My New Toy

[Jason McK]

Yes you need a pump to feed the skimmer. The idea is the skimmer can sit anywhere. NOT in the sump. so in theory you could have it plumbed across the room or on a self away from the sump. This is why you need a pump. you need to get the water to the skimmer. Bubble king also makes the more popular in sump skimmer in the same capacities as the external.

In my pictures you can see a red pipe coming off the red dragon pump. this is the input of the skimmer. I will be plumbing a MAG 5 to this intake pipe

I hope I answered your question. if not i can clarify further

J

[andrewsk]

No, that was a very clear reply. Thanks.

Does the skimmer need a pump rated at a certain GPH? Is there any way to adjust the imcoming flow? I cannot see it in your pics.

Thanks for helping me out.

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by andrewsk

No, that was a very clear reply. Thanks.

Does the skimmer need a pump rated at a certain GPH? Is there any way to adjust the imcoming flow? I cannot see it in your pics.

Thanks for helping me out.

the BK 300 external recommendations are between 300 and 600 GPH. going over is said to cause turbulence in the reaction chamber and this lowers efficiency. regulating incoming flow would have to be done by a ball valve not supplied

J

[andrewsk]

Thanks. That is kind of a turn off on the external for me. I hate guessing the most efficient GPH on the feed pump.

If the defusion plate and the high quality materials are the only thing that sets BK apart, what is the difference between this and say an ATI or other defusion plate type skimmer.

Good parts only go so far I would think. Like with the longevity of the skimmer.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[Jason McK]

thanks Tony I actually never really looked at what the attached pump does. I thought it was just drawing air. but your right it is recurc.

Andrewsk: the ATI is making being talked about a lot and is proving to be a great skimmer. I can't say anything + or - about it.


I did a lot of research on skimmers. My 370G tank is almost a year and 1/2 old and just now I'm retireing my OA beckett. (BTW It's still kick butt). My first love was the H&S recirculating skimmers. but found myself always finding comparisons of all skimmer against the BK. So why buy something that might compare well with a Bubble king when I can get a Bubble king. Plus BK is making great headway in north America. With a local wholesaler now distributing them (Proline), I believe support will become stronger in Canada

j

[Jason McK]

Finally got it all set up and then had to go to Toronto for the week so finally here are some pictures






I cleaned the cup last night it is to take up to 4 weeks to break in but this is over night skim amount

[niloc16]

what was your last skimmer jason. it was an H&S wasnt it? how is the noise of the BK to your last one. looks slick buddy. good job