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| LIFEREEF VENTURI PROTEIN SKIMMER MODELS and
SPECS |
A Lifereef Exclusive that came out in 1999 is the
CUP-TO-VENTURI-HOSE or CVC, Constant Venturi Cleansing. No other skimmers
feature this exclusive and important feature! This simple feature does 5 things
for your skimmer:
1. Keeps the venturi clean meaning you will never have
to clean a venturi again! This is why Lifereef skimmers remain stable when all
other skimmers have to be adjusted frequently. When the air volume is changed
from a clogged venturi your skimmer water level will rise. This does happen in
Needle-Wheel skimmers as they too have a venturi and it is on the front of the
pump.
2. Recirculates the air within the skimmer. Again your skimmer
will remain stable. Air pollutants (think cooking greasy foods on the stove)
are kept out. "Greasy" air entering a skimmer will cause it to lose
foam.
3. Muffles the venturi suction noise. Due to the larger bubble
sizes (and tons of small ones too) a venturi is more aggressive at shearing the
air into different bubble sizes and as such makes a low rumble. This hose
prevents that rumble from escaping from the venturi. Different bubble sizes is
the reason a true venturi skimmer outperforms ANY needle-wheel, regardless of
price.
4. Ozone use, certainly! And much better use of ozone since any
residual ozone is circlated back into the skimmer for more absorption. No
special carbon filter is needed on the air escaping as in all other
skimmers.
5. Can prevent cup overflow, except in very extreme foaming
conditions. Lifereef skimmers have a far less chance of overflowing than ANY
other skimmers.
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| CUSTOM SKIMMERS |
Don't settle for short if you have the
vertical space!
Don't accept a
skimmer that is too short just because the next size up is too
tall.
Let Lifereef build you a skimmer to
maximize your cabinet height for the MOST CONTACT TIME!
Needle-wheel
skimmers don't talk about "contact time" because they can't do
it!
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| SKIMMER EXTENSIONS |
The
VS3, SVS3, HVS3, VS3-36, VS3-48, VS3-60, and VS3-72 FLANGED protein skimmers
can have an extension added to make the protein skimmer taller for increased
efficiency if needed and space permits.
Future-proof your protein skimmer for that larger aquarium in
your future! |
| VS2 and SVS2 Non-Flanged (Exact same skimmer,
different fittings) |
SVS2-24
in-sump
22 1/2"
tall
THIS IS THE BEST SELLING SKIMMER AND USED IN ALL THE LIFEREEF
SYSTEMS AS A STANDARD PROTEIN SKIMMER
The skimmer shown in the above
photo is the original skimmer and photo from 1994. Not a lot has changed except
for the cup cover and the self-cleaning venturi hose but soon a new current
photo will replace the above. |
Up to 250
gallon
systems
AND NANO! |
Pump size
minimum 900 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
SMALL
FOOTPRINT!
8 x 12
for stock setup.
However, it can be
configured to fit into 8 x 10 but we need to know in order to configure it for
this space.
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This is undoubtedly the most popular skimmer ever! Easily fits
into cabinets 24" high and gains the maximum amount of contact time in a short
skimmer.
This skimmer is used in all the Lifereef Systems as a standard
skimmer.
Small footprint and no micro-bubble problems make this in-sump
skimmer one of the easiest to set up and you won't require a special sump to
use it.
Recommended sump water level:
any depth up to 9".
Have less than 24", order with the "short cup" collecttion cup
which is 1" less in height than the stock collection cup.
Shorter yet, we can make a "SHORTY" model that is 18"
high! |
Any color or colors! Mix or match a protein skimmer colors to your
system or favorites!
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VS2-24, 22 1/2" tall
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Up to 250
gallon
systems
AND NANO! |
Pump size
minimum 900 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
7 x
18
with pump
Smallest space to fit
is
10.5 x 10.5 |
The EXACT same
skimmer as above, only with an external water pump and a few extra
fittings.
Recommended sump water level: any depth up to
9". |
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| HVS2-24 HANG-ON |
HVS2-24
Hang-On |
Up to 250 gallon
systems
AND NANO! |
Pump size
minimum 900 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
Takes 6 1/2" of
aquarium rim, needs 7" space behind tank, and extends 17" above tank rim.
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The EXACT same
skimmers as above, except with a bracket that lets you hang the skimmer on your
aquarium or your sump.
You can hang this skimmer on
the rim in three different directions.
Skimmer can be removed from
the bracket for in-sump or stand-alone sump connection should you move to a
sump setup.
