Ken
Have got the Life Reef running? Can't wait to see how it compares to the rest.
Not until tomorrow. I am bringing the MTC skimmer back then. I took these two pics before I took it down today. Check out how fine the bubbles are in the riser tube.
I would have hooked it up today but I can't get motivated to drain the sump and drill for the bulkhead.
Btw, tomorrow when I drop of the other skimmer we will be going over the design for the 30" recirculating skimmer. Should have that in a couple of weeks.
Ken
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Is the pad salt water / reef safe? I'm wondering if it cuts down on vibration with the pump sitting on the bottom of the acrylic sump.
Anyone know what the diameter is of these skimmer? Life Reef skimmers? SVS3-24.
What about ratings? I know the site says 250 gallons but Jeff says the skimmer body is only 13 inches not including cup and neck I guess. Is 250 a good rating?
In the main body there are no bubbles from the bottom of the skimmer to the height of that narrow chamber. I didn't measure but maybe it's about 10".
About 8.5" on my 30", which interestingly is at the same level as my water level.
Mine usually sits about a half inch below the flange. Break-in was about 12 hours.