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06/15/2016, 09:22 AM | #2826 | |
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06/15/2016, 10:11 AM | #2827 |
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Is Royal-Exclusiv Mini-BK 200 capable for a 220G heavy stock SPS tank? As there is a very narrow space in my sump and I think the mini BK is the only one can put in. Will it work well in this amount of water? Thanks.
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06/15/2016, 11:09 AM | #2828 | |
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06/17/2016, 12:36 PM | #2829 |
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Woohoo! My BK Mini came yesterday and I can see why these cost what they do. Quality is incredible and the well thought out packaging and documentation are awesome! It took a little rearranging but it fits in my sump and has been running since yesterday afternoon. This morning the foam head was spilling over into the cup and some nice green nasty in the cup!
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06/22/2016, 04:30 PM | #2830 |
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I an waiting on my bk mini 200 as well can't wait it arrives in Monday.
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06/27/2016, 10:06 PM | #2832 |
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It finally came in. Anyone got any suggestions in molding the drain to a skimmate container? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
06/28/2016, 08:27 AM | #2833 | |
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06/28/2016, 09:17 AM | #2834 |
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What size jg? 1/4"?
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06/28/2016, 09:37 AM | #2835 |
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I'd go as large as possible. If you can find a valve that is larger than 1/4" that would be better in terms of potential clogs. The drain hole in that thing is metric but I don't recall the size. I would take the cup to the hardware store and find pipe thread tap that will work in the hole. Then adapt it to as large as possible of a john guest valve if not a barbed fitting and then get a magnum valve union You might be able to go as large as 1/2". .
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Ok thanks
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07/02/2016, 01:13 PM | #2837 | |
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(It has made me want to replace the Vortech Vectra return pump as well ) One question though: You recommended 18-13W, but I can not go lower than 20 and I can not adjust to odd numbers. So: 20-22-24-28.......50 Is it supposed to be like this? |
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07/02/2016, 01:34 PM | #2838 |
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Edited: thought this was another thread....
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07/03/2016, 08:37 AM | #2840 | |
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07/03/2016, 03:12 PM | #2841 |
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Thanks slief.
This thing is perfect! :-D Right now it is standing in 8.2 inches of water. I can raise it of course but It looks like it is running just fine now. I have it on 24W and the outlet a bit over half closed. Will try and lower the speed like you suggested. I think I remember you saying somewhere else to avoid going for tighter than 50% Is that true for all BK models? |
07/03/2016, 04:21 PM | #2842 | |
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07/08/2016, 12:10 PM | #2843 |
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What's the proper speed for my bk mini 200? I have it running at 24w right now.
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07/08/2016, 12:19 PM | #2844 | |
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This is a pretty good thread that discusses the tuning of the RD3 based skimmers and what to look for when making the adjustments. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2546139
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07/21/2016, 07:28 PM | #2845 |
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I am having problems with my BK skimmer. it is less than 6 months old.
it is a Super Marine 250 + RD3 I see a lot of microbubles in the sump, I can not be sure from were are all this bubles coming out of the skimmer into the sump. What should I do?
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07/23/2016, 04:13 PM | #2846 | |
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I have the same skimmer on my 480 gallon display with a total system volume of 650 gallons There are currently around 60 fish in my system of which several are in excess of 8" long. The skimmer can still handle more too despite my heavy feelings. If your fish count is low in your display, the amount of proteins in the water or lack of will result in bubbles that burst at the surface with smaller bubbles passing through the skimmer. As such, you might try slowing the pump down some more so you can gain longer contact time. It will also help the bubbles rise to the surface instead of getting caught in the flow and exiting the skimmer into the sump.
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07/24/2016, 11:35 AM | #2848 |
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I didn't I found a slip on adapter for a 1/2 jguest that fits it with a few wrap of Teflon.
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07/25/2016, 04:35 PM | #2849 |
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So I have a bubble king 200 deluxe int. Soaked impeller in vinegar scrubbed shaft clean and nothing. Does anyone here have experience using any other pump on there skimmer. Red dragon bubble king 1000 is pump I have now. I am having hard time actually locating a true replacement pump. Any help would be appreciated as my g3 is bot keeping up.
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07/25/2016, 07:42 PM | #2850 | |
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That said, before ruling your block dead, I would suggest taking a look at this thread and in particular the post regarding cleaning the bearing. When properly maintained, these Red Dragon pumps will last 10 years plus. Cleaning them every 4-5 months and properly breaking them down for cleaning is critical to insuring that the blocks doen't overload as a result of calcium buildup. The bearing is the most overlooked maintenance item when it comes to cleaning the pump and it's the one area when not properly cleaned that will create friction and excess load on the impeller and lead to premature failure of the block. Check out post 2 in this thread in the Bubble King forum here. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2573406 For reference, this is the replacement block for your skimmer. http://royalexclusiv.com/Spare-Parts...2500::177.html
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