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Old 25-01-2006, 12:05 PM   #1
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Default DIY my Nano SOB Skimmer and Sump

This DIY Nano Stand On Back (SOB) Skimmer and Sump is meant for my 2ft tank.

In my previous DIY Skimmer, I realised that if the outlet is directly from the skimmer, there will be micro bubbles flowing back into the main tank since I'm not using any sump. Thus I decided to have a Nano Stand On Back Sump for the Skimmer and at the same time, reduced or eliminate the micro bubbles back into the main tank.

At the same time, in the Nano Sump, I can also put a bag of PurePhos + Carbon (optional) or have a mini refugium.

Here is the Nano Skimmer;



Now the Nano Stand On Back Sump. The Nano Skimmer will sit in the Nano Sump.
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Old 25-01-2006, 12:06 PM   #2
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The Nano Skimmer and Sump is left standing on the back of my 2ft tank. The design is to save space and as I don't wish to have another sump tank below and doing those piping.




The other side view shows the outlet from the Nano Sump. The micro bubbles are totally eliminated.
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Old 25-01-2006, 12:07 PM   #3
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The pump used is the Ehiem Compact 300 - delivering about 300 l/hr.



And here is the skimmate;
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Old 25-01-2006, 03:25 PM   #4
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Very good idea bro...........
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Old 25-01-2006, 03:52 PM   #5
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Looks great

One question:
It seems you used arcylic for your DIY. How do you stick them together?

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Old 25-01-2006, 04:05 PM   #6
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Thanks guys.

You may buy those acrylic glue (transparent type) sold by those acrylic seller. Artfriend also sell them in small bottle if you don't required large quantity.

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Looks great

One question:
It seems you used arcylic for your DIY. How do you stick them together?

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Old 25-01-2006, 04:12 PM   #7
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Thanks guys.

You may buy those acrylic glue (transparent type) sold by those acrylic seller. Artfriend also sell them in small bottle if you don't required large quantity.
Thx for your reply.

Another question
Your arcylic seems very well cut. Did you use a saw or those arcylic cutters sold at Artfriends?

Thank you.
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Old 25-01-2006, 04:30 PM   #8
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For large piece, buy ready cut one from DAMA - not artfriend (expensive). For smaller pieces, cut myself to save cost using normal acrylic cutter.

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Thx for your reply.

Another question
Your arcylic seems very well cut. Did you use a saw or those arcylic cutters sold at Artfriends?

Thank you.
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For large piece, buy ready cut one from DAMA - not artfriend (expensive). For smaller pieces, cut myself to save cost using normal acrylic cutter.
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Old 25-01-2006, 05:04 PM   #10
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You are welcome.

Oh, forgotten to tell you - use a small normal brush as you used for painting art - to apply the glue to acrylic.

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