymous]

Seven its actually a riser for my skimmer , love to send you the other but the other skimmer needs one

 

[Anonymous]

The taper seem a bit too much for a skimmer... you know it will make it less easy to clean, and you may not be able to get as wet of a skimmate if you did not taper it?

 

[Anonymous]

Hi again Seven and thanks for the imput, experimental skimmer running beckett almost wide open,foam seems pretty wet and is very constant, how wet should wet be?? thanks again

 

[Anonymous]

8O That is one heck of a beckett!

For the wetness, if the skimmate is too clear (slight yellowish tint) then it is definitely too wet. How dry/wet it should be is really a matter of personal preference. I usually goes for something like a strong coffee without creamer added.

 

[Anonymous]

your bio load must be huge!! ive only got 3 clowns strong tea colour is best i can achieve, however i am covered now when my inhabitants expand