Does the # of becketts make a difference??

KenT · 02/05/2009, 07:45 PM

I see alot of skimmers with more than 1 beckett. I have a large skimmer that performs very well with 1 beckett. It is 10" in dia. and a 5' reaction chamber. What could I expect by adding another beckett?

Thanks

tkeracer619 · 02/05/2009, 07:50 PM

More air intake and larger tank capacity. With 5' chamber you have the body size to do it. If its on a 180 it probably won't do much since its already probably skimming the crap out of the tank pretty well. It would however let you upgrade your tank to a larger system or if you feel its not keeping up with the bioload then go for it. You would need to add another pump along with it too keep the right pressure against the beckett.

KenT · 02/05/2009, 08:05 PM

I am upgrading to a 325. I currently use an Iwaki 100 on the skimmer. Will it power 2 becketts?

mm949 · 02/06/2009, 09:29 AM

i have the same size skimmer but w/2 injectors.....running skimmer w/ hammerhead pump on a 1350gl reef

02/05/2009, 07:45 PM	#1
KenT Moved On Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 1,481	Does the # of becketts make a difference?? I see alot of skimmers with more than 1 beckett. I have a large skimmer that performs very well with 1 beckett. It is 10" in dia. and a 5' reaction chamber. What could I expect by adding another beckett? Thanks

02/05/2009, 07:50 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	More air intake and larger tank capacity. With 5' chamber you have the body size to do it. If its on a 180 it probably won't do much since its already probably skimming the crap out of the tank pretty well. It would however let you upgrade your tank to a larger system or if you feel its not keeping up with the bioload then go for it. You would need to add another pump along with it too keep the right pressure against the beckett. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/06/2009, 09:29 AM	#4
mm949 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 1,843	i have the same size skimmer but w/2 injectors.....running skimmer w/ hammerhead pump on a 1350gl reef __________________ 219"x30"x48" - 1350gl reef Current Tank Info: ...18ft of double sided goodness

02/05/2009, 08:05 PM	#3
KenT Moved On Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 1,481	I am upgrading to a 325. I currently use an Iwaki 100 on the skimmer. Will it power 2 becketts?