Which BK skimmer fits my needs?

Phanman · #1 01-23-2008, 06:53 PM

isnt getting a skimmer rated for twice your water volume a bad idea? I heard it doesnt skim as well...

mr_alberta · #2 01-23-2008, 06:57 PM

I know back a few years ago, the rule of thumb was to take a vendor's skimmer rating and cut it in half, but I'm not sure if this is still the case.

As for lighting and fish, I'm planning mainly small fish with maybe 2 or 3 larger ones thrown in for variation. Small fish including percs, wrasses, hogfish, etc. Nothing over 3.5" - 4" range. For lighting I have a 6 bulb Tek light fixture.

Reef_Craze · #3 01-24-2008, 12:54 AM

well royal exclusive is pretty good about their skimmer ratings so i would probably go with the two hundred. I guess im old fashioned but I use a 250 on my 225 gallon when it is rated for tanks up to 450 gallons and my tank has never looked better.

The bigger the skimmer the better.

albert_dao · #4 01-24-2008, 01:12 AM

If you size if bigger than rated, the BK will NOT SKIM.

Follow suggested recommendations on BK skimmers.

In your case, a BK Mini 180 should be just about right.

Lemme know if you want one shipped

VFX · #5 01-24-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

If you size if bigger than rated, the BK will NOT SKIM.

Follow suggested recommendations on BK skimmers.

In your case, a BK Mini 180 should be just about right.

Lemme know if you want one shipped

Hi Albert,

I'm curious as to why a BK wont skim if you use one on a smaller than rated tank.

I've always used skimmers that were rated at least 50-100% more than what I need & had good results (Tunze, Aquamedic, Via Aqua & Deltec)

I'm planning on a BK Mini 200 for my new 120-150 gallon reef so I'm interested...

(Yeah Sorry for the hijack Harv!)

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michika · #6 01-24-2008, 01:49 AM

I'm curious too...

Sorry for hijacking your thread Harv.

marie · #7 01-24-2008, 02:40 AM

I'm really curious as well. I can't figure out how a skimmer knows it is in a tank that is too small. I would of thought it would skim all the nasties out of the water and then stop skimming until more nutrients are produced

mr_alberta · #8 01-24-2008, 05:03 AM

No need to appologize, these are great questions and comments.

Albert, can you pm me a price for a BK180? Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by michika

I'm curious too...

Sorry for hijacking your thread Harv.