The Life Reef Skimmer Club

Unless the frag tank is full of fish pooping, the skimmer will not see the difference. The bioload of frags is very low.
 
Mine is in there somewhere! I'm thinking right front.

Hope it ships this week!

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Unless the frag tank is full of fish pooping, the skimmer will not see the difference. The bioload of frags is very low.



It won't be full of fish pooping but will probably end up housing a couple...maybe. In which case I imagine not a worry.


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BOOM! Then this happened!

BOOM! Then this happened!

Returning home from work last night, as I drove into my driveway, much to my delight, this was sitting on my front step! I felt like a 6 year old on Christmas morning! Hope the neighbors weren't watching!

I hope to get this fired up tonight! Once running, I'll post some more pics.

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All the necessary fittings, hoses, and clamps you would need to install.
(Note: I had the COR 20)

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Quality craftsmanship for sure! Jeff did a great job!

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To connect the COR 20, I didn't want a bunch of adapters, so I whipped this
up this morning.

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How's your skimmer been working?

Like a champ!

Once I dialed it in, which was quite easy, I haven't touched it since.
No overflows, quiet, it's a workhorse.
Somedays it skims better than others, not because there is a problem, but due to the organic load of the water.

And one of my main reasons was so I could run Ozone. Happy to say setting that up was a snap.

I will never go back to a needle wheel type of skimmer.
 
If you're buying new, then I think it's worth it the get the svs3 over the svs2. With the flanged and removable cylinder plate, it will allow you to fully clean the skimmer body when you do your scheduled maintenance. Also, if you decide to upgrade tanks, a simple body extension and a short length of pvc pipe and a coupler are all you need.



Agreed the flange is well worth the cost


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I am happy to say that I will join Lifereef club soon. Ended up winning used skimmer from eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lifereef-g...ister-Filters-w-Manifold-and-ATO/263967990032

In case RC modifies link, item number is 263967990032.

I was on the fence if I should bid on it, but talking with Jeff removed any doubts I had. To say I am impressed with his service would be an understatement. I wasnt sure of the exact model and sent him few questions. 30 min later he replied with lot more details than I inquired in and sent user guides my way. He even said it is a good buy, which I didnt expect because he isnt making the sale, and wont be making any $ from it. It will need a nice vinegar bath and clean once I get it delivered, but I dont foresee any issues with it.

Looking forward to picking all of your brains shortly. Thanks
 
That's after 2 days. I have it skimming pretty wet but you can see in the waste collector down below it's already pulling! Pretty slick setup and works so much better than my old H&S needle wheel! So far I'm loving old school!
 
Hello....I just joined the club today....I bought this today and the guy says its a 24....But it measures 30 from top to bottom...Is that the way Jeff measures his skimmers?
Thanks
Matt
 

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That's the 30. 24 are shorter. Here is mine.

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Those of you using the Jabeo pumps, Do you see your pumps isolating any?....I have the 1200 and the water level in the skimmer keeps going up and down...Its setting in my sump BUT only in about 2 inches of water....Any thoughts?
Thanks
Matt
 
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