The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[cvrle1]

Hello all, have a quick question in regards to pump I should be using with SVS2-24 skimmer. I have Mag 9.5 available to me that I bought ages ago (10+ years) but havent used for more than maybe 6 months. I know that this is pump that is recommended by LR, but wanted to see if there are any other pumps that I could be looking into as well. I was playing with idea of running DC pump as well, something cheaper like Jebao, but not sure if I should just use Mag that I have, even though it is really old (but works fine)

[watdachuck]

I used a Mag 9.5 for years, but if you have the space the Vectra M1 is incredible especially if you upgrade to the mazzei venturi.

I would think the Jebao would have similar performance.

[Mr. Comer]

I've been using the Jecod for a couple years and it works great for the price

[FlyingFishSKYw]

Jecod DCT-6000 running at max on my -24 (75 gal reef) for a couple years now without a hitch.

I run it 22 hours a day (shuts off every morning at 6am for coffee time!).


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[sergifed91]

I just ordered mine today along with his sump. I found it made more sense. I don't have much of a nitrate problem. I may use part of the return section of the sump and put in some microalgea just cause. other than the return pump being in there and the skimmer in the other section there should be some space for it until I get the refugiom for it.

[Shelbytwp123]

Anyone got response from Jeff in last 2 weeks... been trying to get a timeline for my skimmer delivery after I ordered it... he said was shipping this week but no invoice or anything yet.. no email response ..my skimmer I was using just died 4 days ago .. so trying to get grip on the time frame

[watdachuck]

That is really unusual for him. Even if he went on vacation he would normally announce that. Looks like the build schedule hasn't been updated on the website either.

I hope everything is ok...very strange.

[sergifed91]

I just ordered my sump and skimmer a week ago from last saturday. So he's around. Might call him to order the lifereefguriam.

[sergifed91]

I just ordered the berlinsump an skimmer. On Jeff's site for running an air pump from outside to the airline of the skimmer around a 20 feet draw from the air pump which will be outside to the skimmer . Is the air pump really neccasary? Also jeff is around ordered it 2 weeks ago.

[sergifed91]

I ordered the lifereef CLF1 Compact Berlin System, SVS3-24/Mag9.5 skimmer, Mag18 return/refugium supply. i'm thinking the mag18 will be to much flow for the return. since my new tank is only rated up to 700 gph. "This unit is engineered to maximize water flow to the main filter system by drawing water from the top and bottom levels of the aquarium for flow rates up to 700 GPH, while keeping all components protected and hidden by Corner-Flo walls. Includes: Pre-Drilled Aquarium, factory-installed back-corner walls which are siliconed into the aquarium & complete plumbing kit. " Jeff recommended the mag18 for the return pipe. to much flow for the return?

[watdachuck]

Originally Posted by sergifed91

I ordered the lifereef CLF1 Compact Berlin System, SVS3-24/Mag9.5 skimmer, Mag18 return/refugium supply. i'm thinking the mag18 will be to much flow for the return. since my new tank is only rated up to 700 gph. "This unit is engineered to maximize water flow to the main filter system by drawing water from the top and bottom levels of the aquarium for flow rates up to 700 GPH, while keeping all components protected and hidden by Corner-Flo walls. Includes: Pre-Drilled Aquarium, factory-installed back-corner walls which are siliconed into the aquarium & complete plumbing kit. " Jeff recommended the mag18 for the return pipe. to much flow for the return?

Is the Mag18 only serving as a return pump or is it also supplying water to reactors?

If it is solely.acting as a return pump, I would just place a gate valve on the output side of the pump and dial in your preferred flow rate. You might also consider plumbing in a manifold for future equipment that could be plumbed off the single pump.

[sergifed91]

Originally Posted by watdachuck

Is the Mag18 only serving as a return pump or is it also supplying water to reactors?

If it is solely.acting as a return pump, I would just place a gate valve on the output side of the pump and dial in your preferred flow rate. You might also consider plumbing in a manifold for future equipment that could be plumbed off the single pump.

good idea on building amanifold for future equipt. I counld run my cheato reactor off it.

I got the marineland 75 g reef ready tank. with one return pipe and one return jet. I thought looking for a connector and one return jet at one end. and the other end run another pvc pipe to the other end and put in a second return jet. not sure if that would work but curious if It would. but I also thought it would look ugly also.

[Shelbytwp123]

hey guys BTW i got mu skimmer yesterday ... Jeff had family thing happen where it took hi away from the business side of things ... he called me and we connected .... anyways got my SVS3-24 and i have question... i run it with Jebao DCT 10000 at 70% which is about 1800-1900 GPH if i am not mistaking.....question is what are you guys running on your skimmer GPH wise for the once that have SVS3-24?

[Crowed]

Life reef skimmers draw wet air trough skimmer cup? Did anyone notice difference in ph vs drawing fresh air?

[italquam]

I run my lifereef with a Mag 18 , and it works perfect. I just adjust flow with gate valve on output on skimmer

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[scrapz]

Originally Posted by Crowed

Life reef skimmers draw wet air trough skimmer cup? Did anyone notice difference in ph vs drawing fresh air?

PH is the absolute last thing to worry about IMO. On that note, I have 8-8.3 PH, it still pulls fresh air in but by pulling through the skimmer. It really cuts down on the smell of the skimmate in the room

[Crowed]

What are drawbacks on that system then? If wet air helps with deposits in venturi, and less smell from cup like you say, why more manufacturers do not use it? I saw that only on life reef and some atb models, i mean, it just take short piece of hose and/or few pvc fittings on any skimmer to make that

[watdachuck]

I added a 4.5" extension a while back and now run the Venturi line through a BRS CO2 scrubber. The moist air both keeps the Venturi clear and help extend the life of the CO2 media in my case.

[sergifed91]

I didn't order the refugium with the skimmer and sump. Can that be added later or should I contact jeff and let him know I plan on getting the refugium later?

[Yogre]

You can add the refugium later, no problem.

[L8Braker]

Got a SVS3-36 coming along with a Vectra M2 to power it! Looking forward to trying out this skimmer. Had an Aqua-C awhile back(different tank) and loved it but they have since gone away and this seems to be a good old school skimmer. Jeff was great and helped me decide on the smaller 36" when I had been thinking of the 48 for my 300DD and custom 90 gallon sump.

[sergifed91]

just got the tank delivered today. looks like jeff is set to start my build of skimmer and sump next week. to much todo. gfci outlet and setup the tank and decide on the back ground. window tint or something else.

[watdachuck]

Originally Posted by L8Braker

Got a SVS3-36 coming along with a Vectra M2 to power it! Looking forward to trying out this skimmer. Had an Aqua-C awhile back(different tank) and loved it but they have since gone away and this seems to be a good old school skimmer. Jeff was great and helped me decide on the smaller 36" when I had been thinking of the 48 for my 300DD and custom 90 gallon sump.

Oh yea, 36" will be plenty.

[sergifed91]

What does everyone use for a refugium light

[watdachuck]

In case you didn't see it.

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