The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[Emmanuel75]

I'm going to get a hold of a kill-a-watt to measure what mine is really pull I bet it's in the 40-50 range. But it's pulls out black tar. Came from a sca-302, this makes me wish I started this tank with one of these.

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[LQT]

I’ve been waiting on the Sicce ADV forever... at this point, it seems like vapor ware. Leaning toward the Fluval SP4 again.

[Bpb]

My dcp10000 is working terrific as well have it turned to 80% which amounts to about 1600 gph. Milky white foam, super turbulent inside the body, pitch black skimmate


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[Indiana Reefin]

Hello reefers!
I am going to be setting up a 350 gallon reef setup with probably 100 gallons of sump/refugium/frag tank.

I am leaning towards a Lifereef skimmer. Do you think the SVS3-36 will be enough? It is rated up to 600 gallons.

I am leaning towards an external skimmer possibly. Does the external perform as well or better than the in sump version?

[Ramses35]

Hey there someone tried to adapt automatic cleaning head?


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[BillFW]

Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

Hello reefers!
I am going to be setting up a 350 gallon reef setup with probably 100 gallons of sump/refugium/frag tank.

I am leaning towards a Lifereef skimmer. Do you think the SVS3-36 will be enough? It is rated up to 600 gallons.

I am leaning towards an external skimmer possibly. Does the external perform as well or better than the in sump version?

I've got a -48 with the upgraded venturi on a 350G (total) system running external and it works great. I oversized for the future addition of a frag system.

[Indiana Reefin]

Originally Posted by BillFW

I've got a -48 with the upgraded venturi on a 350G (total) system running external and it works great. I oversized for the future addition of a frag system.

So the 36 is to small. I won’t be upgrading in the future. 350 gallons is plenty

[BillFW]

Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

So the 36 is to small. I won’t be upgrading in the future. 350 gallons is plenty

I can't say that. The -48 definitely shows no weakness. I would expect the -36 to be fine but please wait for those running a -36 on a similar sized system to comment. I tend to overshoot when it comes to skimmers.

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

So the 36 is to small. I won’t be upgrading in the future. 350 gallons is plenty

I would honestly just call Jeff. He will ask you a ton of questions about your system like how you want to stock it, future plans, carbon dosing plans, etc. and will recommend accordingly.


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[Indiana Reefin]

Sounds good.
I am at least 2-3 years away but I want to start planning now because it is a big build

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

Sounds good.
I am at least 2-3 years away but I want to start planning now because it is a big build

You should incorporate one of his sumps into your plans. I love mine


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[Indiana Reefin]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

You should incorporate one of his sumps into your plans. I love mine


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Yeah they look awesome. How much do they run for just a basic sump? I was leaning towards a 75 gallon tank that I would put together myself

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

Yeah they look awesome. How much do they run for just a basic sump? I was leaning towards a 75 gallon tank that I would put together myself

Sump it self (no reactors or skimmer) for a tank that size I would guess would push a 1k. With all the goodies thrown in and shipping your looking at at least $2500.


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[Indiana Reefin]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

Sump it self (no reactors or skimmer) for a tank that size I would guess would push a 1k. With all the goodies thrown in and shipping your looking at at least $2500.


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That’s what I figured.

This is why I started saving money for this build even though it’s a couple years away.

You get what you pay for and I don’t want to skimp our on this setup.

[EZSalty]

Hello all,

My SVS2-24 with mag 9.5 will be here on Tuesday!



Excited!

[2000se]

Originally Posted by EZSalty

Hello all,

My SVS2-24 with mag 9.5 will be here on Tuesday!



Excited!

Sweet!! I love mine.

Be prepared to dial it in, then <--wait foooor it--->.... do nothing. Ha! Literally. Once I got mine dialed, I just clean the collector cup every so often and jut watch it operate..

[redlazer]

I have a Lifereef SVS3 24 on the way. It will go good with the custom lifereef sump Jeff is going to build for me.

[redlazer]

I have a Lifereef SVS3 24 on the way. It will go good with the custom lifereef sump Jeff is going to build for me.

[redlazer]

Hey I need y’alls opinions. Do you think it with worth the extra cost to Red or green acrylic on skimmer and sump?

[Speaker73]

Originally Posted by redlazer

Hey I need y’alls opinions. Do you think it with worth the extra cost to Red or green acrylic on skimmer and sump?

Personally I say no but if you are going to show case your equipment and not hide it like me I saw go for it

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[saf1]

Originally Posted by redlazer

Hey I need y’alls opinions. Do you think it with worth the extra cost to Red or green acrylic on skimmer and sump?

Personally I don't think there should be an extra cost for color change of acrylic. Unless he is buying it in low quantity or the price difference between standard and color is such that it is warranted. Other than that it is a personal choice honestly. The way I see it:

1. If sump is closed off then NO.
2. If sump is part of the display, then MAYBE
3. If sump is part of display, plumbing and area is aesthetically pleasing, then YES.

[redlazer]

I agree that it doesn’t do anything but it does look bad ***. It would be 50 now for the skimmer and 50 in February when he builds the sump. My sump is closed off, but was thinking of opening it up and adding a black light or something if I went with color.

[saf1]

Originally Posted by redlazer

I agree that it doesn’t do anything but it does look bad ***. It would be 50 now for the skimmer and 50 in February when he builds the sump. My sump is closed off, but was thinking of opening it up and adding a black light or something if I went with color.

For some odd reason what came to my mind when I read this is probably how a woman feels when she is wearing leopard print or lacy undergarments to work... But to your point if it is something you are considering to show via opening up then why not. Go for it.

I picked up a sump from him back in March I think it was and it may be visible. Standard color though. My tank rests on a steel stand so have a couple options in play to maybe box it in to match my wainscot. If I managed my plumbing a bit better I would consider leaving it open. I still may but in my case I went clear because I wasn't sure.

Good luck with your decision. I'm sure you will rock it either way

[redlazer]

Well I went with the everything normal. The svs3 came in yesterday, and is already forming skim. Today my lifereef custom ATO container shipped out, when it gets here I can run my Tunze osmolator 3155 I got on Black Friday if I recall for a $115-125. Now I’m on to my next struggle getting the refugium led light nailed down for when I get my lifereef sump and refugium.

[saf1]

Originally Posted by redlazer

Well I went with the everything normal. The svs3 came in yesterday, and is already forming skim. Today my lifereef custom ATO container shipped out, when it gets here I can run my Tunze osmolator 3155 I got on Black Friday if I recall for a $115-125. Now I’m on to my next struggle getting the refugium led light nailed down for when I get my lifereef sump and refugium.

I personally do not use one but there are a few around the forums that use the MARS LED Grow Light or the RAYWAY 216W Full Spectrum UFO Led Grow Light. Maybe something to look at I'd wager.