Which Model for 93g Heavily Stocked?

forddna · 10/19/2016, 09:13 AM

It's a 93g cube with the Trigger Systems Ruby 20 cube sump. Footprint in the sump is 11.675 x 12 but the section is also euro braced and has a filter sock holder in one corner. I see there are a couple with very small footprints, so I don't think this will be an issue.

I would like to be able to carry the skimmer over to an upgrade later on, most likely 125-180g. The tank is not running yet, so I will have a very light bioload at first. I'm open to the idea of not running a skimmer until the bioload builds up more, if it will afford me a skimmer that can be used on a bigger tank later.

The tank will be primarily zoas and lps and lots of fish and heavy feeding.

slief · 10/19/2016, 11:03 AM

For your current system, I would suggest a Mini 160 given the sump chamber constraints. It's good for tanks up to 135 gallons and could support a larger tank as well with a reasonable load. If you told me you had a 180 gallon display or were going to upgrade sooner than later to one of that size, then I'd suggest the Mini 180. You could run the Mini 180 on this display but it won't be very consistent (especially with a light load) and you would have to run it wet to maintain reasonable consistency.

forddna · 10/19/2016, 01:52 PM

That's what I was afraid of. Mini 160 it is. Do you know of any upcoming promotions/sales? I have time. Thank you!

ReefClownMIA · 10/19/2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by forddna

That's what I was afraid of. Mini 160 it is. Do you know of any upcoming promotions/sales? I have time. Thank you!

We do not have anything coming up, and are out of stock on the MBK's.
I believe Aquarium Specialty and Premium Aquatics have MBK 160's in stock... I would call and ask for In Stock, sometimes their website show in stock when not.

forddna · 10/20/2016, 06:16 AM

Thank you!

forddna · 10/20/2016, 06:34 AM

Just curious. What's the replacement cost of the pump on the MBK 160?

Edit - I just found it flipping back and forth between the two retailers you mentioned. It looks like it's $450-470ish. Which pump exactly is it that comes with the Gen 3? I see a VS07 and VS09 but being pumps for that skimmer.

Thank you so much for your time!

ReefClownMIA · 10/20/2016, 09:43 AM

The VS12 version of the pump will come with the skimmer.
As long as regular maintenance is performed on the skimmer pump, including a cleaning of the bearing every 6 months or so, the pump should last you quite some time. We see folks with original pumps, 6-8 years going strong.

10/19/2016, 09:13 AM	#1
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Which Model for 93g Heavily Stocked? It's a 93g cube with the Trigger Systems Ruby 20 cube sump. Footprint in the sump is 11.675 x 12 but the section is also euro braced and has a filter sock holder in one corner. I see there are a couple with very small footprints, so I don't think this will be an issue. I would like to be able to carry the skimmer over to an upgrade later on, most likely 125-180g. The tank is not running yet, so I will have a very light bioload at first. I'm open to the idea of not running a skimmer until the bioload builds up more, if it will afford me a skimmer that can be used on a bigger tank later. The tank will be primarily zoas and lps and lots of fish and heavy feeding. __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

10/19/2016, 11:03 AM	#2
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	For your current system, I would suggest a Mini 160 given the sump chamber constraints. It's good for tanks up to 135 gallons and could support a larger tank as well with a reasonable load. If you told me you had a 180 gallon display or were going to upgrade sooner than later to one of that size, then I'd suggest the Mini 180. You could run the Mini 180 on this display but it won't be very consistent (especially with a light load) and you would have to run it wet to maintain reasonable consistency. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

10/19/2016, 01:52 PM	#3
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	That's what I was afraid of. Mini 160 it is. Do you know of any upcoming promotions/sales? I have time. Thank you! __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

10/20/2016, 06:16 AM	#5
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Thank you! __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

10/20/2016, 06:34 AM	#6
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Just curious. What's the replacement cost of the pump on the MBK 160? Edit - I just found it flipping back and forth between the two retailers you mentioned. It looks like it's $450-470ish. Which pump exactly is it that comes with the Gen 3? I see a VS07 and VS09 but being pumps for that skimmer. Thank you so much for your time! __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress Last edited by forddna; 10/20/2016 at 06:40 AM.

10/20/2016, 09:43 AM	#7
ReefClownMIA RC Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 319	The VS12 version of the pump will come with the skimmer. As long as regular maintenance is performed on the skimmer pump, including a cleaning of the bearing every 6 months or so, the pump should last you quite some time. We see folks with original pumps, 6-8 years going strong. __________________ Marco Royal Exclusiv USA - Fort Myers, FL Operations For All Royal Exclusiv / Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: RS Reefer 450