Bermuda Protein Skimmer

FranktheTankTx · 01/22/2008, 04:55 PM

Hey, I am planning the purchase of the Bermuda BPS-3C for my new 36g corner and sump.

My cabinet space was only 16x11 so a powerful skimmer with a small footprint was necessary. Frank's Tanks in Fort Worth, Tx swears by them. He has 3 DT's and his entire store running off of Bermuda PS. The BPS-3C has a 5x7" footprint which should fit snuggly in my skimmer section (8.5x10.5").

I plan on running a Quiet One 3000 (780gph) on the skimmer because a) I love Quiet One pumps, and b) again they have a small footprint (4.25x3.75")

Does anyone own one of these skimmers?? I've heard good things about them. What's your experience with them?

Also, I do not know nor can I find any information of what operation water level they should sit in. I almost feel as though it doesn't matter. I'd love nothing more than to do a 12" baffle height.

Finally, does anyone know if the inlet and outlet pvc is adustable? Can you turn it to aim in different directions?

FranktheTankTx · 01/22/2008, 05:01 PM

Funny thing,

I mean just as I hit submit post... Bermuda returns my phone call from this morning!!

So anyways, all Bermudas have been updated to include gate valves for returns. So the pictures I see online for this particular model are incorrect... and they have been updated to operate in 10.5" of water with a gate valve. Awesome!!

So, does anyone have any good/bad stories with these skimmers?

DarG · 01/22/2008, 05:21 PM

The Bermuda 3C had a slip coupler before the gate valve so yes, it was adjustable. That adjusted the water level in the skimmer and it also could be rotated. The input has a union before the venturi (or Schletz or whatever they call it now) so it too can be rotated.

Very good skimmer. Kicked the crap out of a stock Octopus recirc on my 90 gallon. Wasnt embarrased by a DAS EX-2 either. The DAS produces a little more skimmate in the same period of time and will hand a larger tank. But that little Bermuda is a very effective skimmer. Your pump choice should handle it fine.

I ran it externally. Water level will vary between just below where the clear main body meets the flat top where the neck starts to maybe an inch below that.

I kept the bermuda to use as a back-up in case I lose a pump on the DAS. I know I wont lose much performance if I ever need to put it back in service. Never had to adjust it either. Once it broke in and I had it dialed in, I never had to adjust the water height.

It's a good purchase, good luck with it.

FranktheTankTx · 01/22/2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks!

I feel really good about this protein skimmer. It fits exactly what I need, and should be a great skimmer for my BB 36g corner tank.

01/22/2008, 04:55 PM	#1
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Bermuda Protein Skimmer Hey, I am planning the purchase of the Bermuda BPS-3C for my new 36g corner and sump. My cabinet space was only 16x11 so a powerful skimmer with a small footprint was necessary. Frank's Tanks in Fort Worth, Tx swears by them. He has 3 DT's and his entire store running off of Bermuda PS. The BPS-3C has a 5x7" footprint which should fit snuggly in my skimmer section (8.5x10.5"). I plan on running a Quiet One 3000 (780gph) on the skimmer because a) I love Quiet One pumps, and b) again they have a small footprint (4.25x3.75") Does anyone own one of these skimmers?? I've heard good things about them. What's your experience with them? Also, I do not know nor can I find any information of what operation water level they should sit in. I almost feel as though it doesn't matter. I'd love nothing more than to do a 12" baffle height. Finally, does anyone know if the inlet and outlet pvc is adustable? Can you turn it to aim in different directions? __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

01/22/2008, 05:01 PM	#2
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Funny thing, I mean just as I hit submit post... Bermuda returns my phone call from this morning!! So anyways, all Bermudas have been updated to include gate valves for returns. So the pictures I see online for this particular model are incorrect... and they have been updated to operate in 10.5" of water with a gate valve. Awesome!! So, does anyone have any good/bad stories with these skimmers? __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

01/22/2008, 09:36 PM	#4
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Thanks! I feel really good about this protein skimmer. It fits exactly what I need, and should be a great skimmer for my BB 36g corner tank. __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

01/22/2008, 05:21 PM	#3
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	The Bermuda 3C had a slip coupler before the gate valve so yes, it was adjustable. That adjusted the water level in the skimmer and it also could be rotated. The input has a union before the venturi (or Schletz or whatever they call it now) so it too can be rotated. Very good skimmer. Kicked the crap out of a stock Octopus recirc on my 90 gallon. Wasnt embarrased by a DAS EX-2 either. The DAS produces a little more skimmate in the same period of time and will hand a larger tank. But that little Bermuda is a very effective skimmer. Your pump choice should handle it fine. I ran it externally. Water level will vary between just below where the clear main body meets the flat top where the neck starts to maybe an inch below that. I kept the bermuda to use as a back-up in case I lose a pump on the DAS. I know I wont lose much performance if I ever need to put it back in service. Never had to adjust it either. Once it broke in and I had it dialed in, I never had to adjust the water height. It's a good purchase, good luck with it.