Bubble King Skimmer Club - Page 51

naterealbig · 07/07/2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by naterealbig

Truer words have never been spoken by a man with BK envy.

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Originally Posted by jeffreylesser

Actually I own one. I was trying to be funny, clearly I offended some. My apologies.

Dammit! I hate when I do that.

Reef_Noob · 07/07/2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffreylesser

Actually I own one. I was trying to be funny, clearly I offended some. My apologies.

I did catch the funny side....I did laugh with ya

Eauturquoise · 07/08/2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by reef_noob

the bubble king can only be replaced with another bubble king in my humble opinion.

+1 !

nav jam · 07/11/2012, 04:45 AM

Hi

Can someone please help with using Ozone and a BK180 mini internal Gen 1. Thers lots of information here but it is old and the images no longer work.

Is it safe to use ozone with this skimmer?
How do I connect it?
Do any parts need replacing?

Ive contacted Royal Exclusiv directly but they are on holiday and out the office till 23rd July.

Thanks in advance

Nav

Jeremy B. · 07/11/2012, 03:13 PM

The skimmer is as "ozone safe" as any skimmer can be. Having said that, I'd never run ozone into that expensive of a skimmer in my opinion. I'd buy an ozone reaction chamber such as what Coralvue sells here:

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...OCT-OR150.html

or go with a really cheap / small skimmer that is used for nothing more than injecting ozone into your system.

If you are dead set against using your BK just pull the venturi line off of the silencer and run make a Tee in it and run one of those open lines over to the generator and let it pull through it.

Baxtor · 07/11/2012, 03:47 PM

Great thread, do you guys have any idea what the the bubble king double cones max ozone rating per hour is,
tried searching web and couldn't find info anywhere, my instructions that came with it are in a foreign language, so they are no good

nav jam · 07/11/2012, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the info, i'll probably go for an ozone reactor.

Jeremy B. · 07/13/2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baxtor

Great thread, do you guys have any idea what the the bubble king double cones max ozone rating per hour is,
tried searching web and couldn't find info anywhere, my instructions that came with it are in a foreign language, so they are no good

Which size BK cone are you looking at?

Baxtor · 07/13/2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

Which size BK cone are you looking at?

The 200

Jeremy B. · 07/14/2012, 10:40 AM

You should be able to pretty easily put 200mg/hr into that unit. Keep in mind though that you'll need to build some type of tray or something for the lid of the skimmer to hold some carbon. That way all of the air being released from the skimmer will go through that carbon and scrub off any ozone that is left.

clozzzer · 07/20/2012, 12:21 AM

I have bk supermarine 250 and was wondering if there is a mod to give it the control of the deluxe? I love my unit now but always want better!!

Paulairduck · 07/20/2012, 12:42 AM

That skimmer is a rockstar, I wouldn't mod a thing.

I owned both the deluxe 250 and the supermarin 250

naterealbig · 07/20/2012, 12:47 AM

Thinking about my future build, I am considering another external model. Perhaps the 200 or the 250 external. I am curious though, I would prefer to have the RD 1500 paired with the 200 body and the RD2000 paired with the 250 body as opposed to how the pumps are paired in the traditional external models.

Could I special order the 250 skimmer with the RD 2000 pump, instead of the 1500?

clozzzer · 07/20/2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulairduck

That skimmer is a rockstar, I wouldn't mod a thing.

I owned both the deluxe 250 and the supermarin 250

People on here say you can't get 0 nitrates with a sm and only a deluxe.

Jeremy B. · 07/20/2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by clozzzer

I have bk supermarine 250 and was wondering if there is a mod to give it the control of the deluxe? I love my unit now but always want better!!

There is no mod for this, sorry. The wedge pipe works fine on the SM though.

Jeremy B. · 07/20/2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by naterealbig

Thinking about my future build, I am considering another external model. Perhaps the 200 or the 250 external. I am curious though, I would prefer to have the RD 1500 paired with the 200 body and the RD2000 paired with the 250 body as opposed to how the pumps are paired in the traditional external models.

Could I special order the 250 skimmer with the RD 2000 pump, instead of the 1500?

Better yet, you don't even need to special order anything, just swap the impellers. All of the Super Marin and Deluxe skimmers use the exact same motorblock, it's then just the impeller assemblies and venturi that differ between the models. All you would need to do in this scenario is make an impeller swap.

