Anyone using a LifeReef skimmer?
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fisheebill
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I have an svs2-24 in sump model. Got it back in '01.
About 8 months ago I noticed it not really working well. Could never get it to skim the right color. Changed from a RIO 3100 pump to a Mag 9.5 (that is what Jeff from LR recomends). And it just overskimmed, flowed over into the collection cup. Went down one pump size to a Mag 7. This worked, but it seemed like nothing would come over into the cup. I was cleaning out the stem of the skimmer about every week, which was full of gunk.
I think the first couple years it worked well, then I don't know what happened. Jeff at LR was always helpful and he said no one has had this problem.
Anyone else have a problem with their skimmer? I really racked my brain over this thing. If I could get it working like it did when I got it, I would love to hook it back up.
I still have the skimmer, but I am now using a deltec mce600 in my sump. Only skimmer that would fit into my Lifereef sump.
About 8 months ago I noticed it not really working well. Could never get it to skim the right color. Changed from a RIO 3100 pump to a Mag 9.5 (that is what Jeff from LR recomends). And it just overskimmed, flowed over into the collection cup. Went down one pump size to a Mag 7. This worked, but it seemed like nothing would come over into the cup. I was cleaning out the stem of the skimmer about every week, which was full of gunk.
I think the first couple years it worked well, then I don't know what happened. Jeff at LR was always helpful and he said no one has had this problem.
Anyone else have a problem with their skimmer? I really racked my brain over this thing. If I could get it working like it did when I got it, I would love to hook it back up.
I still have the skimmer, but I am now using a deltec mce600 in my sump. Only skimmer that would fit into my Lifereef sump.
fisheebill
Premium Member
Sorry about the really late post.
I am in Buffalo, NY.
I am in Buffalo, NY.
