The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[Reef_Paddy]

Originally Posted by Madehtsobi

Cool I'm thinking of getting a 36" too.

Any humming noise from that pump?

It's a cheap pump for the output so you get what you pay for. It's not silent but I don't really notice more noise from it than all the other equipment running. It's no red dragon...

[Madehtsobi]

I wonder if the "newer" dcs are any better....


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[Reef_Paddy]

Thought the DCT's where their newer versions?


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[Madehtsobi]

I just saw on fish street they had DCS...


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[Reef_Paddy]

Geez. There is money to be made in a leasing model for reef tech with the rate of change these days... My pump is only 6 weeks old and I need an update to a silent version for no reason


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[Madehtsobi]

Haha tell me about it!


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[jason2459]

Originally Posted by Reef_Paddy

Thought the DCT's where their newer versions?


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DCT is the newer version. They still sell the DCS.

[Madehtsobi]

http://m.fish-street.com/jebao_dcs_silent_swirl_dc_pump

Says DCS is 2015 and DCT is 2014


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[jason2459]

Originally Posted by Madehtsobi

http://m.fish-street.com/jebao_dcs_silent_swirl_dc_pump

Says DCS is 2015 and DCT is 2014


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I have to believe that's a typo. I just got a DCT 15000 which was labeled everywhere as the 2015 model. The DCS is the older model and is Apex controllable. The DCT is the newer model and awaiting an Apex compatable controller, still...


Also, from fish street:

http://www.fish-street.com/jebao_dct...rch_string=DCT

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DC Pump is produce on 2013. DCT Pump is produce on 2015.

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New Controller Arrived in our website (Difficut in Youtube Video)


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DCT15000 Controller from 9000Litres to 15000Litres

[Madehtsobi]

Man these people need to get it straight!

So is urs pretty quiet?


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[jason2459]

Originally Posted by Madehtsobi

Man these people need to get it straight!

So is urs pretty quiet?


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I'm awaiting my sump room buildout. I'm about a 1-2 weeks out from getting that done and will be running it then. I'll be testing it out first as a return but will be swapping it in with my skimmer with a couple other pumps to test.

Pumps I'll be testing on my MTC MVX 36"
1. Mag1800
2. Waveline DC12000 (has the highest rated head height)
3 .Jebao 15000 (has about the same head height as the mag 1800 but like over twice the flow rate. )

[Madehtsobi]

Oh ok. Your not using a lifereef skimmer?


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[jason2459]

Originally Posted by Madehtsobi

Oh ok. Your not using a lifereef skimmer?


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At least not yet. I decided to go for an MTC mazzei based skimmer.

[Madehtsobi]

Ah ok


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[MicroMan419]

Khazmodain. What pump did you decide on. I'm going to be putting at 60" in use soon on a 300 gallon and curious what your using. I'm looking to use an in sump pump to feed the skimmer which will be behind the wall of the tank. Also thinking of using a Jecod DCT 12000. Any one have any thoughts/opinions?
Thanks

[Reef_Paddy]

I'm running a DCT12000 on a 36" and would suggest something more powerful. Don't get me wrong, it does a great job, just don't think it's powerful enough to take it up to 60".


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[Madehtsobi]

Originally Posted by Reef_Paddy

I'm running a DCT12000 on a 36" and would suggest something more powerful. Don't get me wrong, it does a great job, just don't think it's powerful enough to take it up to 60".


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is yours turned all the way up?? 3100gph ??

i just got a M1 and im thinking of using that for my 36". wondering if mine will be enough now!

[Reef_Paddy]

I'm running the pump at 100% but have the skimmer outlet gate valve more than half closed.


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[Madehtsobi]

Wondering if I need a more stronger pump now...


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[azjohnny]

Pumps I'll be testing on my MTC MVX 36"
1. Mag1800
2. Waveline DC12000 (has the highest rated head height)
3 .Jebao 15000 (has about the same head height as the mag 1800 but like over twice the flow rate. )

You should also consider a Fluval Seas SP4, its 1800 gph @ 0 ft of head. Mag pumps get their flow rates when using 1.5" tubing

[jason2459]

Originally Posted by azjohnny

You should also consider a Fluval Seas SP4, its 1800 gph @ 0 ft of head. Mag pumps get their flow rates when using 1.5" tubing

I'm not sure thats totally true. Ive seen that posted before too. Maybe by you? lol

True if you want to see that 1800 gph at 0 head thats based on a theoretical 1.5" pipe. The outlet on the Mag18 is 3/4. When you look at the head height charts they list it at 1500gph at 0 head. And comparing the SP4 vs mag18 the mag does much better at the higher head pressure.

Not saying the fluval pump is bad or cant get the job done. If I find a SP6 for a good price I would love to try it out.

FYI I will also be playing with the setup as well as stock config. I have another mazzei injector I will be trying. Along with using 1" pipe to the injectors.

[Mr. Comer]

How many of you are using the CLF1 with your lifereef skimmer. Any tips/tricks to share? I've had a diy sump for years and a local reefer made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

[EagleFF]

Originally Posted by Mr. Comer

How many of you are using the CLF1 with your lifereef skimmer. Any tips/tricks to share? I've had a diy sump for years and a local reefer made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

Jeff recommends using soft plumbing to his sumps, I'm running the LFS1 200

[MadsDK]

is a svs3-24 inch lifereef skimmer to powerfull for an 80 gallon tank with a 25 gallon sump? and which pump would you recommend if it have to be as silent as possible?

best regards Mads

[jerseypete]

Originally Posted by MadsDK

is a svs3-24 inch lifereef skimmer to powerfull for an 80 gallon tank with a 25 gallon sump? and which pump would you recommend if it have to be as silent as possible?

best regards Mads

I'm using my svs -24 on roughly 145 gallon system .105 display 20 fuge and 20 sump. It works great. I use a mag 12. The pump you can hear a little. But it's not bad. All other pumps are dc. And qd mp40s. So the tank is dead silent. The skimmer works well so I hesitate to change the pump.

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