sfsu,
I'm pretty sure most of your questions can be answered between these two links. The first is all about the theory of the CC skimmer and the second are the plans for the Snailman skimmer.
I'd try to answer all your questions myself but I'm no expert. If you still have any questions let me know.
Scott
http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/skimmer101.htm
http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/diy4inskimmer.htm
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