The Life Reef Skimmer Club - Page 158

galoot · 06/22/2020, 09:07 PM

Ok, I ordered the 30" skimmer today. Now need to decide on the pump. Sicce adv 7.0, 9.0 or 10.0?

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LQT · 06/22/2020, 09:30 PM

I’d go 9.0 or higher.

watdachuck · 06/23/2020, 06:12 AM

I am not very familiar with Sicce, but from a flow stand point my LR skimmer is 28" (24" with 4" extension) and I run a Vectra M2 at 90%. Technically this would equate to 1800 GPH.

I also upgraded the venturi to a Mazzei for more air input.

doonan75 · 06/27/2020, 10:36 AM

I'm using a jeboa dcp 8000. Mine came with a mag 7 and the DCP works better for me I run it at 100% I drained it yesterday and cleaned the cup and neck about a week ago. I had to remove the air hose from the skimmer cup because it was sucking in sludge.

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Sirhc · 06/27/2020, 07:53 PM

Where is the extension pricing on the site? Looking for it but I do not see any pricing listed for the neck extensions...

doonan75 · 06/27/2020, 08:17 PM

Try emailing him he's really quick about responding.

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Sirhc · 06/28/2020, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doonan75

Try emailing him he's really quick about responding.

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Will do that, thank you!

galoot · 06/30/2020, 07:01 PM

Ordered my skimmer last week. She's done. Need to order the sicce pump. Waiting for a 4th of July sale. Can't wait!

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galoot · 07/01/2020, 05:43 PM

Is your skimmer a 30"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by doonan75

I'm using a jeboa dcp 8000. Mine came with a mag 7 and the DCP works better for me I run it at 100% I drained it yesterday and cleaned the cup and neck about a week ago. I had to remove the air hose from the skimmer cup because it was sucking in sludge.

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doonan75 · 07/03/2020, 08:21 PM

No 24.

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galoot · 07/06/2020, 07:05 PM

She arrived today. Waiting on the pump, hopefully Wednesday I'll get this thing wet! I need to paint the gate valve handle orange though. Driving me crazy

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doonan75 · 07/06/2020, 07:25 PM

Nice! I wish I could fit a 30 in my sump. Did you decide on a pump?

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doonan75 · 07/06/2020, 07:28 PM

Also when you first sent it up set the bubble line about an inch below the sticker and wait a few days to raise it. I recommend turning the gate valve 1/8 a turn at a time per day until you are happy. Good luck and you will love this skimmer!

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galoot · 07/06/2020, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doonan75

Nice! I wish I could fit a 30 in my sump. Did you decide on a pump?

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Ordered the sicce adv 10.0

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galoot · 07/06/2020, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doonan75

Also when you first sent it up set the bubble line about an inch below the sticker and wait a few days to raise it. I recommend turning the gate valve 1/8 a turn at a time per day until you are happy. Good luck and you will love this skimmer!

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Gotcha!

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galoot · 07/08/2020, 06:05 PM

Got the pump. Need to wait until Sunday to get it in the sump. On duty the next three days. Don't want any issues while I'm away

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LobNach6 · 07/13/2020, 03:08 PM

Hello,
So I am looking to get a new skimmer. I have seem people talk about Lifereef over the years and after reading the pro's/con's on venturi vs needle wheel, I was very excited in my decision to go with a Lifereef skimmer. Then I can to to this thread and have read all of the discussion about pumps and now I am rethinking my decision.

I have a 90gal DT with a 40gal sump. Is this more skimmer than I need? I use a COR20 to run my whole system, including ATS, Ca/RX, and UV, and this skimmer requires an equal to that just in itself? I was already really having to close my eyes and click to purchase this at $450, but then having to put another 200-300 for the pump just to get its full functionality seems a bit over the top.

aaronpentz · 07/13/2020, 03:16 PM

They run just fine on a smaller much cheaper ac pump. Even the manufacturer recommends an AC pump over a DC pump anyways. I got a 50 dollar Gen-X PCX40 used that works great. Ugly but quiet. And will run forever. Easily the best skimmer I've had over the last 25 years.

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LobNach6 · 07/13/2020, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronpentz

They run just fine on a smaller much cheaper ac pump. Even the manufacturer recommends an AC pump over a DC pump anyways. I got a 50 dollar Gen-X PCX40 used that works great. Ugly but quiet. And will run forever. Easily the best skimmer I've had over the last 25 years.

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Thank you for the quick response. I had that assumption, but worried when everyone in the more recent post on this thread seem to immediately remove the mag 9 and default to a Sicce adv 10 or equivalent. I also worried that I was perhaps looking at a 250 gal skimmer for a 90gal tank.

aaronpentz · 07/13/2020, 04:02 PM

You can run it on a timer 12 on 12 off. Or every other day

People might switch to a more power friendly pump or one that puts let heat into the tank

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LobNach6 · 07/13/2020, 07:03 PM

I do have a Jebao DCP-5000 that I had purchased prior to my COR20 and have kept on hand as an emergency backup in case the COR crashes. It has the following stats:
Power: 40-watt 110-120V 60Hz, Max Flow: 1450gph, Max head: 13ft
which, from what have ready here seem like it would be good for this. Just seems like a huge pump for a skimmer. Does the venturi really require that much more pump over a needle-wheel?

watdachuck · 07/14/2020, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LobNach6

Hello,
So I am looking to get a new skimmer. I have seem people talk about Lifereef over the years and after reading the pro's/con's on venturi vs needle wheel, I was very excited in my decision to go with a Lifereef skimmer. Then I can to to this thread and have read all of the discussion about pumps and now I am rethinking my decision.

