Size of the BK Mini 160

[arconom]

BK Mini 160

I see 2 Different Sizes listed

Footprint:10" x 11, 1/2

or

Dimension skimmer: 240 mm wide / 230 mm length / ~ 555 mm height (9.45" x 9.06" x 21.85")

Which one should I be looking at?

 

[slief]

Not sure where you are seeing the 10" x 11 1/2" but the 240x230 is correct. This document as the correct sizes with images.
https://royalexclusiv.net/images/content/mbk/eng/mbk_160_eng.pdf

 

[arconom]

Ok Thanks

My total water volume is 80 for main tank and about 25 Gallons in my sump. I want the 160 but for a little be more I can go the next step up. But I would also have to buy a new sump if I wanted the next size up the 180.

 

[gablami]

Ok Thanks



My total water volume is 80 for main tank and about 25 Gallons in my sump. I want the 160 but for a little be more I can go the next step up. But I would also have to buy a new sump if I wanted the next size up the 180.

A bk mini 180 would be too big for your tank. My total water volume is about 150 moderately stocked and even with that, a 180 is almost too much.


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[slief]

A bk mini 180 would be too big for your tank. My total water volume is about 150 moderately stocked and even with that, a 180 is almost too much.


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+1

The Mini 160 would be the better choice. The 180 would be too large and likely inconsistent unless you had a very very very heavy fish load. The mini 160 would be my first choice and suggestion for you regardless of how heavy a load you have.

 

[arconom]

Thanks guys..

I'm going to order the Mini 160

 

[Adamc1303]

+1

The Mini 160 would be the better choice. The 180 would be too large and likely inconsistent unless you had a very very very heavy fish load. The mini 160 would be my first choice and suggestion for you regardless of how heavy a load you have.

Scott would a mini 160 be too large for a light bio load on a red sea reefer 250? Specs below

Display tank water volume (L) 204 (54 gal)

In cabinet sump water volume (L) 40 (11 gal)

Sump Water height (cm) 20 (8")

Skimmer chamber (cm) 35 x 25 (13.8"x9.8")


Thanks,

Adam

 

[slief]

Scott would a mini 160 be too large for a light bio load on a red sea reefer 250? Specs below

Display tank water volume (L) 204 (54 gal)

In cabinet sump water volume (L) 40 (11 gal)

Sump Water height (cm) 20 (8")

Skimmer chamber (cm) 35 x 25 (13.8"x9.8")


Thanks,

Adam

It's on the large side for that display but if you have a decent number of fish, it will be fine. It's a fairly flexible skimmer so I think you'd be OK with it.

 

[Adamc1303]

It's on the large side for that display but if you have a decent number of fish, it will be fine. It's a fairly flexible skimmer so I think you'd be OK with it.

Light Bio Load ....

 

[Adamc1303]

They should really make a BK 140!

 

[slief]

Light Bio Load ....

How light? How many fish do you have and what kind?

 

[drtrash]

My understanding its being tested, hurry it up you got the flow and pumps, german math

 

[stpauli914]

I run a Mini160 on my heavily stocked SPS dominated 80 gallon. It performs like a champ. Set the water height and forget it. No tweaking this or that. Clean the volute every 4-6 months, full breakdown and cleaning including pump disassembly and bearing check every 8-12 months.
No complaints.
Aaron