BubbleMaster Recommendation

[Amphiprion]

I am looking for a skimmer upgrade on my 75 sps dominated tank in the near future. I currently have a Deltec APF600. I want to have open options because I plan to upgrade in the future (possibly 150g +) and also want plenty of leeway in my current tank for more fish, extra feedings. I was thinking maybe the BM 200 (I think 250 would be mega-overkill and may not even work all that well). Since I haven't had these skimmers before, I need some advice on this. I would prefer to at least be a step up performance wise from my APF600 (maybe comparable to an AP701 or the like).

[Reef Sponger]

Definitely BM200 as it will give you similar performance to the Deltec AP701. Here's the info that I rec'd about the BM skimmers:

ATI BM200 Internal ~ $549
Clearance Needed: 13"L x 9.5"W x 21.25"H
Dimensions: 12.7"L x 8.6"W x 19.2"H
Energy Consumption: 22 watts
Air Draw: 1,100lph
Suggested Capacity: up to 200g heavy, 250 normal

[klam114]

The BM160 would actually be more than enough for now. But with the 150+g upgrade, the BM200 would be a better fit and you can always tune it down for now and rev it back up when you have your 150+g.

I wouldn't recommend the BM250 for your setup because you don't need it and it might not perform as well as the BM200 or the BM160 on small size setups.

[Amphiprion]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10279678#post10279678 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by klam114
The BM160 would actually be more than enough for now. But with the 150+g upgrade, the BM200 would be a better fit and you can always tune it down for now and rev it back up when you have your 150+g.

I wouldn't recommend the BM250 for your setup because you don't need it and it might not perform as well as the BM200 or the BM160 on small size setups.

Yeah, I figured it would be overkill. Besides, getting the BM200 will allow me to actually make money when I do sell my APF600 (which is still and excellent skimmer). I do want a skimmer that actually performs and doesn't just sit there all the time. How would I go about tuning down the BM200?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10278895#post10278895 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reef Sponger
Definitely BM200 as it will give you similar performance to the Deltec AP701. Here's the info that I rec'd about the BM skimmers:

ATI BM200 Internal ~ $549
Clearance Needed: 13"L x 9.5"W x 21.25"H
Dimensions: 12.7"L x 8.6"W x 19.2"H
Energy Consumption: 22 watts
Air Draw: 1,100lph
Suggested Capacity: up to 200g heavy, 250 normal
Thanks, that is probably what I am going to go with.

[Mr James]

Amphirion, what did you end up getting?? I oredered the BM160 from KMA Int'l. It arrived broken. Sent it back and upgraded to a BM200. The design has me captivated, I just stare at it. Very cool indeed!!