The Life Reef Skimmer Club
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You can also raise the water level in the skimmer if it's oversized.
I have the skimmer in my stand in my living room and have no problem with the noise but one person's no problem is another person's too loud.
Pablos RSM 450
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Brother my pill bottle mod has made a world of difference as I was complaining on this thread of the noise and posted video of the noise before and after.
Before
https://youtu.be/2i39VaTQ3WE
After
https://youtu.be/hHjf6lda3y8
BTW the pump had nothing to do with the noise the mag 9.5 is actually quieter than the Jecod but the Jecod makes it skimm more consistent.
jason2459
Well-known member
You need a new overflow. [emoji6]
Exactly. If you're collecting a lot of gunk in the neck, just raise your water level. I did it (it does take a few tries to get it just right), but once it's done, it's done. I never have to clean the neck of my skimmer now and the cup collects a ton of nasty stuff (especially when you consider the size of my tank).
wildman926
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Nice videos. I really dig that RLSS skimmer.
Your skimmate production is very little. I produce the same color of skimmate, but fill a SRO waste container weekly on both my 90 & 150g, using an Aquamaxx EM200 & 300. Here is an old pic of it...
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EvMiBo
VictoriaConcordiaCrescit
It's mostly based on what I've seen throughout this thread.
Basically yes, more contact time.
Nice videos. I really dig that RLSS skimmer.
Your skimmate production is very little. I produce the same color of skimmate, but fill a SRO waste container weekly on both my 90 & 150g, using an Aquamaxx EM200 & 300. Here is an old pic of it...
Production is based on how many DOCs are in the tank and how wet it is set to skim. That looks wet. Your tanks are not the same as his.
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Pablos RSM 450
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My Lifereef still pulls very wet. When I adjust it to skim darker it will stop I might be going back to the RLSS soon. Im not to happy with Lifereef I have to run it at full speed and it skims wet. My RLSS at setting 2 almost the lowest skims way better
Why did you buy the lifereef if the other one was fine?
Speed
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Have you discussed your issues with Jeff?
Pablos RSM 450
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I got it because of this forum. I didnt want to have to be SOL if my needle wheel pump stopped working once it got outdated like many other skimmers. With these kind of pumps its not a matter of if but when it will go out. To be honest the skim it pulls is similar to a Reef Octopus.
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Pablos RSM 450
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The thing is that jeff is a very good sales person and he has to since he is the one profiting from his skimmer sales. Its kind of like calling Vertex and asking them if they recommend another skimmer. Its not an issue that the skimmer doesnt work. It actually works but not as good as the RLSS. To be honest Jeff has real good customer service in fact the best I have dealt with. The way his skimmer is packed and shipped is the best. It is just an ineficient skimmer as it relies on a pump pushing a lot of water. I have mine running with a Jecod DCT 6000 at full speed and it doesnt skimm as good as my RLSS with a Waveline DC 4000 pump running at the second setting. I will keep the skimmer since it will run with any pump. What I dont like is when I feed my tangs their nori the skimmer stops, when I feed brine shrimp or mysis the skimmer stops. None of this happens with the RLSS.
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Pablos RSM 450
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Like everyone here I am sharing my knowledge and personal experience with other fellow hobbiest. I am not loyal to any brand I give my honest personal reviews on items I pay for. My reviews are my own and not hear say. I am sorry if loyalist are offended. If this skimmer has been the best for you I am glad. Just know there are better more efficient and more importand lower priced skimmers out there.
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