I have a 90gal DT with a 40gal sump. Is this more skimmer than I need? I use a COR20 to run my whole system, including ATS, Ca/RX, and UV, and this skimmer requires an equal to that just in itself? I was already really having to close my eyes and click to purchase this at $450, but then having to put another 200-300 for the pump just to get its full functionality seems a bit over the top.

I dont think you can be too big with a LifeReef skimmer. They are easily adjustable based on where you run the water height in the skimmer. I used a 24" LR skimmer on the 33G AIO tank below and it worked out beautifully as the only filtration on the tank outside of a prefilter. I ran it with a Mag 9.5.

doonan75 · 07/16/2020, 07:46 AM

I'm running mine on a 40b with a 40b sump using a DCP 8000 and it skimms just fine.

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billwill · 07/22/2020, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watdachuck

I dont think you can be too big with a LifeReef skimmer. They are easily adjustable based on where you run the water height in the skimmer. I used a 24" LR skimmer on the 33G AIO tank below and it worked out beautifully as the only filtration on the tank outside of a prefilter. I ran it with a Mag 9.5.

See now this is what confuses me. How is a skimmer than works fine on a 33G going to do a good job on my 150 fully stocked SPS tank with a ton of fish?

doonan75 · 07/22/2020, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billwill

See now this is what confuses me. How is a skimmer than works fine on a 33G going to do a good job on my 150 fully stocked SPS tank with a ton of fish?

You adjust the water height based on your tank and how it is working

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06/22/2020, 09:30 PM	#3927
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	I’d go 9.0 or higher. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

07/13/2020, 03:16 PM	#3943
aaronpentz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pingree Grove, IL Posts: 952	They run just fine on a smaller much cheaper ac pump. Even the manufacturer recommends an AC pump over a DC pump anyways. I got a 50 dollar Gen-X PCX40 used that works great. Ugly but quiet. And will run forever. Easily the best skimmer I've had over the last 25 years. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ "Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling it brings" Current Tank Info: 67 Long

07/13/2020, 04:02 PM	#3945
aaronpentz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pingree Grove, IL Posts: 952	You can run it on a timer 12 on 12 off. Or every other day People might switch to a more power friendly pump or one that puts let heat into the tank Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ "Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling it brings" Current Tank Info: 67 Long

06/22/2020, 09:07 PM	#3926
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Ok, I ordered the 30" skimmer today. Now need to decide on the pump. Sicce adv 7.0, 9.0 or 10.0? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

06/23/2020, 06:12 AM	#3928
watdachuck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 43	I am not very familiar with Sicce, but from a flow stand point my LR skimmer is 28" (24" with 4" extension) and I run a Vectra M2 at 90%. Technically this would equate to 1800 GPH. I also upgraded the venturi to a Mazzei for more air input.

06/27/2020, 10:36 AM	#3929
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	I'm using a jeboa dcp 8000. Mine came with a mag 7 and the DCP works better for me I run it at 100% I drained it yesterday and cleaned the cup and neck about a week ago. I had to remove the air hose from the skimmer cup because it was sucking in sludge. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

06/27/2020, 07:53 PM	#3930
Sirhc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 179	Where is the extension pricing on the site? Looking for it but I do not see any pricing listed for the neck extensions...

06/27/2020, 08:17 PM	#3931
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	Try emailing him he's really quick about responding. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

06/30/2020, 07:01 PM	#3933
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Ordered my skimmer last week. She's done. Need to order the sicce pump. Waiting for a 4th of July sale. Can't wait! Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

07/03/2020, 08:21 PM	#3935
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	No 24. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

07/06/2020, 07:05 PM	#3936
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	She arrived today. Waiting on the pump, hopefully Wednesday I'll get this thing wet! I need to paint the gate valve handle orange though. Driving me crazy Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

07/06/2020, 07:25 PM	#3937
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	Nice! I wish I could fit a 30 in my sump. Did you decide on a pump? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

07/06/2020, 07:28 PM	#3938
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	Also when you first sent it up set the bubble line about an inch below the sticker and wait a few days to raise it. I recommend turning the gate valve 1/8 a turn at a time per day until you are happy. Good luck and you will love this skimmer! Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

07/08/2020, 06:05 PM	#3941
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Got the pump. Need to wait until Sunday to get it in the sump. On duty the next three days. Don't want any issues while I'm away Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

07/13/2020, 03:08 PM	#3942
LobNach6 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Hello, So I am looking to get a new skimmer. I have seem people talk about Lifereef over the years and after reading the pro's/con's on venturi vs needle wheel, I was very excited in my decision to go with a Lifereef skimmer. Then I can to to this thread and have read all of the discussion about pumps and now I am rethinking my decision. I have a 90gal DT with a 40gal sump. Is this more skimmer than I need? I use a COR20 to run my whole system, including ATS, Ca/RX, and UV, and this skimmer requires an equal to that just in itself? I was already really having to close my eyes and click to purchase this at $450, but then having to put another 200-300 for the pump just to get its full functionality seems a bit over the top.

07/13/2020, 07:03 PM	#3946
LobNach6 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	I do have a Jebao DCP-5000 that I had purchased prior to my COR20 and have kept on hand as an emergency backup in case the COR crashes. It has the following stats: Power: 40-watt 110-120V 60Hz, Max Flow: 1450gph, Max head: 13ft which, from what have ready here seem like it would be good for this. Just seems like a huge pump for a skimmer. Does the venturi really require that much more pump over a needle-wheel?

07/16/2020, 07:46 AM	#3948
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	I'm running mine on a 40b with a 40b sump using a DCP 8000 and it skimms just fine. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk