bubble size comparison for 3 skimmer

[weileong]

Firstly skimmer A

[weileong]

Skimmer B

[weileong]

Skimmer C

[weileong]

The 3 skimmers are Bubble king 250 external

Barr Aquatic Dual beckett SK6000 driven by MX70

Deltec AP850 running on 1 ehiem 1260 needlewheel.

[coralreef]

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[weileong]

BTW: The photos are not in order.

The bubble density and size is just one factor that determines the performance of a skimmer.

We have to take into account the "dwell time" aka "contact time" which depends on the volume and flow thru rate of the skimmer.

The other is how efficient the skimmer is, takes how much power to run.

[weisoon]

A=Deltec

B=Barr

C=BK

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[weileong]

Too early to reveal the results.

Weisoon, any comments on why you ID that way?

[Melvyn Tan]

Never put in H&S? There so many models for H&S and what we commonly see in SGreef are the smallest and 2nd smallest models. Perhaps use an equivalent H&S to the capacity and size to BK, Deltec & Barr might prove interesting?

[weileong]

I don't have an access to any other type of skimmers except my other weipro 2014, maybe the rest with other skimmer can chip in.

Just stick a ruler to the main chamber then use your digital camera, focus on the ruler and snap a shot with flash will do.

I expect the H&S one to look like the deltec's as both uses similar technology.

[lightningstrike]

Weileong, u r more than welcomed to snap a shot of my outgoing H&S F110-2000 with ur fabulous camera.

[weisoon]

Too early to reveal the results.

Weisoon, any comments on why you ID that way?

Just guess lah.....

Also guessing on how you have the photo of the BK250...... haha:whistle

[weileong]

lol..... in case pple think I print money, the BK250 don't belong to me. I go to the owner's place to snap photo with his permission one.

For interest sake, here's the weipro 2014 driven with a SICCE extrema. Really can tell the big diff.

[Dispar_Anthias]

My guess is

A- beckett

B-bk

C- deltec

[flubberina13]

Skimmer A = Barr?

Skimmer B = Deltec?

Skimmer C = Bubble King?

Got prizes or not?

[weileong]

Prize will be the skimmate from your choice of one of the skimmer

[Dispar_Anthias]

Bubble size from reef maniac miniature beckett

[Dispar_Anthias]

Another pic... but no way can challenge weileong's skimmer lah

[AlfaRomeo]

The best skimmer bubbles will be very small and consistent in size.. no burping, no turbulence, steady foam head, dense, high dwell time.

If you can find a skimmer with all the above. Congrats!

[weileong]

The best skimmer bubbles will be very small and consistent in size.. no burping, no turbulence, steady foam head, dense, high dwell time.

If you can find a skimmer with all the above. Congrats!

Wow got such skimmers around?

[AlfaRomeo]

I think there are some out there... Just have to do lots and lots of research and investigative work..

[alanseah]

you guy took the photo at which part of the skimmer??? body or collection cup neck???

[weileong]

of course take at the body

[alanseah]

of course take at the body

ok ok I know I'm asking stupid question... cause I never try using marco lens before.. so dont know how it will look like after been taken by marco lens..

from my ###### eye.. I cant see bubble size in my skimmer they are as fine as salt...

hmm maybe tonite I go back and try take photo(non marco lens) of it and see how..

[Achilles Tang]

This comparison is probably a subjective visual guage only and not an accurate assessment of the bubble quality.

The height & diameter of the skimmer body will affect the size (the higher up the column the bigger the bubbles). The beckett bubble also has a much longer route to travel compared to the BK or Deltec due to the downtube. The velocity may also cause some bubbles to collide and combine into bigger ones.

Also, how the air flow is tuned is also another factor. All the skimmers need an optimal air flow to get the right bubble size. Tuned wrongly, you'll get larger bubbles!

That said.... my guess is A: BK, B: Beckett, C: Deltec