The Life Reef Skimmer Club
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skinsncanes
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It was tempting to get a different skimmer today. A guy had a new 400 gallon rated reef octopus for 200. A new in box bubble Magnus for 300 and a huge deltec for 500. All way cheaper than life reef. I was only considering the deltec but I heard people talking about how their deltecs only get a little scum during feeding, heard some other key phrases about the other two and decided the skimmer wasn't where I was gonna skimp. I know it's more money to have a guy make them by hand but if the other skimmers don't work then there isn't savings anyway. But then again 200 versus about 900 is a pretty huge difference....
I just ordered a 36 inch skimmer from Jeff. I received his wet dry and just opened it this week. He needs to use about 90 percent less packaging and lower his shipping costs but I guess at least it was safe.
I agree shipping is expensive.
Yogre
Cheesehead Reefer
Agree with this. Some brown in the lower neck, but none in the body. I think I've cleaned the body of my SVS3-30 maybe 3 times in 4 years.
Hey guys, what ratio Water:Vinegar should be used when giving equipment including pumps a vinegar bath?
Also, how long should you leave the pump and skimmer operational while giving it a water bath and should you do a thorough rinse afterwards?
I have the SV24 in sump for about 1.5 years now. I am have moved my tank 3 times and upgraded twice and think I am having issues getting it dialed in...
I am actually starting to think that I have it too low and that there is so much crap in my water that it causes it to foam like crazy when I get it adjusted right and maybe I need to just let it flow like crazy for a bit?
Also, how long should you leave the pump and skimmer operational while giving it a water bath and should you do a thorough rinse afterwards?
I have the SV24 in sump for about 1.5 years now. I am have moved my tank 3 times and upgraded twice and think I am having issues getting it dialed in...
I am actually starting to think that I have it too low and that there is so much crap in my water that it causes it to foam like crazy when I get it adjusted right and maybe I need to just let it flow like crazy for a bit?
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Hi fellow LifeReef skimmer owners. I have a question, I'm cycling a 90 gallon tank with a 75 gallon DYI sump that holds about 30 gallons of water. I have a LifeReef SVS3-24 skimmer, I have a Eheim 1260 pump hooked up to run it. Is this a little light on flow for the skimmer? Would I be better off with a Eheim 1262, I know Jeff recommends the Mag 9.5. I like the Eheim pumps, I've had good luck with them in the past.
I'm making lots of bubbles with the skimmer, I'm 2 weeks or so into the cycle. Using ACE ammonia to cycle.
Any input would be appreciated......
Thanks
Ed
I'm making lots of bubbles with the skimmer, I'm 2 weeks or so into the cycle. Using ACE ammonia to cycle.
Any input would be appreciated......
Thanks
Ed
wildman926
Active member
It is not the impeller that is the difference, it is the volute. The 1260 has smaller openings than the 1262.
coffeetwitch
Member
im thinking about getting a vs3-30 to run in-sump, i like quietone pumps and have a 6000 that i can use as a feed pump. jeff recommends the mag 12. i suppose why try to fiddle with something thats already a performer by trying a different pump or bigger pump than suggested by the guy that makes it? one thing that is really driving my decision to change to this skimmer is that jeff took less than 24 hours to reply to my email. im still waiting for reef dynamics to reply to an email about a skimmer i already own. wrote him about 2 days before lifereef. i dont want to trash the ins skimmers from them but ive never really been wowed or impressed. it does do what it does so good on them for that.
ok so for all the owners out there... is it true that water depth doesnt matter so long as its not OVER the recommended height or should i baffle my sump for the skimmer? does anyone recomend a better pump over the mag 12?(its not in me to NOT fiddle or tinker or consider "what if")
thanks.
ok so for all the owners out there... is it true that water depth doesnt matter so long as its not OVER the recommended height or should i baffle my sump for the skimmer? does anyone recomend a better pump over the mag 12?(its not in me to NOT fiddle or tinker or consider "what if")
thanks.
If you maintain a stable depth in your sump with an ATO then it doesn't really matter how high the water is. If the outlet is completely under water and your water height fluctuates you'll see the skimmer fluctuate from dry to wet skimming or wet to wetter skimming...
These skimmers are far more stable than others for one simple reason. You regulate water height by adjusting the flow coming out of the skimmer not how much air or water is going in.
No one can compete with Jeffs customer service. It's been a year and a half since I bought my whole setup and he still is as willing to talk and give advice as if I were a first time customer whose business he was trying to earn.
These skimmers are far more stable than others for one simple reason. You regulate water height by adjusting the flow coming out of the skimmer not how much air or water is going in.
No one can compete with Jeffs customer service. It's been a year and a half since I bought my whole setup and he still is as willing to talk and give advice as if I were a first time customer whose business he was trying to earn.
coffeetwitch
Member
thank you for the prompt reply. im currently baffle-less. i did build an acrylic box for the ins135 to sit in so it has a stable depth. i can always make another one for the vs3-30. would the -30 benefit from the upgraded venturi? i do think my mind is made up to purchase one of these skimmers. now to save up......
Bignose94015
New member
I am with you. This forum topic has sold me on the LifeReef Skimmer. Cant wait to actually buy one and share my success.
I stand corrected. Yes it its the volute.
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