Also, we have the Deluxe's on sale right now, you save $428 on a 200Ext, and $470 on a 250Ext.

Jeremy B. · 07/20/2012, 07:58 AM

We have overstock on our Bubble King Deluxe skimmer line which means you can now save hundreds off the retail price of any Bubble King Deluxe 200, 250, or 300 model skimmer. Both Internal and External models are on sale!

Example:

Deluxe 200 Internal
Regular $1837
Sale $1469
Save $368!!!

Sale is good while supplies last, but don't wait too long, Bubble King Deluxe models have never been offered at this low of a retail price! **Note all skimmers are brand new, and the most current up to date versions!**

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...ubbleking.html

Pedro76 · 07/25/2012, 04:36 AM

Hi!

I've a system with 2000L with a big stock of fish and Coral (SPS, LPS), and my Deltec (3070) needs a little help!

I'm undecided with a BK UM300 or a BK 300 Deluxe.

keeping the Deltec whitch one is better to my system?

Obg

Pedro

naterealbig · 07/25/2012, 06:48 AM

Jeremy,

Thanks for the reply, that is great news. Incredible sale you have going!

Nate

nanoreefbro · 07/25/2012, 07:58 AM

So what skimmer would you recommend for a 233 gal tank 50 gal sump? SM 200/250 or BK 200/250 INT?

AusGrim~Reefer · 07/29/2012, 03:41 AM

Hi Guys,

I have just ordered the Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Double Cone 250 skimmer and am in the process of designing my sump.

can anyone tell me what the water running height of these skimmers are? i cannot find any information on the net anywhere

Thanks in advance!

Jeremy B. · 07/30/2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefbro

So what skimmer would you recommend for a 233 gal tank 50 gal sump? SM 200/250 or BK 200/250 INT?

You're between a 200 and 250 series to be honest. I think out of all of them (Alpha's included here), that the Deluxe might be best for you. The reason being is that you have the taller reaction chamber with it (more efficiency / capacity) and would allow you to stick with a 200 series instead of paying more for the 250.

nanoreefbro · 07/30/2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

You're between a 200 and 250 series to be honest. I think out of all of them (Alpha's included here), that the Deluxe might be best for you. The reason being is that you have the taller reaction chamber with it (more efficiency / capacity) and would allow you to stick with a 200 series instead of paying more for the 250.

D'oh!

I pulled the trigger and ordered the SM200. Should I return it for the Deluxe when I get it?

Jeremy B. · 07/31/2012, 09:28 AM

For your application since you are in that gray area, I think the Deluxe would be the better fit for you. I like the design of the SM better, but I think for you that the Deluxe is a better fit.

Baxtor · 08/02/2012, 10:30 AM

Hi again guys, been putting some ozone through my BK Double Cone and having a bit of a problem
I am running 50mg per/hr and the red stiff airline is corroding after a day or so and disintergrating ?
I thought these were ozone ready out of the box, or am I putting the ozone through the wrong place?

here is a pic to show where I am connecting the ozone
I am connecting to the top of the red airline hose inbetween the water level adjuster pipe and the silencer, and this is the airline that is corroding after a day or so, the silicone airline I am using is fine.

Thx for looking
Trevor

07/20/2012, 12:21 AM	#1261
clozzzer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 113	I have bk supermarine 250 and was wondering if there is a mod to give it the control of the deluxe? I love my unit now but always want better!! __________________ Current system: 330 Gal 96x30dx24t Glass Lee Mar w/Starfire Front. 5 Radions on Custom Hanging kit. 2 Tunze 6105's & one Tunze Wavebox, 140 Gal Custom Sump, Return Pump is ReeFlo Dart Hybred. Current Tank Info: 330 Gal 96x30dx24t Glass Lee Mar w/Starfire Front. 5 Radions on Custom Hanging kit. 2 Tunze 6105's & one Tunze Wavebox, 140 Gal Custom Sump, Return Pump is ReeFlo Dart Hybred.

07/20/2012, 12:47 AM	#1263
naterealbig Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,252	Thinking about my future build, I am considering another external model. Perhaps the 200 or the 250 external. I am curious though, I would prefer to have the RD 1500 paired with the 200 body and the RD2000 paired with the 250 body as opposed to how the pumps are paired in the traditional external models. Could I special order the 250 skimmer with the RD 2000 pump, instead of the 1500? __________________ My skimmate has notes of saffron, and a hint of lilac. Last edited by naterealbig; 07/20/2012 at 01:37 AM. Reason: fix mix-matched skimmer pump models

07/25/2012, 06:48 AM	#1269
naterealbig Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,252	Jeremy, Thanks for the reply, that is great news. Incredible sale you have going! Nate __________________ My skimmate has notes of saffron, and a hint of lilac.

