ATI Bubblemaster 250 Skimmer Replacement Recommendation

[meitzler]

On my 330 gal reef tank, I currently have an ATI Bubblemaster 250 skimmer. When it works, it is fantastic. But it is delicate, and the mesh wheel power heads have starting issues. My question is what skimmer would you recommend to replace it. The footprint is 14.2x9.5x20.8. In my case, height is a non issue, but the width needs to be less than 11".

Thanks.

 

[T1tan360]

i replaced mine with a MRC-3 running it with 2 sedra 12000's works better then any other skimmer i have ever owned.

 

[Maxx]

What kind of pumps are those? They look like Sicce PSK 2500's.

I just replaced the pair of psk2500s that came with my skimmer with a single Bubble Blaster 5000 pump. The Bubble Blaster pump needed a metric plumbing adapter to fit, but works great. My skimmer pulls more air than before and is now dead nuts reliable.

Nick

 

[Aquanaut]

Low head room huh...I love my SRO3000 and it's pulling plenty out of a heavy stock 300g processing system. I had to run a drain line to a 5g bucket since sometimes it can really make alota goo if I'm not checking it enough. Super quiet too.

Former ATI BM200

 

[Dalbery]

Why not try replacing those mesh wheels with some white lightning wheels? White lightnings don't have starting issues once you ware them in. That's what I did on my BM250.

 

[meitzler]

Who makes them and where do you get them. Is it a direct replacement or are custom mods required.

 

[Dalbery]

It is a direct replacement. Many people sell them. Here's one:
SWC White Lightning Protein Skimmer pinwheel and venturi SWC Sicce pinwheel [SWC White Lightning pinwheel &ve] - $29.99 : SWC - Salt Water Connection, Protein Skimmers, Calcium Reactors, Filters & Lights