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Old 08-14-2009, 11:39 PM
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Very impressive specs on this one , look at the air intake () more then Bubble King @ only 38Watts !+ silencer. if design proves to be effective this going to be a very nice skimmer.
i guess two red dragon pumps is what makes it a good one.

Alpha Kone 300 Specifications
Footprint: Forthcoming
Height: 25.75"
Base Diameter: 12.75" - Neck Diameter: 6.25"
Air Flow/Energy Consumption: 2500 lph @ 38W
Aquarium Size: Rated up to 600 gallons

Bubble king rated 2500 (!!!???) gallons?

Bubble King has less air mixing with higher power consumtion. I wonder why, are they using same pumps?

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ps...n+Skimmer.html
Official specs are as follows:

A300
Footprint 23.5" x 18" OR 24" x 16.5" OR 21" x 18"
Height 27"
Base Plate 13.75" - Neck 6.375"
1400 - 1800 LPH Air to 3000 LPH Water @ 38W (x 2)
Rated to 600 gallons

The SM250 is rated to max 800 gallons off less air/water, but has a superior reaction chamber design.
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:52 PM
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WOW Very Nice. I'll be right over LOL
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Old 08-15-2009, 04:45 PM
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OK so I did go over last night. Looks like a killer Skimmer. Nothing less for a Royal Executive skimmer and it is built like a RE. Great buy Tom

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Old 08-15-2009, 05:25 PM
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Here are some pictures of the new Skimmer in action right out of the box. It took all of 5 minutes to assemble.

It has been operating for about 18 hours now. With no real problems.

The biggest problem is just the lack of information. It has a system to increase the amount of air flow which a quick explanation on how it works would be nice. It has nipples for Ozone with no explanation as to weather they need to be capped off when not in use and it would certainly be nice if they gave some idea of the water levels both pump depth and reaction chamber height for optimal skimming.







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Old 08-15-2009, 05:39 PM
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lol, thats a pretty tight fit there Tom

Looks like a pretty awesome skimmer!
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Old 08-15-2009, 05:47 PM
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Yes the fit is a work of art.

It is amazing how creative us Reefers can be when it comes to making it work.

I guess that I will just have to add another sump if I want to add any more equipment.

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Old 08-15-2009, 11:19 PM
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Rats...and I was going to sell you my G6, now that the replacement is in my garage.
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