asm G6 mods

[Student of the reef]

I was wondering if my sedra 9000's pumps could be replaced with Red Dragon pumps

I have to replace those sedra pumps all the time, and the lower watt pumps would sure help that ever increasing electric bill

I am just not sure if they would fit, maybe some of you BK lovers-owners could shed some light on my situation
thankyou

[moonpod]

probably possible. Try and match the internal volume of the G6 with a corresponding BK and then the corresponding pump.

[Student of the reef]

Is there any other links that carry Red Dragon pumps then captiveoceans, and royal-exclusiv?
The captive oceans site never brings up the Red Dragon link, not sure why
thank you for your reply

[Heinz]

yep, captiveoceans side somehow doesnt work for me either, but your best bet would be www.royal-exclusiv.de is also in english, gives you the most info about RD's,
here is the link to the english version on RE,
http://english.royal-exclusiv.de/index2.htm

[Student of the reef]

wow, sure are expensive little pumps
now, i know why BK's are so pricey.
thanks for the help
I think i will just stick with my G6 until i save up enough to replace it with a BK

I have never used, or have even seen a BK up close, do you think they will out perform a G6?

[moonpod]

It's not even close.

[Student of the reef]

really? wow I guess I better start saving

[Student of the reef]

Just out of curiosity, are there any other skimmers that preform like a BK?

[Heinz]

Just out of curiosity, are there any other skimmers that preform like a BK?

no

[moonpod]

The "simple" answer is no. Because nothing quite has the "package" of silence, effeciency and fine foam production of the BK.

That being said, can you get a different skimmer that will ultimately do as good of a job but sacrifice some other aspect of performance? Absolutely. H&S, Deltec are very good skimmers. Large Becketts can work as well. In particular I like the Deltecs with the self cleaning heads. That's a SWEET setup.

ASMs are ok. There's nothing "wrong" with them. Can you get a "better performer"? Sure. But it's not like you've got a skimmer that "doesn't work".

[Student of the reef]

I am going to be setting up a 75 gal. zeo tank very soon, and you have convinced me to go with the BK.
thank you for your replies
I think the BK 200 Internal would be the best bet. Do you agree?

[moonpod]

A lot of this depends on your setup size and constraints. For sure on a 75g a BK200 is PLENTY of skimmer.

[Heinz]

for 75gal i would wait for the new smaller BK's to come out, the BK 200 would be overkill

[Student of the reef]

Thats what I was worried about. Do you know when they will be available?

[Heinz]

they are suppose to be available on january 06,