Who does SMALL acrylic projects

[Europhyllia]

I need a skimmer stand for my sump (water level too high in the area I want to keep the skimmer in)
Anybody know somebody that does super small projects like that?

[StevenSeas]

I could if you gave me the size needed and skimmEr model

[Europhyllia]

I probably should be more descriptive in case my project is too involved.

The Skimmer is an Elos NS 2000
http://www.elosusa.com/store/product...ump-eheim-1260

I am not sure if you can tell bu the Skimmer has some square acrylic plates (1 on the bottom and 1 towards the top) that are pretty heavy duty. It would be great if the stand could match that heavy-duty feel (like 1/2" acrylic instead of 1/4")

It also has holes for screws in the bottom plate. If I can find nylon screws and nuts at Home Depot it would be awesome if the skimmer stand could have matching holes so I can mount the skimmer onto the stand.

Another thought was circulation and use of space. I figured it would be cool if the stand was tall enough to just slide the pump underneath to save space.
And rather than have solid sides maybe have a hole in the middle of the sides so water doesn't get stagnant in there.
Maybe that's not a problem though if the pump sucks the water in anyway...

I painted the skimmer stand blue just to show which part is skimmer/which is stand:


Is that a good/doable skimmer stand design? Or what do skimmer stands usually look like?

[Mr Cob]

Another thought was circulation and use of space. I figured it would be cool if the stand was tall enough to just slide the pump underneath to save space.
And rather than have solid sides maybe have a hole in the middle of the sides so water doesn't get stagnant in there.
Maybe that's not a problem though if the pump sucks the water in anyway...


Is that a good/doable skimmer stand design? Or what do skimmer stands usually look like?

Nice thoughts Karin. To add to the stand...you don't want solid sides anyways because you will block water flow and movement. I think I might do the same for my skimmer in both tanks. I like the idea of placing the pump in the stand.

[txg8gxp]

I just put one in with solid sides, just made sure to put them with the flow. Plus with the biopellets you will have added flow around the skimmer from the reactor. Just my opinion

[Europhyllia]

I am somewhat limited on where to put it so I wanted to keep my options open as far as 'in the flow' goes by leaving the sides open.
So I can plop it anywhere I find a big enough spot without worrying about flow.

Can I drill acrylic with a regular drill bit?

[txg8gxp]

Yea you can drill, just have to be careful not to crack it. Probably wouldn't happen or less it's made with thin stuff. Mine is 1/4" sorry no pics of the stand out of the sump.

This is how I did mine, but with an extra support in the center but don't think it was needed.

[roscozman]

You can also use egg crate to make a stand.

[Europhyllia]

Oh that would be too easy, lol

I am kind of sad that I have to use a stand so I wanted to ease my pain by getting something spiffy looking...

[txg8gxp]

Skimmer stand was the best thing I have done. The skimmer works alot better, but I lifted the pump aswell.