Bubble King Skimmer Club

[ryanuuy]

Im actually from the Philippines and im planning on getting one of my relatives to bring it back for me.

Its just that i was planning to add like another 60g tank in the near future to my system so with a bit of planning ahead, i was thinking perhaps the supermarin 250 would be better or would the 200 still suffice? My tank is actually 160g DT + 80g sump.

Also i was reading up and people were recommending that i get extra impellers and other spare parts for the pump. Do you carry those as well?

Another question, whats the difference between the SM250 and the SM250 with the red dragon II titanium pump?

 

[ccradr]

I browsed through looking for an answer to this...such a huge thread. Anyway, I am setting up my BK SuperMarin 250 and it's not doing so well. New tank, 265 and fired up the BK at the same level as it was before, 8" and I'm getting large bubbles in the skimmer body. Some small in there too, but too much turbulence with thenlarge bubbles. I have it turned 1full turn to align the dots. Played with the pipe, but still no success. Thoughts?

 

[jbanks]

I browsed through looking for an answer to this...such a huge thread. Anyway, I am setting up my BK SuperMarin 250 and it's not doing so well. New tank, 265 and fired up the BK at the same level as it was before, 8" and I'm getting large bubbles in the skimmer body. Some small in there too, but too much turbulence with thenlarge bubbles. I have it turned 1full turn to align the dots. Played with the pipe, but still no success. Thoughts?

I would turn two full turns out and just give it time to settle in.. Mine will do this after a water change some times.

 

[ccradr]

Ok...gonna try and see what happens....

 

[wayne_sreef]

I have a BK SM300, don't know for what reason the smaller pump stop working almost every night. I need to move the impeller a bit in the morning and it starts up right way and run for rest of the day until sometime in middle of the night. Any suggestion?

 

[Jeremy B.]

I have a BK SM300, don't know for what reason the smaller pump stop working almost every night. I need to move the impeller a bit in the morning and it starts up right way and run for rest of the day until sometime in middle of the night. Any suggestion?

How often have you been disassembling the pump and cleaning it?

 

[ccradr]

Still the same with the BK SM 250. Starting to get worried.....any thoughts Jeremy?

 

[Creetin]

I think the supermarin is a step up from the deluxe, also a supermarin 250 and maybe a SM 200 would easily handle a 150g with a 80g sump. I will let Jeremy confirm but a SM 300 would be over kill on a 150g IMO
Pat

Actually the Deluxe is a step up from the SM. You dont get the controll you do on a SM as you do on a Deluxe. Plus there is no external SM.

 

[Creetin]

I have a BK SM300, don't know for what reason the smaller pump stop working almost every night. I need to move the impeller a bit in the morning and it starts up right way and run for rest of the day until sometime in middle of the night. Any suggestion?

Hey Wayne! Are both bearings there?

 

[Creetin]

Still the same with the BK SM 250. Starting to get worried.....any thoughts Jeremy?

Did you inspect the air nipple where the hose go to the pump? That nipple can and does get filled with CA buildup and over time restricts air causing more turbulence.

 

[pmrossetti1]

Is there somewhere I can see the actual picture of the model I'm looking at.
I never know what model I'm looking at on these vendor websites.

what model is this?

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/RE-D200-IN.html

That's the style I'm interested in.
with the blue double pipe risers. it's beautiful, but not sure which models are made like that. For 2000d I want to like looks too.

 

[wayne_sreef]

The pump is very clean when I bought it and I run it again in vinegar base for 24 hrs before put it in the sump. I sent the pump back to Proline for service. Albert thinks the motor is bad.

How often have you been disassembling the pump and cleaning it?

 

[wayne_sreef]

Hey Alex, both bearing are there and I pulled the bottom one out cleaned it well but the pump still has problem to start and stay running. I sent pump back to Proline last week hope they can fix the problem. The skimmer runs fine with only the RD2000. It pulls out quite bit of junk even with no live stock in the tank.

Hey Wayne! Are both bearings there?

 

[ccradr]

Thanks for no response Jeremy....guess you already have my money!!! Anyone else have experience with this that can help?

 

[Jeremy B.]

Thanks for no response Jeremy....guess you already have my money!!! Anyone else have experience with this that can help?

I didn't even see your post above until right now. This is a huge thread, and I do try and keep up to date with it, however if you ever need assistance I am available M-F 9am - 6pm est at 317-895-9005, or your can always email me directly to jeremy@premiumaquatics.com for the fastest response.

Having said that, I need to know more about your setup to troubleshoot the issue. Photos of the install would be very helpful as well.

 

[mrvicz]

hi jeremy, im looking into getting one of these BK beasts, i have a 90gal net heavily stocked full SPS tank running with full zeovit system but with just 5 fishes. should i get the BK Mini 160 or the 180?

thanks for the advice in advance!

 

[ryanuuy]

Vicz! HAHAHA youre interested in BK also pala! Im gonna be ordering one through my aunt. BK supermarin 250 internal!

 

[mrvicz]

whoa! small world bro. didnt know you're reading stuffs here at RC hahah

yep, ive been contemplating on getting one of these skimmer beasts hopefully jeremy can shine some light on my question

 

[Jeremy B.]

hi jeremy, im looking into getting one of these BK beasts, i have a 90gal net heavily stocked full SPS tank running with full zeovit system but with just 5 fishes. should i get the BK Mini 160 or the 180?

thanks for the advice in advance!

If it were my system I would do the Mini 160, however I know most people on the boards would say at Mini 180 at minimum. Personally, I do not like to oversize skimmers at all. In my opinion, a 6" diameter body skimmer that is well designed can easily handle a 100g system that is heavily stocked. I think you would be more happy with the performance you get out of the 160 over the 180 on that size tank.

 

[Macropora]

Thinking of taking the plunge. What size BK External model would fit a reef system with about 550 gallons that is heavily stocked? I don't like the internal ones since they waste space inside the sump. LMK. Thank you.