how to raise skimmer

[deeboi]

i'm kinda baffled about raising my skimmer in my sump. right now i got it sitting on a piece of tupperware but i know i've seen pictures of ppl making something out of pvc piping.

any ideas on how to elevate my skimmer or something i can put it on? if you have links or already know something i can make. i kinda wanted to use something in the house and avoid going to home depot right now.

[Redeye]

I just cut squares of eggcrate, then stacked them:D

[bsmith219]

+1 eggcrate

[JAHGYDI]

bigger piece of tupperware

[DaveMorris]

Figure out the dimensions of what you need and then go to the Container Store and buy an acrylic box that will work for you. I would try to find one with holes in it or just drill some yourself. You could also make one out of acrylic scraps from Ridout Plastics.

[deeboi]

haha..lol, i'd have to buy more eggcrate. i'll just find another tupperware, or get some when i go to wallmart. i seen a tin tray in the garage that would be perfect, but i don't think it would be a good idea to put metal in my sump..saltwater...

[deeboi]

Figure out the dimensions of what you need and then go to the Container Store and buy an acrylic box that will work for you. I would try to find one with holes in it or just drill some yourself. You could also make one out of acrylic scraps from Ridout Plastics.

that's a good idea! i love going to that store.

[deeboi]

just came up with an idea...Legos lol! i was looking for toy bricks in my nephews toy box.

[Clownaholic]

Use pvc to build a structure to the height you'd like, then zip-tie eggcrate (1) piece to the top for the platform.

[dc_909]

I used scrap acrylic and weldon 16.

See below skimmer
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/Tank%20Build/100_4852.jpg