Don't have the space behind the aquarium? Hang this skimmer on the
front or side for a few days to remove protein then take it off until the next
week. Much more efficient than any of the small "toy" hang-on
skimmers. |
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| VS3 and SVS3 (Exact same skimmers, different
fittings) |
VS3-24, 22 1/2"
tall
ALL VS3's feature QUICK
DISASSEMBLY when needed. Venturi Skimmers do not need cleaned like
Needle-wheels. A once-per-year is all that is needed to keep critters cleaned
out.
Or, ADD an EXTENSION to make the skimmer taller for larger
aquariums! |
Up to 250 gallon
systems
AND NANO! |
Pump size
minimum 900 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
9 x
12
6 1/2 square base |
Flange design
utilizes a full-face gasket and 8 nylon thumbscrews with keyhole for easy
on/off access. The ONLY reason to use a flange skimmer in a Lifereef design is
for cleaning small sponges, tubeworms, etc. out of the main body every few
years. Sludge will never build up in the skimmer body as it does in all other
skimmers.
Recommended sump water level: any depth up to
9".
Accepts Extensions to make skimmer taller. |
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| SVS3-24 In-Sump |
SVS3-24 in-sump
22 1/2"
tall |
Up to 250 gallon
systems
AND NANO! |
Pump size
minimum 900 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
9 x
12
6 1/2 square base |
Flange design
utilizes a full-face gasket and 8 nylon thumbscrews with keyhole for easy
on/off access. The ONLY reason to use a flange skimmer in a Lifereef design is
for cleaning small sponges, tubeworms, etc. out of the main body. Sludge will
never build up in the skimmer body as it does in downdrafts and nozzle
injection skimmers, which must be taken down regularly to keep them
working.
Recommended sump water level: any depth up to
9".
Accepts Extenions to make skimmer taller. |
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| HVS3-24 Hang-On |
HVS3-24
Hang-On
HVS2-24 Hang-On, center and
left |
Up to 250
gallon
systems
AND NANO! |
Pump size
minimum 900 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
Takes 6 1/2" of
aquarium rim, needs 8" space behind tank, and extends 17" above tank
rim. |
You can hang this
skimmer on the rim in three different directions. Skimmer can be removed from
the bracket for in-sump or stand-alone sump connection should you move to a
sump setup.
Don't have the space behind the
aquarium? Hang this skimmer on the front or side for a few days to remove
protein then take it off until the next week. Much more efficient than any of
the small "toy" hang-ons.
No special bubble trap
or container are required!
Accepts Extensions (HVS3) to
make skimmer taller. |
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| VS3-30 External |
VS3-30 External
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250-400 gallon
systems |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
9 x
12
6 1/2 square base |
Flange design
utilizes a full-face gasket and 8 nylon thumbscrews with keyhole for easy
on/off. This allows periodic interior cleaning which may only be needed once
per year for aesthetics, not performance.
Recommended sump water
level: any depth up to 16".
Accepts Extensions to make
skimmer taller. |
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| SVS3-30 In-Sump |
SVS3-30 IN-SUMP |
250-400 gallon
systems |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
9 x
12
6 1/2 square
base |
Flange design
utilizes a full-face gasket and 8 nylon thumbscrews with keyhole for easy
on/off. This allows periodic interior cleaning which may only be needed once
per year for aesthetics, not performance.
Recommended sump water
level: any depth up to 16".
Accepts Extensions to make
skimmer taller. |
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| VS3-36 External |
VS3-36 External
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400-600 gallon
systems |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
9 x
12
6 1/2 square base |
Flange design
utilizes a full-face gasket and 8 nylon thumbscrews with keyhole for easy
on/off. This allows periodic interior cleaning which may only be needed once
per year for aesthetics, not performance.
Recommended sump water
level: any depth up to 22".
Accepts Extensions to make
skimmer taller. |
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| SVS3-36 In-Sump |
SVS3-36 IN-SUMP |
400-600 gallon
systems |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be
used for increased performance |
9 x
12
6 1/2 square base |
Flange design
utilizes a full-face gasket and 8 nylon thumbscrews with keyhole for easy
on/off. This allows periodic interior cleaning which may only be needed once
per year for aesthetics, not performance.
Recommended sump water
level: any depth up to 22".
Accepts Extensions to make
skimmer taller. |
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Optional 8"
Cup
for all Lifereef Skimmers
(Standard
on 48, 60, and 72 models below) |
When
a 6" cup just isn't enough you can add this 8" DIAMETER cup to any of the
Lifereef protein skimmers and extend your maintenance time!
