scrapz
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PH is the absolute last thing to worry about IMO. On that note, I have 8-8.3 PH, it still pulls fresh air in but by pulling through the skimmer. It really cuts down on the smell of the skimmate in the room
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PH is the absolute last thing to worry about IMO. On that note, I have 8-8.3 PH, it still pulls fresh air in but by pulling through the skimmer. It really cuts down on the smell of the skimmate in the room
What are drawbacks on that system then? If wet air helps with deposits in venturi, and less smell from cup like you say, why more manufacturers do not use it? I saw that only on life reef and some atb models, i mean, it just take short piece of hose and/or few pvc fittings on any skimmer to make that
watdachuck
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I added a 4.5" extension a while back and now run the Venturi line through a BRS CO2 scrubber. The moist air both keeps the Venturi clear and help extend the life of the CO2 media in my case.
sergifed91
Member
I didn't order the refugium with the skimmer and sump. Can that be added later or should I contact jeff and let him know I plan on getting the refugium later?
Got a SVS3-36 coming along with a Vectra M2 to power it! Looking forward to trying out this skimmer. Had an Aqua-C awhile back(different tank) and loved it but they have since gone away and this seems to be a good old school skimmer. Jeff was great and helped me decide on the smaller 36" when I had been thinking of the 48 for my 300DD and custom 90 gallon sump.
sergifed91
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lifereef
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just got the tank delivered today. looks like jeff is set to start my build of skimmer and sump next week. to much todo. gfci outlet and setup the tank and decide on the back ground. window tint or something else.
lifereef
just got the tank delivered today. looks like jeff is set to start my build of skimmer and sump next week. to much todo. gfci outlet and setup the tank and decide on the back ground. window tint or something else.
watdachuck
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Oh yea, 36" will be plenty.
sergifed91
Member
What does everyone use for a refugium light
watdachuck
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sergifed91
Member
Need some help please... I just figure out how to plumb this sump to my tank. Jeff included 1 inch tubing just can't figure out how to plum it to my marineland 75 reef ready corner flow tank.
sergifed91
Member
I'm plumbing my sump to my tank. But can't figure out how to do it. Here's a few pics. Ine is the return and the other pic is the return pipe and overflow pipe.
Dmorty217
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I don't see any pictures. If you're having trouble uploading pictures, get the taptalk app it makes it much easier.
Vinny Kreyling
Premium Member
Easy. 2 holes inside the overflow box.
The larger hole in the overflow box on the tank is the drain to the sump.
The smaller is the return line. It will come up inside the overflow box& exit back into the tank. Usually through the 1/2 round hole in the box itself. Many use lockline on the end of this pipe to direct the flow.
Bulkheads will connect the piping through the holes in the tank.
The larger hole in the overflow box on the tank is the drain to the sump.
The smaller is the return line. It will come up inside the overflow box& exit back into the tank. Usually through the 1/2 round hole in the box itself. Many use lockline on the end of this pipe to direct the flow.
Bulkheads will connect the piping through the holes in the tank.
sergifed91
Member
Okay. I think a coupling from home depot. A 1 inch schedule 40 pvc female adaptor.
sergifed91
Member
Finally got it plumbed. Just gonna go and get 1 clamp tomorrow. Then a leak test tomorrow night. The will be ready to transfer old tank to new tank...
DeepBlueSea
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What "speed"/"Percent" do you run your M1? I'm just hooking my VS3-24 up with a M2... I started at 100% but I think that was just too much air. I've reduced it down to 40% and visually, I think I like the bubbles size and turbulence. I've only ever used venturi or DD skimmers, so I have an idea of what I'm looking for in skim.
I'm breaking it in on my QT system before moving it to my main display, so we'll see where this setting lands in the next couple of days as the slime coat starts to build, but am interested in other LifeReef / Vectra M1/2 settings, that other hobbyist are using.
Thanks
watdachuck
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I am currently at 80% and might drop to 70-75%. Overall I felt the drop from 95, where I started, to 80 was a great improvement.
sergifed91
Member
Okay here is what I got. Then one more question. I have 4 holes in the back of the sump. Bim guessing for ato and dosing. Which I don't have at the moment. So which ones do I want to use. Thank you.
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