The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[Ramses35]

 

[Ramses35]

This is fist skimmers Jeff made 20 yrs ago I got this on eBay for 200 $ and I runing a syncra 4.0 950 gallon

 

[jason2459]

This is skimmer i got on eBay for 200$ I spoke with Jeff and he toll me this was 20 years old

Picture?

 

[Ramses35]

 

[Ramses35]

I'm runing it with syncra 4.0 and isn't think I'm getting good results.

 

[Ramses35]

 

[Ramses35]

 

[Ramses35]

 

[Ramses35]

Do some body know if I should run the mazzei injector with this or without

 

[Harry_Y]

Do some body know if I should run the mazzei injector with this or without

I asked Jeff (Lifereef) and was told if you have the air input
connected to the collection cup then it is OK to remove them

 

[Ramses35]

Ok thank you

 

[prox]

SVS3-24 with 5" extension tube, run with Fluval sp4. My tank is still under cycling and look at the skimmate being pulled out. Needless to say, picture says it all.

 

[Ramses35]

No pic?

 

[Ramses35]

I would like to see that post some pictures please

 

[prox]

Fixed the picture link.

Just to add, I have drained the skimmate 3x.

 

[Ramses35]

Wow that nice

 

[Johnseye]

SVS3-24 with 5" extension tube, run with Fluval sp4. My tank is still under cycling and look at the skimmate being pulled out. Needless to say, picture says it all.

Prox, what were you running before and have you had any temp increase from the sp4?

 

[n8n]

SVS3-24 with 5" extension tube, run with Fluval sp4. My tank is still under cycling and look at the skimmate being pulled out. Needless to say, picture says it all.

Question, what's with the lid on the sump? Does that help out with something?

Thank you

Nathan

 

[EvMiBo]

Less salt creep, less evaporation I'd think, noise reduction. Probably some other benefits.

I've seen a lot of newer custom sumps include covers.

 

[prox]

@Johnseye - I tried to run this skimmer with RO Waterblaster HY3000 and HY5000 previously. Both pumps are not able to cope with pressure from venturi restriction. Flow is reduced tremendously. As for the heat, I do not see any different but that probably due to the fact I use room aircond to chill the tank (25 - 26c). 1c increase during the lighting period. Fluval SP4 is able to handle pressure much better but that probably due to the higher lph rating. I am not entirely sure but the pump and SVS3-24 (+4" extension tube) are a good combi.

@n8n - Less evaporation (less humid/moist) and prevent splash/salt creep. The cover also make the sump look neat.