ClownMan727
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Call Jeff at Lifereef and he will help you.
I'm about to turn my SVS-24 with Mazzei upgrade off. I can't get this thing to skim right at all. I've had it running for about 3 months now. All it does is just bubble..
I've even removed the check valve in the venture to allow more air draw. I am currently running a syncra silent 3.0 on it with 1 inch piping.
Who knows... It might be my bio-load as I am running it on a reefer-250. I've got several small SPS frags and 3 fish. 1x Clown + 1x flameback angle + a flasher wrasse.. all about 3 inches long.
Honestly I'm tired of messing with it. I adjust column up a bit and just seems to spit clear water into collection cup /// adjust the column down and it never produces skim. Just collects around the neck.
I don't know.. guess I'm asking for advice on this.
I'm thinking that the Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 is way to undersized of a pump for the skimmer. Jeff recommends at minimum a Mag 9.5 for the SVS-24 and most people are running it with at least a Mag 12, many are using at least a 6000 liter per gallon DC pump. In addition, a few frags and 3 fish is a very light bioload for this skimmer to be skimming consistently. Maybe you could add more fish and feed more... your corals will love you for it.
guys, please don't base your bioload off the skimmer, base your skimmer off your bioload.
Many people say add more fish, feed more, why pollute the tank more just to get your skimmer to pull it out. I understand that more food helps things grow, but i also feel that just trying to get a piece of equipment to work constantly because it's supposed to is not the way to do something.
Think I need to do some more research on these Skimmers. The website doesnt lean toward being anything special but all of you reviews are excellent.
Buying a new skimmer is an absolute minefield of styles, makes and opinions!
Finally the biggest draw was longevity. I have personally seen some units that have been in use continuously since the early 90's. Nothing in this hobby has that kind of longevity but his skimmers do
Buying a new skimmer is an absolute minefield of styles, makes and opinions!
Orcus, very nice setup, I'm jealous. Is it by design or is the clear tubing under the center pipe next to the skimmer severely kinked?