The Life Reef Skimmer Club - Page 145

d2mini · 02/21/2018, 02:04 PM

Finally swapped out an old waveline dc pump for the fluval sp4, on my 24".
So far so good.

2000se · 02/22/2018, 10:16 AM

For those that are running the venturi through a media reactor, how are you keeping the salt build up out of the venturi? I know the hose from the collection cup has moist air running through to help, but if you change that, doesn't it lead to build up in the venturi?

d2mini · 02/22/2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000se

For those that are running the venturi through a media reactor, how are you keeping the salt build up out of the venturi? I know the hose from the collection cup has moist air running through to help, but if you change that, doesn't it lead to build up in the venturi?

You would want to use a t-fitting.
I'm thinking of hooking up a c02 scrubber that way.

Anyone else running a c02 scrubber though their LifeReef?

Molatov · 02/23/2018, 05:53 AM

Have you noticed which adds less heat the fluval or the D.C.

d2mini · 02/23/2018, 06:58 AM

Nope.

Grantb76 · 02/25/2018, 06:41 PM

Hey guys I have the 30" in sump model currently with a water blaster 5000 flow pump and was looking at the Sunpole Magnus VSR-9000 DC Water Pump.

2370 Gph up to 18 feet as it has an enclosed impeller which should be way better than my current not pressure rated pump.

Any thoughts?

timster · 03/01/2018, 07:04 AM

Hi! So I joined the club with a compact Berlin sump and over flow. Does anyone have a suggestion for phosphate removers that will work in the non tumbling media reactor that he makes?

Orcus Varuna · 03/01/2018, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

You would want to use a t-fitting.

I'm thinking of hooking up a c02 scrubber that way.

Anyone else running a c02 scrubber though their LifeReef?

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Apotack · 03/02/2018, 09:59 AM

What is the benefit of the co2 scrubber?

italquam · 03/02/2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Apotack

What is the benefit of the co2 scrubber?

I would like to know myself as well???

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laserjim · 03/02/2018, 10:04 AM

Higher PH

m3lacoste · 03/02/2018, 02:13 PM

Joining the Lifereef skimmer club, my new skimmer arrives next week. SVS3-24.

italquam · 03/02/2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m3lacoste

Joining the Lifereef skimmer club, my new skimmer arrives next week. SVS3-24.

Welcome to the club

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Orcus Varuna · 03/02/2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by italquam

I would like to know myself as well???

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Raising pH especially for us in the deep south that pretty much have to run our ac 24/7 365

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Mark SF · 03/12/2018, 08:30 PM

Has anyone run a LifeReef on a tank around 50-60G? Wondering if it will produce enough foam head on a smaller tank to get efficient amounts of skimmate. I.e. Don't want the water saturating to X amount before the skimmer begins to work. The skimmer says it is rated up to 250G.

-Mark

shellsea · 03/13/2018, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark SF

Has anyone run a LifeReef on a tank around 50-60G? Wondering if it will produce enough foam head on a smaller tank to get efficient amounts of skimmate. I.e. Don't want the water saturating to X amount before the skimmer begins to work. The skimmer says it is rated up to 250G.

-Mark

For the most accurate reply, I would check with Jeff @ Lifereef. E-mail and phone # on his web site. He is awesome about follow up but remember he is only one man operation. Please do not tie him too long though, I am waiting anxiously for his next reactor production!!!!
Great workmanship!

Molatov · 03/13/2018, 01:09 PM

I've been running a vs3-24 on a 72 gal with 10 fish avg 3" for a little over a month now, it functions flawless I had no idea there was that much kaka in my water.

Orcus Varuna · 03/14/2018, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark SF

Has anyone run a LifeReef on a tank around 50-60G? Wondering if it will produce enough foam head on a smaller tank to get efficient amounts of skimmate. I.e. Don't want the water saturating to X amount before the skimmer begins to work. The skimmer says it is rated up to 250G.

-Mark

I’m running one on a reefer 170 currently and previously with great success on an sca 50.

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drillsar · 03/14/2018, 06:59 PM

I am debating for sure want a lifereef skimmer SVS2-24; I have the RedSea Maxe170 and hate the stock skimmer. I am looking at trigger sapphire 20 cube or the complete system from lifereef which is like $1500 yikes. Is the lifereef sump worth it over the trigger system? Jeff told me to go Model B with the SVS2-24 skimmer.

Decisions lol

Orcus Varuna · 03/14/2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drillsar

I am debating for sure want a lifereef skimmer SVS2-24; I have the RedSea Maxe170 and hate the stock skimmer. I am looking at trigger sapphire 20 cube or the complete system from lifereef which is like $1500 yikes. Is the lifereef sump worth it over the trigger system? Jeff told me to go Model B with the SVS2-24 skimmer.

