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RE want use in the future for all bigger models, the 60 Watt RD3 Speedy.
The 50 Watt RD3 is perfect for the SM 250, most peoples runs with 30-40 watt maximum. Begining from 2016, we use only two RD3-Skimmer pumps : 150 - 1500 L/H Airintake and 250 - 2500 L/H.... Here any Pictures from a *Closed Loop Dreambox* include a Supermarines 250 Hope it helps... Last edited by Klaus Jansen; 11/15/2015 at 09:23 AM. |
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That looks great. I cant wait to get my 1.3g reactor and sm250.
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11/20/2015, 03:17 PM | #2653 |
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What would be the recommended brand/size of neck cleaner for a Double Cone 180?
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11/20/2015, 06:09 PM | #2655 |
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Awesome, thank you Scott!
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11/20/2015, 06:30 PM | #2656 |
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Glad to help. You will love having an SCH (neck cleaner). The Vectra (and swabbie) use pretty slow motors. Run it once or twice a day for 60 seconds. I would start at once a day and see how that works. I've been running my Skim Clean Aqua Driver SCH for 5 years now and it was by far the best addition to skimmers I have ever seen. Mine runs once a day for 15 seconds and my neck is always clean though the Skim Clean uses a much faster gear driven motor. You will love the improved consistency and performance one adds to the skimmer along with the reduced maintenance. My collection cup only gets removed for cleaning every 6 months now and even then, it doesn't need to come off. I only do it to give the inside of the cup a thorough cleaning.
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11/20/2015, 06:41 PM | #2657 |
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I just saw the Vertex online and with Thanksgiving sales starting this week it will be a no brainer purchase.
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11/20/2015, 07:07 PM | #2658 |
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^^^What is the correct Vectra for the SM 200? Also, any likelihood of RE making a neck cleaner?
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11/21/2015, 08:04 AM | #2660 |
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Is there a neck cleaner that would work for bkmini 160? Black Friday is near and if there is one I would like to get it
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You would need the 200mm lid for the SM200. RE does have one but they aren't typically stocked in the US probably due in large part to the cost and much cheaper competition in the US with the Vectra and Swabbie.. The motor on the BK one is made by Aquadriver and it's the same as the Skim Clean. They are several hundred dollars though. This is mine complete with the washdown. I purchased it several years back but it's by far the best SCH money can buy. Unlike the Vectrta and Swabbie, the motor on these units is gear driven which means less load on the motor and a higher turning rate. There is a new version in the works but it won't be available until early next year. Once they are ready to ship, I expect RE to make those available but I also expect the Skim Cleans to be available in the US as well though the dealer chain may be limited due to their higher cost.
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11/24/2015, 02:17 PM | #2663 |
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I am thinking of taking advantage of black friday sales and ordering the sm250 for my 300 gallon that is almost done being fully setup.
@slief I thought I read somewhere a while back where someone said the skimmer pumps were soon to be coming with the cable that can be disconnected from the control box the way the rd3 230 is. Was that just wishful thinking or is that going to be the case in the future or possibly with the new wave of 60w pumps on the sm's?
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Having said that, is your display 300 gallons or is that the total system gallons? What's you stock load?
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11/28/2015, 03:13 PM | #2665 |
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Thanks for reply slief
I have one more question. What would you suggest be a good water level for my bkmini 160. Do not have a big bio load. Is higher or lower level better for lower doc. Or does water level not make a difference. Thanks in advance |
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12/04/2015, 04:10 PM | #2669 |
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Just received my Superman 250 yesterday as well. Very psyched to get this guy working. The level of quality is something I have never seen before in all my 20 years in this hobby.
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Jsousa, let's see some pictures of that beast! What size tank is it for, I was considering the SM 250 for a minute but I am going with the double cone 200 for my tank.
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Thanks Scott. Will do.
It's good to know there is support in the US now for BK. I was worried about it before I made the purchase because I heard things didn't go so well with the previous rep. Anyway, the tank isn't here yet. Should be complete in the next week or 2. It's a reef Savvy. 72' x 36" x 25.5" - about 280 gallons. Felix is also building me a frag tank, 55" x 21" x 12". And I have a sump being made by Tyler at Elite Aquatics. The full volume of the system should be somewhere around 430 gallons. Here's a pic of the sump. Attachment 335426
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Just a heads up. We are now an official Reef Central Sponsor with our own forum here. If you guys have any questions or issues feel free to use our new forum section. Over the coming days, I will be adding resources there to help with setup of the various skimmers as well as detailed info on the skimmers, pumps and dream boxes.
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Probably should create a site for US as well with Tech Support, Store and forums. Make it real.
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