DIY protein skimmer

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I looked at the skimmers at the LFS and nomatter how much engineering or design went into making them, I don't think I'm wanting to pay 200 bucks or more for an empty acrylic tube, some fittings, and a pump. So I think I'll DIY it!

I already have the pump and air injector figured out. The only thing I'm stuck on is what to use as the reactor chamber. I know there are people that have used PVC but there has to be something else! Anyone have any ideas? I was kind of thinking something like a soda bottle, or some kind of Tupperware container thing.

If I had the tools, I'd make one out of all acrylic. But I don't so I guess it's improvising time.