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Join Date: May 2008
Location: chino, CA
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I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller |
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04/11/2010, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Marcos, TX
Posts: 970
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been looking for a new skimmer for a long time now and I've finally come down to the itech-100 model or the bk 160 mini for my 75 gallon with 25 gallon sump...what do you guys think, the itech seems pretty impressive, and I hear so many mixed reviews from people about the minis
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04/11/2010, 07:58 PM
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SKIMMER WHORE
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada
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IME the mini's aren't that great, when you look at Skimming you want CONTACT time very important with the mini's you don't get that. Dont get me wrong you get a RD pump and a BK but if you want credibility and success get the ITECH or the Cone 170 by VERTEX
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04/13/2010, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN
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The Mini's are great skimmers if you're looking for something that works really well in a very tight space! Having said that, if you're comparing it to the SM line, Deluxe line, or Alpha line, you're not going to get the same performance out of the Mini's as the others due to the decreased reaction space. I will say the collection cup design of the Mini's is better than any other protein skimmer ever produced in my opinion, including the BK's and Alpha's.
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04/15/2010, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: El Monte, CA
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i just picked up a sm250 and after few hrs of running it... its already producing some skimmate. cant wait till it breaks in.
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04/15/2010, 03:16 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN
Posts: 8,219
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Super Marin = The best designed protein skimmer on the market in my opinion, period!
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04/15/2010, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Washington D.C.
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Glad you said that Jeremy. I'm a proud new owner of a Supermarin 200.
Thanks Nathan! I've run it in a vinegar bath and the first thing I notice is that it's incredibly quiet. Also the details in the finish and build quality are a notch or several notches above any skimmer I've owned. I have it apart right now for cleaning. A couple questions. I noticed the impeller shaft is ceramic. Somehow I thought these were Titanium. Also, it looks like the shaft spins along with the magnet instead of the magnet spinning around the shaft. Is that correct? I'll be firing this bad boy up this weekend! Kevin |
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04/15/2010, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Washington D.C.
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OK, one more question from the noobie. Are the red inlets / nozzles into the bubble chamber on the Supermarin meant to be glued? One fits loosly and the other won't budge so I'm guessing I need to cement the loose one back in. If so, I've got some weld-on #16. Will that do?
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04/16/2010, 08:38 AM
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Lover of God's Creations
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Queens, NY
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Happy Friday Tbone
 I had to resort to a carbon pad top. I couldn't bear the smell any longer.... "Smells like Hot Sick"... Spoken by no other but Fat B@stard- From Austin powers.  
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Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator Last edited by jbanks; 04/16/2010 at 09:16 AM. |
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04/16/2010, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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You are the one that bought the skimmer that I was supposed to buy. Nathan called me back and said his friend want it.
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04/16/2010, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Bay Area, CA
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it stinks soooo good!
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04/16/2010, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN
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04/16/2010, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Hey i just bought a used SM250 with SCH but the base of teh pump snapped in the shipping process and it was packed very well i might add. Anyways Can i get a replacement for this base?? Also looking for the hose to connect the volute of the pump to the air silencer. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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04/16/2010, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Washington D.C.
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Thanks Jeremy! So, the ceramic shaft is normal?
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04/20/2010, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN
Posts: 8,219
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Depending on when the skimmer was made, it could be. Do you know much history behind it?
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05/03/2010, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Just joined the club last Thursday! I got a 250 Supermarin and put it on my 120
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05/05/2010, 08:55 AM
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Lover of God's Creations
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Queens, NY
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How is your setup going?
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Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator |
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05/07/2010, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 99
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Do you guys think a BK supermarin 250 would be over kill on a 120 gal with 40 gal sump SPS tank?
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05/07/2010, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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hahaha YES!
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05/07/2010, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Vancouver BC
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Dang! My friend said he would sell me his for a steal. I dont wanna waste my money if it not gonna run properly on my tank
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05/07/2010, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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how much is a steal? perhaps putting a 120gal sump a 65 gal refugium and a frag tank. then it would be great
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05/07/2010, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Vancouver BC
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I with I had the room to have everything tied into one system I tell him ill pass
 lol Maybe ill go with a BK mini Or a super reef octopus
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05/07/2010, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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id get a mini i have one of them as well as a BK supermarin 250 now. What is a steal though???????
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05/07/2010, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Vancouver BC
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05/07/2010, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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id say that's pretty good considering i paid 1500 for a used one but it also had a SCH
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