Decisions lol

I had a model b in my sca 50 and it’s a great sump. Jeff’s work is truly amazing, it just oozes quality. But with that said a trigger cube will do the exact same thing just as well. If your gonna unload the nearly 2k after shipping for the model b I’d say make the accommodations to run an open sump. If your gonna close the door go trigger. Also, I don’t care what anyone else says get the flanged skimmer, it’s totally worth the few extra bucks.

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Orcus Varuna · 03/14/2018, 07:33 PM

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Haanstang81 · 03/23/2018, 07:59 PM

I joined the Lifereef club recently.
Skimmer been up and running since Tuesday March 18th
VS3-72 custom colors to match my apex. Talking to Jeff about a waste container to match.
The pump I have is too small jebeo dct 9000 what is everybody using on their 72’s this thread is too big to sort through.
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Haanstang81 · 03/23/2018, 08:01 PM

Haanstang81 · 03/23/2018, 08:02 PM

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Orcus Varuna · 03/23/2018, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haanstang81

I joined the Lifereef club recently.

Skimmer been up and running since Tuesday March 18th

VS3-72 custom colors to match my apex. Talking to Jeff about a waste container to match.

The pump I have is too small jebeo dct 9000 what is everybody using on their 72’s this thread is too big to sort through.

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On skimmers that size most people are using pumps rated in excess of 15’ head pressure rating and a minimum of about 1200 gph. Something like an iwaki 40rlxt or a jebao 15000. The new jebao dcp 18000 would be awesome as well with its 30’ head height rating. The reason the recommended jebaos are in excess of 3000 gph pumps where the iwaki is about 1300 gph is that the iwaki is a pressure rated pump.

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02/21/2018, 02:04 PM	#3601
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Finally swapped out an old waveline dc pump for the fluval sp4, on my 24". So far so good. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

02/23/2018, 06:58 AM	#3605
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Nope. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

03/02/2018, 09:59 AM	#3609
Apotack Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York Posts: 297	What is the benefit of the co2 scrubber? __________________ Adam Current Tank Info: 125gal

03/02/2018, 10:04 AM	#3611
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	Higher PH __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

02/22/2018, 10:16 AM	#3602
2000se Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 532	For those that are running the venturi through a media reactor, how are you keeping the salt build up out of the venturi? I know the hose from the collection cup has moist air running through to help, but if you change that, doesn't it lead to build up in the venturi?

02/23/2018, 05:53 AM	#3604
Molatov Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Gloucester mass Posts: 16	Have you noticed which adds less heat the fluval or the D.C.

02/25/2018, 06:41 PM	#3606
Grantb76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14	Hey guys I have the 30" in sump model currently with a water blaster 5000 flow pump and was looking at the Sunpole Magnus VSR-9000 DC Water Pump. 2370 Gph up to 18 feet as it has an enclosed impeller which should be way better than my current not pressure rated pump. Any thoughts?

03/01/2018, 07:04 AM	#3607
timster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 12	Hi! So I joined the club with a compact Berlin sump and over flow. Does anyone have a suggestion for phosphate removers that will work in the non tumbling media reactor that he makes?

03/02/2018, 02:13 PM	#3612
m3lacoste Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 99	Joining the Lifereef skimmer club, my new skimmer arrives next week. SVS3-24.

03/12/2018, 08:30 PM	#3615
Mark SF Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 357	Has anyone run a LifeReef on a tank around 50-60G? Wondering if it will produce enough foam head on a smaller tank to get efficient amounts of skimmate. I.e. Don't want the water saturating to X amount before the skimmer begins to work. The skimmer says it is rated up to 250G. -Mark

03/13/2018, 01:09 PM	#3617
Molatov Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Gloucester mass Posts: 16	I've been running a vs3-24 on a 72 gal with 10 fish avg 3" for a little over a month now, it functions flawless I had no idea there was that much kaka in my water.

03/14/2018, 06:59 PM	#3619
drillsar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 2,838	I am debating for sure want a lifereef skimmer SVS2-24; I have the RedSea Maxe170 and hate the stock skimmer. I am looking at trigger sapphire 20 cube or the complete system from lifereef which is like $1500 yikes. Is the lifereef sump worth it over the trigger system? Jeff told me to go Model B with the SVS2-24 skimmer. Decisions lol

03/14/2018, 07:33 PM	#3621
Orcus Varuna Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 626	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/23/2018, 07:59 PM	#3622
Haanstang81 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Nw Indiana Posts: 4	I joined the Lifereef club recently. Skimmer been up and running since Tuesday March 18th VS3-72 custom colors to match my apex. Talking to Jeff about a waste container to match. The pump I have is too small jebeo dct 9000 what is everybody using on their 72’s this thread is too big to sort through. IMG_0631.JPG

03/23/2018, 08:01 PM	#3623
Haanstang81 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Nw Indiana Posts: 4

03/23/2018, 08:02 PM	#3624
Haanstang81 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Nw Indiana Posts: 4	I can’t figure out how to post a pick from my iPad