Bubble King Skimmer Club - Page 2

tjh · 03/21/2008, 04:55 PM

its a 500int, yes its running on a 600gal reef.

GSMguy · 03/21/2008, 04:56 PM

omg that is a 5 gallon jug of skimmate

that is enough skimmate to ruin lives.

tjh · 03/21/2008, 04:56 PM

its a 500int, yes its running on a 600gal reef. there are a few pics in my gallery.

Creetin · 03/21/2008, 05:27 PM

Good god that cup is bigger than alot of peoples tanks.

Noce work there on the tank!! Like all the gadgets!!

tbone28 · 03/21/2008, 05:31 PM

tjh:

that skimmer is insane!!! I've never seen a 500 before. It's HUGE! OMG! Are those PVC risers sitting on your collection cup lid used to minimize the stink factor?

tjh · 03/21/2008, 06:13 PM

thanks creetin

tbone, yes those are. the smell is rank. my wife was on me. i pack them with carbon for the smell and catch leftover ozone. the size shocked me at first too.

Scissorhand · 03/21/2008, 06:24 PM

Milky Bubbles ... yum .... I like.

I didn't feel that there was any "breaking in" period. The skimmer performed right out of the wrapping and skimmed very well. Algae is going away and now the skimmer is no longer skimming dark but lighter tea color since my water is cleaner than before.

kenargo · 03/21/2008, 07:01 PM

Anyone running a Deluxe External version? I'm curious how you plumbed it (mostly inbound water).

Yinger · 03/21/2008, 08:13 PM

awesome thread, nice to see some pics. Your bk looks like its breakin in nicely tbone. I measured my sump and I think i'll be ordering the bk250 deluxe int very soon.

tbone28 · 03/21/2008, 08:51 PM

Yinger - yes, I'm quite impressed given the amount of time it's been running. You can't go wrong with the Deluxe. That was my 1st choice....just wish I could have fit it! I'm still very happy though

No more ATB for ya?

What made you decide to go BK over ATB? It was a pretty tough choice for me.

Scissorhand - are you running that mini on your 60g?

Ding2daDong · 03/21/2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tjh

OMG that is huge!! At first I was like "gosh I didn't know they made tiny pinpoint monitors..." lol Then I saw your thumb and.. well.. thats just sick. Must me like 2 gallons of skimmate in their.

Any pictures of the tank it skims?

-Matthew

kenargo · 03/21/2008, 09:36 PM

I'm trying to decide which units best represents my club membership; the Deluxe 300 Internal or the Deluxe 300 External. The main issue is height under the tank. I have 29 " from cabinet floor to cabinet top. Does anyone have one of internal units and if so can you please answer a question:

If I put the internal version into a space 29" high will I be able to clean it and empty the skimmer cup or would this be too tight a fit?

tbone28 · 03/21/2008, 09:51 PM

kenargo - you should be able to fit the internal. It's 25.59" tall. I'd estimate at most 2" clearance needed to unscrew the cup from the body.

Proline · 03/21/2008, 11:08 PM

Looking Good Terry
let's see some fresh Nog

Our bookkeeper was walking in the warehouse a few months ago & there was a 500 Ext ,on the rack , she asked me is that thing for a zoo!!!????

They are huge.
There is also a 650 as well ,next one comes in I try to take a picture ,they usually don't stay around long.
Chris

tbone28 · 03/21/2008, 11:37 PM

Chris, ask and you shall receive! (And yes, please take some pics of that 650!!!!)

Here's Day #3 of Nog!!

Proline · 03/21/2008, 11:51 PM

That's pretty dark.looks like thick foam cascading,you like dry skimming,right?
chris

tbone28 · 03/22/2008, 12:14 AM

yup, I like skimming dry! That was one concern of mine for this skimmer, since Klaus says this skimmer needs to skim wetter. I'm happy with this. My water line is just a hair underneath the collection cup.

hyacinth · 03/22/2008, 12:18 AM

TJH--that skimmer and your handle looks familiar - did you pick up that 500int from me in San Jose when you were still living in Socal? If so, glad to see it being put to good use : )

Tankaholic · 03/22/2008, 05:59 AM

Which in sump skimmer would you guys recommend for a 340 gallon mixed reef plus 100 gallon sump ? Thanks

snorvich · 03/22/2008, 06:05 AM

In answer to the question a ways back, no I do not run both skimmers on the same tank. I have multiple tanks. What I like most is the performance of the red dragon pumps and the adjust ability of the skimmers.

Creetin · 03/22/2008, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tankaholic
Which in sump skimmer would you guys recommend for a 340 gallon mixed reef plus 100 gallon sump ? Thanks

I would think a 250 could handle that water volume. The 300 would be a little overkill, but would also work. IMO

Creetin · 03/22/2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kenargo
I'm trying to decide which units best represents my club membership; the Deluxe 300 Internal or the Deluxe 300 External. The main issue is height under the tank. I have 29 " from cabinet floor to cabinet top. Does anyone have one of internal units and if so can you please answer a question:

If I put the internal version into a space 29" high will I be able to clean it and empty the skimmer cup or would this be too tight a fit?

I agree with Tbone. Hopefully someone with an external will chime in for ya, I know they are out there.

tbone28 · 03/22/2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by snorvich
In answer to the question a ways back, no I do not run both skimmers on the same tank. I have multiple tanks. What I like most is the performance of the red dragon pumps and the adjust ability of the skimmers.

Can you share some pics with us?

tbone28 · 03/22/2008, 09:50 AM

those of you running internal skimmers, has the pump raised the temp of your water?

