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06/15/2012, 04:11 PM | #1226 | |
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06/16/2012, 12:07 AM | #1227 | |
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06/16/2012, 01:48 AM | #1228 |
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06/17/2012, 10:16 AM | #1229 |
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Looking good Laurent I like your sump layout.
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06/20/2012, 06:32 AM | #1230 |
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Sump Depth Range?
Jeremey (or anyone else who is running a Supermarin 200), do you know if there is any reason why we can't run the sump depth at 6.5" inches in teh skimmer section? I've been experimenting with various depths between 6.5" and 8" and it seems to work fine. The Red Dragon pump is slightly exposed, so maybe that is an issue? But I think you can run these pumps external if you want to? The reason I am asking is that I am going to be building my custom sump soon and want to determine the optimal height to set the baffles. You really need baffles with this skimmer!!
By the way, I am loving my BK SM 200. I'll try and post some pics later. Thanks Jeremy for pointing me in the right direction! Cheers Brett
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06/20/2012, 07:55 AM | #1231 |
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Hi Brett, as long as the pump is not sucking air and cavitating then you'll be just fine. Obviously you want it to only suck air through the venturi, not the inlet of the pump. In my opinion though I would set the baffles to 8+ inches, then you can always raise the skimmer up some to your desired height. If you set them to 6.5" then you're stuck at that point if you ever want to go deeper.
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Thanks Jeremy.
My plan is to set the baffles at 7". I am assuming that since I'll be pushing1500 gph through the sump (dimensions 33x24x16) the actual level will be higher then the baffles. How much higher I don't know. I know in my DT, it increased the height by about an 1". Couple that unknown with the idea of trying to maxmize the overflow capacity of the sump and I have to be careful not to over shoot my baffle height too, otherwise I won't have enough overflow capacity. I have three tanks (fuge, prop, and DT all flowing back to this sump, all with check valves). And it will be close. I could make the sump taller, but that creates some minor issues with skimmer collection cup drain which is just above 16". A minor problem/design consideration that can be addressed . I might just use a small bulkhead below the rim of the sump and connect the skimmer cup drain to it. Thanks again for the feed back Jeremey!
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06/20/2012, 11:39 AM | #1233 |
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I had my baffles set at 9" and the level ran at 9.5". My new sump has the baffles at 10" and it is running at 10.5". Both sumps were moving 800-1000g per hour. Seems like you would run at 7.5" to me. My 200 is running in 8.5" of water. I tried it at 6.5, 7, 7.5 and 8. Both 8&8.5 worked the best for me.
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06/27/2012, 07:44 PM | #1234 |
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Does anyone know where you can order a replacement pump for a BK Mini 160 Gen1? My motor seems to be dying. I found my skimmer off yesterday. I took it down and cleaned it completely. I found no blockages or reasons it should be off. I restarted it and it was making a surge up and down sound. Then it shut off. Then it would restart then cut off. I tried it in different electrical outlets and got same response.
So today, I took it apart again. Found no problems with it. Got it in sump and restarted it. It turned on for about 10 seconds then turned off. It repeated this cycle a couple of times then stopped. Since I bought this when they originally became available, I figured it might have lived it's lifespan. Question is where can I get a pump replacement? I don't want to throw away this skimmer. It has been a work horse.
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06/28/2012, 10:22 AM | #1236 | |
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07/06/2012, 02:03 AM | #1237 |
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has anyone else experience the white part of the collection cup staining? i've had my Mini 160 for a couple of weeks now. the longest i've gone between cup cleanings is 4 days. i usually get it cleaned every 2 or 3 days. the white part of the cup where the skimmate sits and makes contact has discolored to a dark greenish gray. i'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this. i do not dose anything except for 2 parts. i do not run GFO either.
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07/06/2012, 05:40 AM | #1238 |
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I also noticed that after the first day of use. I thought that it was from carbon dust that got skimmed out but I don't know. I wasn't running any other media at that time.
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07/06/2012, 05:43 AM | #1239 |
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Me too....noticed that on the first day...
It's like the base picked up the stain of the skimmate. Was it designed to be like that?
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i wanted to add that i also do not use carbon (GAC)
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07/06/2012, 01:53 PM | #1241 |
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Yes, it will eventually stain in there unless you try cleaning it with some really strong cleaning solution that might take it off?
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07/06/2012, 11:52 PM | #1242 |
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It's a fish poop concentrator, get over it.
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07/07/2012, 12:00 AM | #1243 |
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Very true...
So it's a "Fish Potty" and we clean it...ahh another sacrifice we make for our hobby
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That's weird. I clean my cup every week (BBK 180) Since 2 weeks I'm making a test and I don't clean the cup - because it was never full in one week I think you are very over the "water limit" more you are upper water level and more it will skim |
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07/07/2012, 04:53 AM | #1246 |
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hi, 4 days is not even close to a full cup for my setting. the only reason i clean it that often is to get rid of the build up on the neck.
the discoloration is obviously not a problem. it was just an observation since i never had a skimmer with a cup made out of PVC instead of acrylic. i just wanted to make sure that it is normal and that there is nothing in my water that might degrade the equipment over time. |
07/07/2012, 11:27 AM | #1247 |
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BK double cone 200
hello guys,
I am the happy owner of this skimmer which I think is fabulous. but I know it's too big for my tank. I'm using it for 4 months doing dry work. I only see some small clearing on 2 or 3 lps, sps's are fine. Lately I've been increasing the supply of both fish and corals to make water not too lean. I have all zero values. are willing to sell and to buy the skimz sk181. I know that there is no comparison between the two skimmers, what do you recommend? to sell it or keep it dry making it work? If i sell it wich one you suggest to me? here's a video of how I do it work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OkvoVji-o |
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Why do you want to sell a skimmer that is doing the job well? Comparing a Bubble King with Skimz is just wrong....there is no comparison In my personal opinion there is no reason to worry if your skimmer is bit over rated for the tank. It does give you freedom of feeding more and added stocking. If you are still looking for a change, the Bubble King can only be replaced with another Bubble King in my humble opinion.
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