ATB vs KZ

kris4647 · 04/01/2008, 05:16 PM

Okay so the conicals are here and the results are impressive.

I'd like anyone with experience with either ATB or KZ skimmers to chime in here and share their experiences.

I'm leaning towards ATB. Primarily because as a consumer I'd like to get a finished product for two grand. It seems the KZ folks are doing a lot of DIY'ing/modding from what I've seen.

I could be wrong there, so please correct me

.

Thanks in advance for your input. Be nice to hear about the Larger sizes as well.

Thanks in Adavance for your input!

Kris

gcarroll · 04/01/2008, 05:26 PM

Why don't you just get a Bubble King? (looking at you current tank specs)

gcarroll · 04/01/2008, 05:28 PM

Seriously though I am awaiting my ATB. I looked at it as the best of a BK, combined with the best of a KZ.

kris4647 · 04/01/2008, 05:35 PM

I have a BK-250 ext

. Works like a champ. I have no complaints whatsoever, best piece of equipment I've ever owned.

I think I will surpass its ability to handle my 400 based on planned bioload.

I'm always intrigued by new technology hence the thread. I'd also prefer humor in that line of my sig, I wrote that just after writing the check for my BK last year.

uhuru · 04/01/2008, 05:40 PM

well even if performance were equal, I don't think anyone can match ATB USA customer service

chadfarmer · 04/01/2008, 07:07 PM

i have a kz never used a atb

i was going to buy a ATB but wasnt in stock so i got the kz

works better than my bubbleking mini 160

I modded mine with a eheim 1260 and modded beckett (the older aquabee had restarting issues)

my friend got a atb and had to send it back -- broken and has waited over a month for a new one

ConcreteReefer · 04/01/2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uhuru
well even if performance were equal, I don't think anyone can match ATB USA customer service

I swear Victor never sleeps!!

chadfarmer · 04/01/2008, 07:24 PM

either way you are a winner

bezlar · 04/01/2008, 08:12 PM

Buy the atb. Victor is great!

kris4647 · 04/02/2008, 03:16 AM

^

victor90 · 04/02/2008, 03:45 AM

Chad,

I am really sorry that your friends skimmer broke but that was out of my control. Leave that to the guys in brown. His new skimmer went out today though.

chadfarmer · 04/02/2008, 03:49 PM

I am glad I had to hear, maybe he will stop whinning

victor90 · 04/02/2008, 07:00 PM

Sorry Chad

chadfarmer · 04/02/2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ATB USA
Sorry Chad

no problem, I cant wait to see what it does

StrategicReef · 04/06/2008, 01:26 AM

I think KZ is meant to be a plankton friendly skimmer and use a venturi doesn't it?

I think mesh wheel skimmer takes out more which most people prefer!

04/01/2008, 05:16 PM	#1
kris4647 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 728	ATB vs KZ Okay so the conicals are here and the results are impressive. I'd like anyone with experience with either ATB or KZ skimmers to chime in here and share their experiences. I'm leaning towards ATB. Primarily because as a consumer I'd like to get a finished product for two grand. It seems the KZ folks are doing a lot of DIY'ing/modding from what I've seen. I could be wrong there, so please correct me . Thanks in advance for your input. Be nice to hear about the Larger sizes as well. Thanks in Adavance for your input! Kris

04/01/2008, 05:26 PM	#2
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Why don't you just get a Bubble King? (looking at you current tank specs) __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

04/01/2008, 05:28 PM	#3
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Seriously though I am awaiting my ATB. I looked at it as the best of a BK, combined with the best of a KZ. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

04/01/2008, 05:40 PM	#5
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	well even if performance were equal, I don't think anyone can match ATB USA customer service __________________ August 2011 TOTM

04/01/2008, 07:07 PM	#6
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	i have a kz never used a atb i was going to buy a ATB but wasnt in stock so i got the kz works better than my bubbleking mini 160 I modded mine with a eheim 1260 and modded beckett (the older aquabee had restarting issues) my friend got a atb and had to send it back -- broken and has waited over a month for a new one __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

04/01/2008, 05:35 PM	#4
kris4647 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 728	I have a BK-250 ext . Works like a champ. I have no complaints whatsoever, best piece of equipment I've ever owned. I think I will surpass its ability to handle my 400 based on planned bioload. I'm always intrigued by new technology hence the thread. I'd also prefer humor in that line of my sig, I wrote that just after writing the check for my BK last year.

04/01/2008, 07:24 PM	#8
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	either way you are a winner __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

04/01/2008, 08:12 PM	#9
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	Buy the atb. Victor is great!

04/02/2008, 03:16 AM	#10
kris4647 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 728	^

04/02/2008, 03:45 AM	#11
victor90 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: san jose ca Posts: 1,303	Chad, I am really sorry that your friends skimmer broke but that was out of my control. Leave that to the guys in brown. His new skimmer went out today though.

04/02/2008, 03:49 PM	#12
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	I am glad I had to hear, maybe he will stop whinning __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

04/02/2008, 07:00 PM	#13
victor90 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: san jose ca Posts: 1,303	Sorry Chad

04/06/2008, 01:26 AM	#15
StrategicReef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,659	I think KZ is meant to be a plankton friendly skimmer and use a venturi doesn't it? I think mesh wheel skimmer takes out more which most people prefer!