My water temp went up 1 degree after i switched over to the BK. I had an Eheim 1262 on my Euroreef skimmer.

The RD pump doesn't feel warm to the touch though.

I'm not sure if the rise in water temp is from the pump or because the weather is warming up

jtarmitage · 03/22/2008, 10:09 AM

Mine is the same temp as the H&S A150 with the Aquabee, and that was about 1 degree cooler than the ASM G2.

03/21/2008, 04:56 PM	#27
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	omg that is a 5 gallon jug of skimmate that is enough skimmate to ruin lives. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

03/21/2008, 05:27 PM	#29
Creetin Limestone Cowboy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In a little place i like to call a little place. Posts: 4,552	Good god that cup is bigger than alot of peoples tanks. Noce work there on the tank!! Like all the gadgets!! __________________ If only common sense was common. Current Tank Info: 300 gal marineland deep

03/21/2008, 06:24 PM	#32
Scissorhand Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pho 54, SoCal Posts: 3,066	Bubbleking Mini 200 Milky Bubbles ... yum .... I like. I didn't feel that there was any "breaking in" period. The skimmer performed right out of the wrapping and skimmed very well. Algae is going away and now the skimmer is no longer skimming dark but lighter tea color since my water is cleaner than before.

03/21/2008, 07:01 PM	#33
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,151	Anyone running a Deluxe External version? I'm curious how you plumbed it (mostly inbound water). __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

03/21/2008, 09:36 PM	#37
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,151	I'm trying to decide which units best represents my club membership; the Deluxe 300 Internal or the Deluxe 300 External. The main issue is height under the tank. I have 29 " from cabinet floor to cabinet top. Does anyone have one of internal units and if so can you please answer a question: If I put the internal version into a space 29" high will I be able to clean it and empty the skimmer cup or would this be too tight a fit? __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

03/21/2008, 04:55 PM	#26
tjh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 118	its a 500int, yes its running on a 600gal reef.

03/21/2008, 05:31 PM	#30
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	tjh: that skimmer is insane!!! I've never seen a 500 before. It's HUGE! OMG! Are those PVC risers sitting on your collection cup lid used to minimize the stink factor?

03/21/2008, 06:13 PM	#31
tjh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 118	thanks creetin tbone, yes those are. the smell is rank. my wife was on me. i pack them with carbon for the smell and catch leftover ozone. the size shocked me at first too.

03/21/2008, 08:13 PM	#34
Yinger Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Yorba Linda Posts: 3,657	awesome thread, nice to see some pics. Your bk looks like its breakin in nicely tbone. I measured my sump and I think i'll be ordering the bk250 deluxe int very soon.

03/21/2008, 08:51 PM	#35
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Yinger - yes, I'm quite impressed given the amount of time it's been running. You can't go wrong with the Deluxe. That was my 1st choice....just wish I could have fit it! I'm still very happy though No more ATB for ya? What made you decide to go BK over ATB? It was a pretty tough choice for me. Scissorhand - are you running that mini on your 60g?

03/21/2008, 09:51 PM	#38
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	kenargo - you should be able to fit the internal. It's 25.59" tall. I'd estimate at most 2" clearance needed to unscrew the cup from the body.

03/21/2008, 11:08 PM	#39
Proline Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 272	Looking Good Terry let's see some fresh Nog Our bookkeeper was walking in the warehouse a few months ago & there was a 500 Ext ,on the rack , she asked me is that thing for a zoo!!!???? They are huge. There is also a 650 as well ,next one comes in I try to take a picture ,they usually don't stay around long. Chris

03/21/2008, 11:37 PM	#40
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Chris, ask and you shall receive! (And yes, please take some pics of that 650!!!!) Here's Day #3 of Nog!!

03/21/2008, 11:51 PM	#41
Proline Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 272	That's pretty dark.looks like thick foam cascading,you like dry skimming,right? chris

03/22/2008, 12:14 AM	#42
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	yup, I like skimming dry! That was one concern of mine for this skimmer, since Klaus says this skimmer needs to skim wetter. I'm happy with this. My water line is just a hair underneath the collection cup.

03/22/2008, 12:18 AM	#43
hyacinth Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: E San Jose or E Honolulu Posts: 1,144	TJH--that skimmer and your handle looks familiar - did you pick up that 500int from me in San Jose when you were still living in Socal? If so, glad to see it being put to good use : )

03/22/2008, 05:59 AM	#44
Tankaholic Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 8	Which in sump skimmer would you guys recommend for a 340 gallon mixed reef plus 100 gallon sump ? Thanks

03/22/2008, 06:05 AM	#45
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	In answer to the question a ways back, no I do not run both skimmers on the same tank. I have multiple tanks. What I like most is the performance of the red dragon pumps and the adjust ability of the skimmers. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

03/22/2008, 09:50 AM	#49
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Red Dragon Pumps those of you running internal skimmers, has the pump raised the temp of your water? My water temp went up 1 degree after i switched over to the BK. I had an Eheim 1262 on my Euroreef skimmer. The RD pump doesn't feel warm to the touch though. I'm not sure if the rise in water temp is from the pump or because the weather is warming up

03/22/2008, 10:09 AM	#50
jtarmitage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 3,926	Mine is the same temp as the H&S A150 with the Aquabee, and that was about 1 degree cooler than the ASM G2. __________________ Jeremy No dear, not a flood. Just an unintentional water change.... If you view your problem closely enough, you will recognize yourself as part of the problem Current Tank Info: 92g in the works