bk mini 200

fatboy40 · 01/04/2020, 09:20 PM

Hello , I'm starting a 170g sps dominated system looking to really stock with heavy bioload , sump will be close to 80 gallons . I was planning the Bk mini 200 , would that be a great choice ? I've had 2 bk mini 160 before and loved them thats why Im choosing the 200 .any info is greatly appreciated

slief · 01/04/2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fatboy40

Hello , I'm starting a 170g sps dominated system looking to really stock with heavy bioload , sump will be close to 80 gallons . I was planning the Bk mini 200 , would that be a great choice ? I've had 2 bk mini 160 before and loved them thats why Im choosing the 200 .any info is greatly appreciated

The mini 200 would be a great choice for that size tank and load! Set the pump speed to 28-32w and you will be set! Just fine tune the speed of the pump to get the most dense foam possible and sometimes, less is more when it comes to the pump speed since its all about contact time!

fatboy40 · 01/04/2020, 09:30 PM

thanks for reply, you think its a better choice then the double cone 200

slief · 01/04/2020, 10:04 PM

You really cannot go wrong with either. If space permits I would probably go with a double cone 200 since the pump is outside the body which makes routine maintenance easier.

ohashimz · 01/05/2020, 10:01 AM

Both mini and DC should be good. Thst being said, My system is similar to yours. I started with bk mini 200, but after 2 years i Switched it with BK DC 200, much better performance, easier maintenance and easier fine tuning.

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fatboy40 · 01/06/2020, 09:42 PM

Thanks a lot . Appreciate the help

01/04/2020, 09:20 PM	#1
fatboy40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bx ny Posts: 86	bk mini 200 Hello , I'm starting a 170g sps dominated system looking to really stock with heavy bioload , sump will be close to 80 gallons . I was planning the Bk mini 200 , would that be a great choice ? I've had 2 bk mini 160 before and loved them thats why Im choosing the 200 .any info is greatly appreciated

01/04/2020, 10:04 PM	#4
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	You really cannot go wrong with either. If space permits I would probably go with a double cone 200 since the pump is outside the body which makes routine maintenance easier. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

01/04/2020, 09:30 PM	#3
fatboy40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bx ny Posts: 86	thanks for reply, you think its a better choice then the double cone 200

01/05/2020, 10:01 AM	#5
ohashimz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 276	Both mini and DC should be good. Thst being said, My system is similar to yours. I started with bk mini 200, but after 2 years i Switched it with BK DC 200, much better performance, easier maintenance and easier fine tuning. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

01/06/2020, 09:42 PM	#6
fatboy40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bx ny Posts: 86	Thanks a lot . Appreciate the help