Skimmer Suggestions AP702 VS BK250

[Chiefmcfuz]

Those skimmers are morgatge payments for me!!!!

 

[spykes]

If you spend $1500 on the largest barr aquatic, I don't think the $2000 BK will beat it.

im talkin about the 3000 dollar ones :p btw if you look at the air intake and the amount of GPH it's almost the same as a beckkett

 

[gforce6]

Steve, buy both of them and let me know which one is better.

I will buy one that you don't like.

 

[herman]

But seriously guy, why would you want either of these when you have a seaclown for sale right now!!! :icon16: :icon16:

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

i have a deltec skimmer.. it works great. i have never seen a bubble king work.. but from what i hear bubble king is the best of the best.. i say go where ever your pocket book takes yo.. between the 2 you cant get any better

 

[stingnyc]

Steve, buy both of them and let me know which one is better.

I will buy one that you don't like.

jung, i wish i could try both of them... but unfortunately it would leave me broke =( i think i'm gonna get the deltec, i'll find out in a week or so.

 

[House of Laughter]

cha-ching - bonus check!

House

 

[stingnyc]

cha-ching - bonus check!

House

you know it. that way it doesnt feel like i'm using my money

 

[stingnyc]

deltec skimmer + gf's hermes bag + 3 week vaca to asia= $0 bonus

 

[pecan2phat]

Steve,
tsadik just sold a used Deltec AP702 for $1150 on Reef Central.
I think he used to or sells Deltecs out of Bklyn, ask Rich if he's the same guy.

 

[Pseudo]

Yep It is the same guy. It is sold already.

Kasei

 

[pecan2phat]

Kasei,
Did you pick up the AB Ocean Light from him, what shape were they in?

 

[glipper69]

go BK watts add up

 

[sparkysreef]

How about keeping customer service and parts availability in mind. I think in that case you are better off with the deltec. (Let's not forget the self-cleaning head option). Granted the BK is one awesome skimmer but either of those are such top grade over so many other brands. Is the BK really that much better? I want to see reviews etc. I think when yo get into these elite skimmer comparisons you start to split hairs IMHO. I just don't see how you can go wrong with either. Unless you want to go for the wow factor of the BK

BTW what happens on a BK if any crud gets below the diffuser plate? I have heard/read that it can't be removed.

HA HA I'm the one that got the used 702

 

[joe]

BTW what happens on a BK if any crud gets below the diffuser plate? I have heard/read that it can't be removed.

not really too hard,
a small powerhead will do the trick, to dislodge anything that fell below the plate.

 

[cali_reef]

Steve, FWIW, I talked to moonpod (kasei' good pal ) a while back about these two skimmer since he have used both. The recommendation was for BK if you are not interested in a self cleaning option, BK uses less power and do the job slightly better.

I second Jung?s suggestion buy both so we can see first hand which one is better.

 

[cali_reef]

Steve, I found the perfect skimmer for you

Bubble king 650 - 26" diameter reactor chamber, I think the three pump still uses less power than a pressure pump needed for a twin beckett skimmer.

 

[stingnyc]

i have another question. i just added a onzonizer by redsea today and the skimmates foam is darker and thicker then ever!!! my current water parameters are:

nitrates- 2ppm
orp- 305

its only been running for a few hours, do you think i can get away with my current skimmer? lmk

-steve

 

[stingnyc]

i just turned the skimmer up about an 1/2 hour ago and here is a pic of the skimmates foam:

 

[jackson6745]

its only been running for a few hours, do you think i can get away with my current skimmer? lmk

-steve

no, its too weak.