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[GatorAlum05]

also, unlike other skimmers, you don't need to take this thing out to clean at all. Just use the external poop dispenser. I've had the svs3 24in in my other tank for almost a year now. Haven't taken it out for maintenance at all. Only time I tinker with it is switching the pump. You will be fine with a 30in.

 

[jason2459]

also, unlike other skimmers, you don't need to take this thing out to clean at all. Just use the external poop dispenser. I've had the svs3 24in in my other tank for almost a year now. Haven't taken it out for maintenance at all. Only time I tinker with it is switching the pump. You will be fine with a 30in.

Haven't removed the collection cup? just drained from it? Any neck cleaning? I saw someone had a swabbie on a really tall LR.

 

[GatorAlum05]

Haven't removed the collection cup? just drained from it? Any neck cleaning? I saw someone had a swabbie on a really tall LR.

drained into my external container and dump.

neck cleaning? dude are you crazy? I work 70 hours a week. Making time to satisfy the old lady is tough as is. Neck cleaning? removing collection cup? GTFO!!!! jk

:love2:

 

[bwp]

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I would check with Jeff to make sure you have enough height even with the shorter cup. One word of advice: if you get the shorter cup ask him to make you an oversized one (larger diameter). Otherwise you will find yourself constantly emptying the cup.

 

[mikeatjac]

I got more out of my LR skimmer when I cleaned the cup weekly.

 

[EvMiBo]

I got more out of my LR skimmer when I cleaned the cup weekly.

Once a week cleaning here too. Keeps it performing at it's best.

 

[Yogre]

Yeah, I clean mine weekly as well, it does seem to help the performance.

Can any of you guys running a 30" and mazzei combo tell me how long that venturi is? I'm thinking about upgrading from the stock venturi.

 

[bayoupr]

Can any of you guys running a 30" and mazzei combo tell me how long that venturi is? I'm thinking about upgrading from the stock venturi.

Overall length;

Mazzei 978 = 9"
Mazzei 1078 - 9.25"

 

[Yogre]

Cool, thanks. Need to see if I can replumb a bit to fit one of those to my 30".

 

[EvMiBo]

Okay, I know we've gone over this before, but I can't remember. What is different about the mazzei's compared to the stock venturi? What benefit does it have over the stock venturi?

 

[azjohnny]

Would the 30 be enough for a 260g sps dominated tank? I am having second thoughts now. I would get the 36 but that would be to tall. With my sump I measure right at 36 inches.

With a 36" stand go with the 30" skimmer. You do need an extra 2-3" to remove the cup from the neck due to the 2 piece design. You also have a strip of acrylic on the top of the cup's cover that serves as a handle.

I have a 42" stand and I have to remove the cup cover to remove the collection cup from my 36" skimmer.

You will be fine with the 30" for your system, with the skimmer being smaller if anything you will have less idle time

 

[Yogre]

Okay, I know we've gone over this before, but I can't remember. What is different about the mazzei's compared to the stock venturi? What benefit does it have over the stock venturi?

My understanding is the mazzei produces more bubbles for a given pump.
From Jeff's website:
"The Mazzei allows a larger volume of water to be pushed through the venturi thus drawing in more air and hence more bubbles."

The next sentence on his site says performance is increased "slightly" when used with the 36" and smaller skimmers.

Is the performance increase worth the money to get a mazzei? Probably not but I do like playing with this sort of stuff. :lol:

 

[bayoupr]

Check out BigBrandWater. Good prices on mazzei's.

 

[Yogre]

Thanks! :thumbsup:

Took a quick peek. Looks like on bigbrand the 978 is available in Kynar and polypropylene. Big price difference, $30 less for the polypropylene.

Since I'm not mixing harsh chemicals just saltwater, I'm assuming the polypropylene version would be suitable for our purposes?

 

[bayoupr]

That's the one I use, the polypropylene mazzei.

 

[Yogre]

Excellent, thanks.

 

[GatorAlum05]

good looking out bayoupr

i'm going to order the 978 for my 24svs3

 

[bayoupr]

If you use ozone you will need to use the Kynar mazzei venturi.

 

[EvMiBo]

My understanding is the mazzei produces more bubbles for a given pump.
From Jeff's website:
"The Mazzei allows a larger volume of water to be pushed through the venturi thus drawing in more air and hence more bubbles."

The next sentence on his site says performance is increased "slightly" when used with the 36" and smaller skimmers.

Is the performance increase worth the money to get a mazzei? Probably not but I do like playing with this sort of stuff. :lol:

thanks!

 

[Harry_Y]

What would be the proper mazzei venturi for a 36" skimmer and a Mag24 pump?