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Unread 12/10/2018, 09:19 AM   #3776
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I’m running a vs3-48 extended to 84” with a blue line 100. Works well for me.


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Blue line pumps are external only right? What are you using for a feed pump


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Unread 12/10/2018, 04:10 PM   #3777
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Blue line pumps are external only right? What are you using for a feed pump


Correct blue line pumps are external only. I have a bulkhead drilled near my the bottom of my sump that the blue line draws from.


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Unread 12/10/2018, 04:11 PM   #3778
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Correct blue line pumps are external only. I have a bulkhead drilled near my the bottom of my sump that the blue line draws from.


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Mine is run externally from sump.


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Unread 12/10/2018, 04:17 PM   #3779
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Mine is run externally from sump.


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This is how it’s setting. This is before I extended it to 84”


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Unread 12/11/2018, 08:13 AM   #3780
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This is how it’s setting. This is before I extended it to 84”


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Gotcha, that will be the same thing I have to do with drilling a bulk to feed from the sump. Thanks for the reply


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Unread 12/15/2018, 09:56 PM   #3781
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So my svs-24 has been running on my very new tank for about two weeks now.

Very light bioload, 2 clowns, midas, and a 2 conchs in a 120g plus sump.

It’s pulling some gunk based on the smell, but skimming very wet.

I’m tempted to tune the input down to slim dryer.
Any downside to this?

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Unread 12/17/2018, 06:46 AM   #3782
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What size is the Ventura hose? Looking for the tee to add ozone.
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Unread 12/17/2018, 07:56 AM   #3783
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Unread 12/17/2018, 11:51 PM   #3784
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I was wondering I have jeff's 24 skimmer back fro 2000 . When I bought it it came with a mag 9.5 ...I recently wanted to change pumps and plumbed a vectra s1 .....would anyone here think it would be ok

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It should be ok but due to pressure you would probably run it at 100%


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Unread 12/17/2018, 11:55 PM   #3785
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So my svs-24 has been running on my very new tank for about two weeks now.

Very light bioload, 2 clowns, midas, and a 2 conchs in a 120g plus sump.

It’s pulling some gunk based on the smell, but skimming very wet.

I’m tempted to tune the input down to slim dryer.
Any downside to this?

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No downside. I would test your nutrients first then run it dryer and re-test after a couple days


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Unread 12/18/2018, 08:51 AM   #3786
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Thanks for the feedback.
Turns out I have a new issue now. Did. Water change over the weeekend.

Turned the skimmer off first, but on restart I’ve lost all the bubbles...

Pumps runnning and i can see just the faintest of bubbles trying to start at the botom of the skimer where the intake is, but that’s it.

I shut it down until I can figure it out. My first thought is to clean the venturi, but it seems very early for that.


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Unread 12/18/2018, 09:16 AM   #3787
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Thanks for the feedback.
Turns out I have a new issue now. Did. Water change over the weeekend.

Turned the skimmer off first, but on restart I’ve lost all the bubbles...

Pumps runnning and i can see just the faintest of bubbles trying to start at the botom of the skimer where the intake is, but that’s it.

I shut it down until I can figure it out. My first thought is to clean the venturi, but it seems very early for that.


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Easy fix. Disconect the airline from the venturi if it produces bubbles then there is a clog in the air line. If it stays the same it will be the venturi.


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Unread 12/18/2018, 10:03 AM   #3788
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Thanks for the feedback.
Turns out I have a new issue now. Did. Water change over the weeekend.

Turned the skimmer off first, but on restart I’ve lost all the bubbles...

Pumps runnning and i can see just the faintest of bubbles trying to start at the botom of the skimer where the intake is, but that’s it.

I shut it down until I can figure it out. My first thought is to clean the venturi, but it seems very early for that.


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I would check your pump to see if it is working properly first. But based on your bioload, I think your water change pulled any remaining nutrients for the skimmer to produce. I also have a 24 on my 120 and i am struggling to keep my nutrients up even with 3 tangs and 4 other fishes. For reference, I have a jebao dcp-8000 running at 70%


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Unread 12/18/2018, 12:40 PM   #3789
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I thought of that too, but in that case it would still bubble in the main chamber right? It just wouldn’t produce any foam at the top.


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Unread 12/18/2018, 12:49 PM   #3790
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Just check the venturi it is clogged...when you did water change something must have gotten sucked up by the pump and clogged the venturi

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Unread 12/18/2018, 12:57 PM   #3791
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Any suggestions on an in sumo model for a heavily stocked 150 display with 185 gallon total water volume?

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Unread 12/18/2018, 02:07 PM   #3792
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Any suggestions on an in sumo model for a heavily stocked 150 display with 185 gallon total water volume?

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I have a svs3-30” in the for sale section haha


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Unread 12/18/2018, 02:44 PM   #3793
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I have a svs3-30” in the for sale section haha
Why are you selling?

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Unread 12/18/2018, 02:46 PM   #3794
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I have two. One on my display system and then one was on my frag system. Wife and I moved and no longer have a basement at the new house, and so I have nowhere to put my frag tanks.


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Unread 12/27/2018, 08:41 AM   #3795
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If interested, I have a Lifereef LF1-125 sump available. This fits a Lifereef skimmer either, in-sump or externally.

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Unread 12/28/2018, 01:36 AM   #3796
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If interested, I have a Lifereef LF1-125 sump available. This fits a Lifereef skimmer either, in-sump or externally.

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Unread 12/28/2018, 02:21 AM   #3797
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Unread 01/04/2019, 07:17 AM   #3798
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I have an svs3-30 was going to run a Neptune Cor20 with it. Anyone ever done this?

Have experience with Neptune pumps and these skimmers.

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Unread 01/04/2019, 07:21 AM   #3799
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I have an svs3-30 was going to run a Neptune Cor20 with it. Anyone ever done this?

Have experience with Neptune pumps and these skimmers.

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Quite sure that will be just fine. They have a rated head height of nearly 20 feet which is the same as the jebao 8000 I run which works very well.


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Unread 01/04/2019, 07:49 AM   #3800
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I just received my VS3-72 from Jeff and I could not be more pleased with the entire experience. I will post a picture when I have it up and running


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