Anyone know a good DIY Protein Skimmer plan?

[droyal1110]

I have a 30 gallon that was used a QT but it all the sudden became a new home. I originally just had a HOB filter and a pump for flow and I just did water changes to help keep params stable. Well I don't have the time or will to do a water change even once a week, I decided its time to get a protein skimmer. I attempted my own little DIY skimmer using a bottle, air stone, and a pump, its somewhat working but it needs to be really tweaked to get anywhere with it.

 

I was thinking of just getting some pvc and going with that, I am most likely going to stick with the air stone method because its only a 30g, not heavily stocked, and I want to use what I already bought, total price of supplies with like 30 bucks. If anyone has a link to a good DIY skimmer I'd appreciate it. I'm mainly looking for something to hang in the tank and easily adjusted or maintained. I did do a search but didn't turn up anything worth while.

 

Thanks.