For all Lifereef Protein Skimmers.
8"
DIAMETER x 6" HIGH |
For
24, 30, and 36 skimmers
8" Collection
Cup is standard on 48, 60, and 72 size skimmers.
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| Optional "Short
Cup" |
The
"short cup" is just a collection cup that is 1" less in height than the stock
cup. Sometimes the cabinet height is just not enough by fractions of an inch so
by using the short cup you can have the stock skimmer where all the perforance
is without having to accept someone else's short skimmer. |
No
additional charge with skimmer purchase. |
 The Mazzei Venturi is "the original" venturi
that got the entire venturi-driven protein skimmer industry going over 24 years
ago. Many venturis came after the Mazzei, but this is the king of venturis and
continues to be a superb performer.
The Mazzei Venturis are used on all the
skimmers below and are an option for the skimmers above.
The Mazzei allows a
larger volume of water to be pushed through the venturi and skimmer thus
drawing in more air and hence more bubbles. A slight improvement is acheived by
more water flow and increased bubble volume, and that's what skimming is all
about! |
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 The unique nature of the Lifereef protein
skimmers air circulation allows any unused ozone to be recirculated
back into the skimmer for complete ozone
utilization.
NO ozone escapes into the cabinet and no special carbon
filter is required.
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Ozone Kit
to allow the use of ozone injection into the venturi suction.
Includes appropriate Norprene
tubing, "T" fitting, and hose adapters to connect to 1/8" ID tubing from your
ozonizer. Other tubing diameters are available.
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TALL, HIGH PERFORMANCE PROTEIN SKIMMERS FOR
AQUARIUMS 500 GALLONS TO 2000 GALLONS
Height is what is needed for large aquarium
volumes, peroid. In a given height skimmer you can only obtain a certain amount
of skimming action. For larger aquariums you must go upwards to a taller
skimmer. Fat-body skimmers do not make up for contact
time. |
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This is the new "turbine input" that spins the water/bubbles as
they enter the skimmer chamber. This part does not spin but imparts a tangent
water/bubble input to produce a spin in the water/bubble
movement. |
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VS3-48, 48" tall
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500
gallons |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be used for increased
performance |
12 x 19
or
12 x 12 if the Mazzei venturi is mounted
vertically off the pump. |
This 4 foot tall
skimmer can be converted to a taller model with the addition of an
extension.
Can be installed in the following
setups:
Conventional
Counter-current
Re-Circulation/Co-current
Re-Circulation/Counter-Current
8": diameter BIG COLLECTION CUP
Sump depth has no bearing on the operation of this skimmer, unless
your sump depth is higher than 30".
Accepts Extensions to make
skimmer taller. |
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VS3-60, 60" tall |
700
gallons |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be used for increased
performance |
12 x 19 or
12 x 12 if the Mazzei venturi is mounted vertically off the
pump. |
This 5 foot tall
skimmer can be converted to a taller model with the addition of an
extension.
Can be installed in the following
setups:
Conventional
Counter-current
Re-Circulation/Co-current
Re-Circulation/Counter-Current
8" diameter BIG COLLECTION CUP
Sump depth has no bearing on the operation of this skimmer, unless
your sump depth is higher than 42".
Accepts Extensions to make
skimmer taller. |
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VS3-72, 72" tall
72" skimmer with 12" extension making this a whopping 84" tall!
Height is the only way to make a protein skimmer efficient for larger water
volumes as it increase bubble/water contact time. something needle-wheel
skimmers cannot do. |
1500
gallons+ |
Pump size
minimum 1100 gph
Larger pumps can be used for increased
performance |
12 x 19
or
12 x 12 if the Mazzei venturi is mounted vertically off the
pump. |
This skimmer is
awesome! Standing a full 6 FEET TALL this skimmer is sure to beat all skimmers!
You can add an Extension if you want to go to 7 FEET.
Can be installed in the following
ways:
Conventional, Counter-Current
Recirc/Co-Current, Recirc Counter-Current
8" diameter BIG COLLECTION CUP
Sump depth has no bearing on the operation of this skimmer, unless
your sump depth is higher than 54".
This skimmer can be used without a sump and can stand alongside
or behind your aquarium as long as the aquarium rim is no higher than 54" from
the floor. However, you can raise the skimmer in order for it to function with
water levels exceeding 54". |
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