New pump suggestions for Lifereef SVS3-24 in-sump Skimmer (1 Viewer)

[nelson6500]

I bought a used Lifereef SVS3-24 in-sump Skimmer and Jeff recommends the MagDrive 9.5.

Does anyone use the MagDrive 9.5 and is it loud? If you use a different pump please recommend.

Thanks,Matt

 

[below radar]

If you can swing it, get a Vectra M1

 

[Mr. Comer]

Bought mine last year with the 9.5 and switched to the jecod. Didn't notice much of a difference in noise (Venturi was louder than the pump).


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[Fish Keeper82]

I bought a used Lifereef SVS3-24 in-sump Skimmer and Jeff recommends the MagDrive 9.5.

Does anyone use the MagDrive 9.5 and is it loud? If you use a different pump please recommend.

Thanks,Matt

Mag drives are pretty quiet. I've been using one as a return pump for the better part of 10 years(MagDrive 12). The only time you might have an issue is with vibration if resting right on the floor. What some people do to remedy this is put a silicone mat underneath the pump if it rests on the floor.
I just put a couple of beads of silicone on the bottom of the pump let dry a couple of days and its vibration free.
As below radar suggests there are DC pumps that are more energy efficient, come with adjustable flow, and are silent. Downfall is they cost quite a bit more.

 

[whittb]

My Life reef SV3 24 has run well on a mag 9.5 and a jecoddct 6000. I started out with the mag drive 9.5 because I already owned the pump. I purchased the jecod dct 6000 to lower the heat in my tank and it also pulls 1.2 amps lessthan the mag drive. The 9.5 is stronger for sure, but the DCT 6000 is plenty offlow for my 135 gallon system.

I Can’t say enough good things about the Reef life skimmer. It’s a work horse

 

[whittb]

My Life reef SV3 24 has run well on a mag 9.5 and a jecoddct 6000. I started out with the mag drive 9.5 because I already owned the pump. I purchased the jecod dct 6000 to lower the heat in my tank and it also pulls 1.2 amps lessthan the mag drive. The 9.5 is stronger for sure, but the DCT 6000 is plenty offlow for my 135 gallon system.

I Can’t say enough good things about the Reef life skimmer. It’s a work horse

 

[lucho]

Same here. I started with the mag 9.5 and switched to a jecod. The mag was giving out too much heat, but no problem with the sound. I would stick with the mag 9.5 if you don't have a problem with temperature, they are very reliable pumps.


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[Mark L.]

Same here. I started with the mag 9.5 and switched to a jecod. The mag was giving out too much heat, but no problem with the sound. I would stick with the mag 9.5 if you don't have a problem with temperature, they are very reliable pumps.


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I agree lucho. mag drive pumps run extremely hot. I use a mag 12 in a 65 gallon vertical container to mix my salt and the water runs about 88-90°F after about 24 hours of mixing. I'd definitely use something else in sump if your tank runs on the warmer side.

 

[PSXerholic]

Hey Matt,

thx for being over grabbing some anemones.
I see you got the skimmer we talked about.

So just watch out, not to overskim your tank with that skimmer ;-)

-Andre

 

[nelson6500]

Hey Matt,

thx for being over grabbing some anemones.
I see you got the skimmer we talked about.

So just watch out, not to overskim your tank with that skimmer ;-)

-Andre

Andre,

Yes sir I remember you said that about the Lifereef skimmer, After seeing yours in action I had to get one.

PS, your tank and corals are one of the best I've ever seen, And thanks for the good deal on the Anemones.

Matt

 

[reefanatik]

If you can swing it, get a Vectra M1

I hope this is good advice Below Radar.... I am about to pick up a Vectra m1 for my svs3-36 that will be here some time in the next few days. !!!!!! Woo hoooooo!!!

 

[below radar]

I hope this is good advice Below Radar.... I am about to pick up a Vectra m1 for my svs3-36 that will be here some time in the next few days. !!!!!! Woo hoooooo!!!

36?! Holy smokes! You're gonna skim the fish poop out of the fish before they even poop! Lololol

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[nelson6500]

I hope this is good advice Below Radar.... I am about to pick up a Vectra m1 for my svs3-36 that will be here some time in the next few days. !!!!!! Woo hoooooo!!!

Thats going to be an awesome combo, I had a used m1 lined up be the seller backed out of the sale.

 

[reefanatik]

36?! Holy smokes! You're gonna skim the fish poop out of the fish before they even poop! Lololol

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I hope it's not too much skimmer for my 180. Jeff said it would b good for my tank. We will see.

 

[below radar]

The good news is you can always put it on a timer if it pulls too much.

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[reefanatik]

The good news is you can always put it on a timer if it pulls too much.

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I thought about that. I will try that if needed.

 

[nelson6500]

I got a Jebao/ jecod DCT 6000 DC Marine Max flow: 1585 GPH ,

I have it on the 7th led light there are 10 leds so 70% power, It's skimming great the only thing is there is a kinda high pitch hum coming from the pump.

I tried to lower the power and the hum lowers in volume but then the skimmer is not skimming.

Does anyone have run a vectra M1 Dc on their Lifereef Skimmer if so does yours have a high pitch hum ?


Thanks, Matt

 

[madehtsobi]

My M1 on my 36" LR is dead silent. I'm at 70%


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[nelson6500]

My M1 on my 36" LR is dead silent. I'm at 70%


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great thank you, I will order a M1.

 

[reefanatik]

Does anyone know if it matters if the Venturi is vertical or horizontal?