Hasn't the guy who makes Volcanos fallen off the face of the earth or something like that? I thought I saw an RC thread with a bunch of ****ed off owners complaining about customer service?

Not that I don't think that Chin couldn't deal with any skimmer hiccups himself. :)

Chin

We have a couple of Orca's here if you want to see them in action.


Wendell

Have you thought about a Fauna Marine Ultraskim ? For the price I'd be interested in seeing user comments & results - also like the power consumption rating. The quality looks Ok and they sure looks like a BK.

"The Fauna Marin UltraSkim is a high quality, German made protein skimmer designed to compliment the effective UltraLith system promoting Ultra Low Nutrient Systems (ULNS). Within the product range are 2 variants: UltraSkim 1 for 650 (190) Liter (gal) with Aquabee, 150 mm, 52 cm high, Air 850 Liters/h, 38 watt and the UltraSkim 2 for 1500 (395) Liter (gal) with Aquabee, 200 mm, 54 cm high, Air 1050 Liters/h, 38 watt "

Unfortunately, these are too small for Chin's 600 gallon system. The skimmers that he's looking at pull >2,000lph.

Chin the Orcas are a fantastic skimmer you really should come down to OA and have a look at them running so you can have a better idea. They are surprisingly quiet for such a large skimmer. The BK are great as well but at least you get a better comparison.

i'll take you up on that offer
 

Thanks guys i'll definitely be in soon to see them in action.

I can barely hear my reeflo. I have to actually listen for it to hear it.
Wouldn't change it for nothing.

Not even a BK Supermarin 300? :P

might want to stay away from the Volcano (RC thread)

Did you see the Volcano guy's tanks specs? It says his 600 gallon was skimmed by 2 BK skimmers.

I like two Orcas over the BK's for the money.