Bubble King question?

[i have crabs]

i have a 160 and my space was a bit small but the skimmer fit, problem i have is where the pump pulls water in is very close to the baffle and restricts flow if i move the skimmer at all, i dont know if the 160 and 180 have the same base size or not but id make shure you have at least an extra couple inches on the 1 side at least,

[Borderjumper]

what size is your sump compartment?

[i have crabs]

ill have to check after work, i think something like 7x10 or 8x10 might say in my build thread but i cant remember

[Canadian]

Here's a thread with some pictures of the mini 160 showing the overall dimensions:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&highlight=160

I have mine in a space that is 12" x 11" with a 9" water height. I also have a heater and my 3 return lines in there though so it's a snug fit and as i have crabs mentioned you don't want to have the intake too close to any side of the sump.

If you end up getting a 180 make sure you get a gen 2 with the enlarged volute - some retailers are still selling gen 1 models unfortunately.

[albert_dao]

BK Mini 180

Footprint: 11" x 12", add a bit to the 11" to allow for unrestricted intake draw
Height: 22"
Body/Cup Diameter: 7"
Cup Height w/ Lid: 7.5"
Bubble Plate Diameter: 6"
Pump: RD 1000 - 1200 lph Air/2000 lph Water @ 28W

[i have crabs]

thank god for albert. you did forget to add ..kablow
my compartment 11.5x9.5 an extra 0.5-1" would have been nice on the 9.5 side

[albert_dao]

Those measurements were taken on a square. If you angle the unit, you might be able to cheat in a little more wiggle room.