07/25/2012, 07:58 AM	#1270
nanoreefbro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 416	So what skimmer would you recommend for a 233 gal tank 50 gal sump? SM 200/250 or BK 200/250 INT? Last edited by nanoreefbro; 07/25/2012 at 08:05 AM.

07/29/2012, 03:41 AM	#1271
AusGrim~Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1	Bubble King Double Cone 250 Hi Guys, I have just ordered the Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Double Cone 250 skimmer and am in the process of designing my sump. can anyone tell me what the water running height of these skimmers are? i cannot find any information on the net anywhere Thanks in advance!

07/11/2012, 04:45 AM	#1254
nav jam Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 78	Hi Can someone please help with using Ozone and a BK180 mini internal Gen 1. Thers lots of information here but it is old and the images no longer work. Is it safe to use ozone with this skimmer? How do I connect it? Do any parts need replacing? Ive contacted Royal Exclusiv directly but they are on holiday and out the office till 23rd July. Thanks in advance Nav

07/11/2012, 03:13 PM	#1255
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	The skimmer is as "ozone safe" as any skimmer can be. Having said that, I'd never run ozone into that expensive of a skimmer in my opinion. I'd buy an ozone reaction chamber such as what Coralvue sells here: http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...OCT-OR150.html or go with a really cheap / small skimmer that is used for nothing more than injecting ozone into your system. If you are dead set against using your BK just pull the venturi line off of the silencer and run make a Tee in it and run one of those open lines over to the generator and let it pull through it.

07/11/2012, 03:47 PM	#1256
Baxtor Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	Great thread, do you guys have any idea what the the bubble king double cones max ozone rating per hour is, tried searching web and couldn't find info anywhere, my instructions that came with it are in a foreign language, so they are no good

07/11/2012, 03:56 PM	#1257
nav jam Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 78	Thanks for the info, i'll probably go for an ozone reactor.

07/14/2012, 10:40 AM	#1260
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	You should be able to pretty easily put 200mg/hr into that unit. Keep in mind though that you'll need to build some type of tray or something for the lid of the skimmer to hold some carbon. That way all of the air being released from the skimmer will go through that carbon and scrub off any ozone that is left.

07/20/2012, 12:42 AM	#1262
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	That skimmer is a rockstar, I wouldn't mod a thing. I owned both the deluxe 250 and the supermarin 250

07/20/2012, 07:58 AM	#1267
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	We have overstock on our Bubble King Deluxe skimmer line which means you can now save hundreds off the retail price of any Bubble King Deluxe 200, 250, or 300 model skimmer. Both Internal and External models are on sale! Example: Deluxe 200 Internal Regular $1837 Sale $1469 Save $368!!! Sale is good while supplies last, but don't wait too long, Bubble King Deluxe models have never been offered at this low of a retail price! Note all skimmers are brand new, and the most current up to date versions! http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...ubbleking.html

07/25/2012, 04:36 AM	#1268
Pedro76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Quinta do Conde, Portugal Posts: 11	Hi! I've a system with 2000L with a big stock of fish and Coral (SPS, LPS), and my Deltec (3070) needs a little help! I'm undecided with a BK UM300 or a BK 300 Deluxe. keeping the Deltec whitch one is better to my system? Obg Pedro

07/31/2012, 09:28 AM	#1274
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	For your application since you are in that gray area, I think the Deluxe would be the better fit for you. I like the design of the SM better, but I think for you that the Deluxe is a better fit.

08/02/2012, 10:30 AM	#1275
Baxtor Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	Hi again guys, been putting some ozone through my BK Double Cone and having a bit of a problem I am running 50mg per/hr and the red stiff airline is corroding after a day or so and disintergrating ? I thought these were ozone ready out of the box, or am I putting the ozone through the wrong place? here is a pic to show where I am connecting the ozone I am connecting to the top of the red airline hose inbetween the water level adjuster pipe and the silencer, and this is the airline that is corroding after a day or so, the silicone airline I am using is fine. Thx for looking Trevor