What skimmer would you run?

[aplatn13]

I have a RO Regal 170int and want to upgrade. I have total volume of about 140g including sump and frag tank. I am looking at Bubble King mini 180 and Bubble King Double Cone 180. Looking for other suggestions.

Thanks

 

[RicGio]

I'm pretty happy with my Reef Octopus 150

 

[FattyK21]

I have a Octopus 150 also and love it

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

You will NOT regret a Bubble King.

 

[jda]

BK skimmers are no joke. If you can afford them, then go for it.

 

[Stolireef]

I just bought a Vertex Omega 180i after quite a bit of research. Seems really well built but I haven't installed it yet to give a review. I ran an RO 150 Int for a long time without issue.

 

[luvreefs23]

I run a bk mini 180 on my 120. Bought a new one 3 months ago. Awesome skimmer. Reef octopus were nice to but the quality and ease of cleaning my skimmer cup by just lifting it off is awesome.

 

[scuzy]

There is a bk mini 180 in greater San Francisco bay area section on this forum selling it for $600 only been used for a month.


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[biecacka]

There is a bk mini 180 in greater San Francisco bay area section on this forum selling it for $600 only been used for a month.


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Thats a great deal and you won't regret a BK skimmer. But if you buy new maybe look at the BK150. It would be suited a little better for your tank size most likely. I considered the BK 180 for my 240 gallon cube with 30 fish in it. I ended up going with the BK200 which is rated for 254 gallons heavy stocked. Well according to the skimmers ability, my 240 with 30 fish is NOT a heavy stocked tank. There are some variables, fish size and amount fed but for the time this skimmer doesn't even work hard.
So in a few words, these skimmers are underrated so don't underestimate the ability of them to work.


corey

 

[scuzy]

Thats a great deal and you won't regret a BK skimmer. But if you buy new maybe look at the BK150. It would be suited a little better for your tank size most likely. I considered the BK 180 for my 240 gallon cube with 30 fish in it. I ended up going with the BK200 which is rated for 254 gallons heavy stocked. Well according to the skimmers ability, my 240 with 30 fish is NOT a heavy stocked tank. There are some variables, fish size and amount fed but for the time this skimmer doesn't even work hard.

So in a few words, these skimmers are underrated so don't underestimate the ability of them to work.





corey

I run a bk mini 200 myself on my 210 and I love it. Especially with the a aquadriver helix head cleaner now it's even working better. I can see the foam head before where's all the gunk was getting clogged


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[deleau]

If a BK is in your budget, the only choices are which model BK to purchase...

Post in their vendor forum and Scott and/or Marco will respond and assist with helping you decide on an appropriate model.

 

[thirsty saltine]

I have a reef octopus classic 150 I absolutely love it.

 

[aplatn13]

There is a bk mini 180 in greater San Francisco bay area section on this forum selling it for $600 only been used for a month.


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found it but its sell pending

 

[Malign Reefer]

LifeReef hands down!!

www.lifereef.com

 

[d2mini]

30" Life Reef.

 

[dostjustin1]

Reef octo 150 works great

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[Stolireef]

I was looking at the bubble king and the Vertex. The designs appear to be really similar. I installed the Vertex last night and it was easy as pie. New tank so I can't gauge the performance but from what the break in process looks like, I have very high expectations.

 

[Kies1]

You will love the 180i running one on my 90 gallon

 

[aplatn13]

You will love the 180i running one on my 90 gallon

I was debating on getting the Vertex 180i, but I seen some complains of the pump is to powerful and the impeller implodes. :angryfire: So one reason why i passed on that skimmer.