The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[ken6217]

Hi Dennis, believe it or not I am using a Mag 12. Water pumps out same way as internal (straight up) but then I have a 90 with tubing running out through the side of the stand with the skimmer sitting outside. The return goes back through the side of the stand and into a bulkhead in the sump.

There should be no difference running internal or external except maybe more pump options and therefore possibly different performance levels due to the flow rates with those pumps.

I can tell you that I have been playing around with the MTC skimmer using a Blueline 30 and 40 and you so hear them. They are not loud but compared to a Mag pump which you don't hear anything, there is the fan noise.

I don't think there is any reason to switch locations unless you need the sump space.

As Jeff said to me, the skimmer doesn't know if the skimmer is inside or outside.

 

[sunilp]

Anyone here own the

SVS2-24 in sump 22 1/2" tall?

You can see below for the specs on my tank by I think this is going to be a pretty good fit for me. Was curious if anyone else here has this skimmer and how well it works.

I have that skimmer and it works well and is very consistent. Have never adjusted it since I first set it up.

 

[ksed]

any pictures of a 24"

 

[rEeFnWrX]

Go to the skimmer section of lifereef.com

Jeff uses that skimmer on his own tank. I think I recall him saying he built it 10-15 years ago

 

[rEeFnWrX]

That's a picture of his 24" taken about 4 days ago.

 

[coffeetwitch]

ive got another question for you guys. what is the recommended flow through the sump with one of these skimmers?

 

[rEeFnWrX]

Flow through the sump doesn't matter with the skimmer. Most recommend a 6-10x tank volume turn over rate through the sump. But that won't affect 5 he performance of the skimmer.

Ideally you want your overflow to be skimming the thinnest layer of water possible.

IME most standard tank overflows can't do this well so it's a mute point unless you are going custom

 

[coffeetwitch]

i ask because i have my return pump fairly well matched up with the skimmers gph im using now.

 

[rEeFnWrX]

The skimmers performance won't be affected by your turn over rate.

I have a mag12 return and a mag9 on my skimmer.

I was thinking about swapping them since I actually divert water back into the sump to control my layer of water being skimmed out of the tank.

Can't wait to get my custom tank delivered in about 3 weeks with a 42" external overflow

 

[gordonheimer]

I am setting up a 190gallon SPS tank using Zeovit. Is it recommended to use a Venturi or Beckett style skimmer. Does anyone have any recommendations? How quiet are the skimmers?

 

[gordonheimer]

double post

 

[Flatlander]

I have a Jebao 6000 asa return pump. Tried it on my 30in skimmer and did not drive it as good as the Mag 12. So Im sticking with the mag

 

[d2mini]

I am setting up a 190gallon SPS tank using Zeovit. Is it recommended to use a Venturi or Beckett style skimmer. Does anyone have any recommendations? How quiet are the skimmers?

This skimmer is different than other Venturi skimmers (and becketts) as it is designed not to clog which leads to frequent maintenance.
Other than cleaning the cup, this skimmer is pretty much maintenance free.

 

[skinsncanes]

Guys this is the most important post ever on this thread. See the link to my build. It's instructions on how to open a life reef box! My skimmer just came!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22934752&postcount=77

 

[d2mini]

LOL! Nice tip!

 

[coffeetwitch]

Guys this is the most important post ever on this thread. See the link to my build. It's instructions on how to open a life reef box! My skimmer just came!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22934752&postcount=77

that looks like a handy tip... does he ship them priority or next day air?

 

[d2mini]

that looks like a handy tip... does he ship them priority or next day air?

He probably would if you want to pay for it.
Normal shipping is ground.

 

[jerseypete]

Well i have to post mine. This is my first saltwater tank so i dont know what to compair it too but it works great.

i got the whole set up sump skimmer fuge. Working with jeff was great. 8 months later if i email him with a question he will get back within 24 hrs. Its hard to find that kinda service today.

 

[d2mini]

tapatalk sucks. Here's your pics.
Very nice sump and fuge. You love it?

 

[rounder45]

Guys this is the most important post ever on this thread. See the link to my build. It's instructions on how to open a life reef box! My skimmer just came!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22934752&postcount=77

LOL... wait... in sarcastic form... but.. but ...but... I have a dyson..