fastrd400
It wasn't me!
So how are you liking the Radion Pro's?
d2mini's Epic Fantabulous New Reef Build
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d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Thanks, sarah! :)
Love them.
Everything just pops compared to the gen 1 radions.
Could still use less shadowing underneath coral though. But I do appreciate that the light is not as flat/shadowless as T5's. I've always preferred MH over T5.
Barch
Reefing newb
Great video Dennis, beautiful tank!
kevdogg
Reefing newb
Great video Dennis! Its been an amazing ride watching your tank progress and turn into something that is quite beautiful. Good job man!
Newbs64
Go Oilers!
Wow! All 143 pages in one day, great thread! You definitely have a truly amazing talent. I would love to see it in person, don't worry I won't bother you I just need a chair in front of it. Haha well done man! Really enjoyed it all, what a great group of people and talent on this site.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Thanks guys. Much appreciated. :)
And welcome to LR, Newbs64. :regular_w
And welcome to LR, Newbs64. :regular_w
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Ok ladies and gents... for summer 2013 the fish room is undergoing some changes/upgrades. Here is Part 1... new protein skimmer!
No more cones, no more needle wheels, no more new fads, no more hassles!
d2mini is going old skewl with the tried, true and relatively unchanged LifeReef SVS3-30 venturi skimmer. Just got it a few days ago and first impressions are good! I'm coming from a Vertex Alpha 250 so that is my comparison. I can say that this LifeReef skimmer is built very well, easy to assemble, and it so simple... just one knob to adjust! All you do is set the water height inside the skimmer body using the gate valve and walk away. This is the only thing that ever needs adjustment. No more balancing acts. Even the water height in the sump is not part of the equation. Just make sure it's below the output of the skimmer. It took just over 12 hours for the skimmer to start producing foam in the neck... quicker than expected. Within 24 hours I already had a solid 1/4" of dark skim in the 8" diameter collection cup.
I also had the ozone kit added (another Summer of 2013 upgrade coming soon). Two great things about using ozone with this skimmer.
For one, the contact time in this skimmer is longer than most other skimmers.
Second, any unused ozone is reintroduced back into the skimmer. None of it escapes out of the collection cup.
So far my new LifeReef skimmer has been making skim for less than 36 hours.
So more comments to come as I get to know it better. But so far I am impressed, not only with the skimmer but the man behind it. Jeff was real easy to work with both on the phone and through emails and seems to make a real quality product and backs it up with great customer service.
Meanwhile, here are some pics.
Out of the box, hooked up and running, first foam in the neck and finally a shot of that dark black poo. :)
No more cones, no more needle wheels, no more new fads, no more hassles!
d2mini is going old skewl with the tried, true and relatively unchanged LifeReef SVS3-30 venturi skimmer. Just got it a few days ago and first impressions are good! I'm coming from a Vertex Alpha 250 so that is my comparison. I can say that this LifeReef skimmer is built very well, easy to assemble, and it so simple... just one knob to adjust! All you do is set the water height inside the skimmer body using the gate valve and walk away. This is the only thing that ever needs adjustment. No more balancing acts. Even the water height in the sump is not part of the equation. Just make sure it's below the output of the skimmer. It took just over 12 hours for the skimmer to start producing foam in the neck... quicker than expected. Within 24 hours I already had a solid 1/4" of dark skim in the 8" diameter collection cup.
I also had the ozone kit added (another Summer of 2013 upgrade coming soon). Two great things about using ozone with this skimmer.
For one, the contact time in this skimmer is longer than most other skimmers.
Second, any unused ozone is reintroduced back into the skimmer. None of it escapes out of the collection cup.
So far my new LifeReef skimmer has been making skim for less than 36 hours.
So more comments to come as I get to know it better. But so far I am impressed, not only with the skimmer but the man behind it. Jeff was real easy to work with both on the phone and through emails and seems to make a real quality product and backs it up with great customer service.
Meanwhile, here are some pics.
Out of the box, hooked up and running, first foam in the neck and finally a shot of that dark black poo. :)
buddy08
SPS Addict
What will you do with the older skimmer? Were you having issues with the alpha?
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Old skimmer is sold.
It was too big for my tank. Sat idle most of the time.
It was too big for my tank. Sat idle most of the time.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
My god, there is now well over an inch of black poo water in this 8" cup.
Just 3 days in. Using the pic above, it's to the top of the blue valve.
I hope this keeps up. Will see if it eventually idles.
Just 3 days in. Using the pic above, it's to the top of the blue valve.
I hope this keeps up. Will see if it eventually idles.
ZyberGoby
Because I'm clever
hahahaha pooooooo water must smell lovely when my skimmer first went in the sump it was super pooo water and the living room smelled like some one took a dump on the heater.... That's the only part of a skimmer I hate. POOOOOO WATER
P.S. I'm looking ay the VS2-SHORTY
P.S. I'm looking ay the VS2-SHORTY
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Mr.D
Reefing newb
I believe in trying to keep it simple. Part of the problem with this hobby is all the doo dads and whatchamacallits. I think you'll continue to be impressed with the poo water disposal.
ZyberGoby
Because I'm clever
Mr.D
Reefing newb
Perhaps. If I'm allowed to swim in his tank. It's big enough right?
chichimom79
reef junkie
These skimmer discussions recently really make me question how efficient my skimmer is running. Keep us posted. If you keep liking it, I might check to see if they make one I can use on my tank. The pictures look like an advertisement anyway! I need your photography skills/knowledge! LOL
fastrd400
It wasn't me!
Just hire him, he works cheap! :mrgreen:
AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
Pfftt. After seeing his dining room and tank, with all his reef toys.... I'm going to say no, he doesn't work cheap! He gouges for every penny! Just kidding ;)
fastrd400
It wasn't me!
Well, maybe he does cheap work?
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
I do accept other forms of payment. <wink wink... nudge nudge... giggity> >|<
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Now that's some tutelage I'll pony up for.
