Anyone having experience with Bubble Magus 3EX Extreme Curve Protein Skimmer? It fits my budget @ $169 for my 80 gal system. Other option I was looking at was IOAOI PS-100 with DC controllable pump.
Anyone having experience with Bubble Magus 3EX Extreme Curve Protein Skimmer?
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120 DC Protein Skimmer - Simplicity$225.95SaltwaterAquarium.com
I hate trying to stretch someone budget, but this skimmer will only get better with time, great C/S long warranty, they actually answer the phone and browse on this site if there are questions or comments concerning their product, I own a DC 240, I am not affiliate with them.
The Bubble Magnus looks like a good skimmer for the money, if that is your budget go with that.
I hate trying to stretch someone budget, but this skimmer will only get better with time, great C/S long warranty, they actually answer the phone and browse on this site if there are questions or comments concerning their product, I own a DC 240, I am not affiliate with them.
The Bubble Magnus looks like a good skimmer for the money, if that is your budget go with that.
the Curve 5 has a Sicce pump, which would be waaayy nicer, and would give you a little more 'head room' for not much more:
www.aquacave.com
Bubble Magus Curve 5 Elite Protein Skimmer with Sicce SK-200 - AquaCave.com
Bubble Magus Curve 5 Elite Protein Skimmer with Sicce SK-200 Features: High quality polished cell cast acrylic body Long lasting efficient skimmer pump Needle wheel impeller for optimal micro-bubbles Innovative features Stylish space saving design Efficient venturi High air suction
I have one!
currently in my IM 50 Lagoon INT with the rfs 22 Sump (approx 55 gallons total after sand/rocks).
livestock is pretty bare as my cycle has just completed last week, currently have just a firefish, small CuC, frogspawn and RBTA (size of a quarter).
I’ve been running the skimmer constantly for over 2 weeks to try to break it in.
the two big issues I have with it is I feel the pump is too strong for the skimmer body (it’s the same pump that comes with the curve 5).
And you have to put a valve to adjust air flow.
at first it was like a pot of boiling water, but 2 weeks later and a tiny amount of livestock it is starting to settle in. I put a valve on the air line below the silencer, but whenever I adjust the amount of air, micro bubbles seep out of the body.
I think my system doesn’t have enough organically in the water for it to skim properly.
Within the week I will be adding 2 clowns and a sand sifting goby. So maybe the organic levels will rise and the skimmer can finally be dialed in.
If I am being honest I wish I spent the extra $60 and got the Simplicity 120 DC skimmer (it’s like $220 on Saltwateraquarium.com). It has a controllable pump and built in air valve for more precise tuning.
currently in my IM 50 Lagoon INT with the rfs 22 Sump (approx 55 gallons total after sand/rocks).
livestock is pretty bare as my cycle has just completed last week, currently have just a firefish, small CuC, frogspawn and RBTA (size of a quarter).
I’ve been running the skimmer constantly for over 2 weeks to try to break it in.
the two big issues I have with it is I feel the pump is too strong for the skimmer body (it’s the same pump that comes with the curve 5).
And you have to put a valve to adjust air flow.
at first it was like a pot of boiling water, but 2 weeks later and a tiny amount of livestock it is starting to settle in. I put a valve on the air line below the silencer, but whenever I adjust the amount of air, micro bubbles seep out of the body.
I think my system doesn’t have enough organically in the water for it to skim properly.
Within the week I will be adding 2 clowns and a sand sifting goby. So maybe the organic levels will rise and the skimmer can finally be dialed in.
If I am being honest I wish I spent the extra $60 and got the Simplicity 120 DC skimmer (it’s like $220 on Saltwateraquarium.com). It has a controllable pump and built in air valve for more precise tuning.
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I went with curve 3 ex too. Thanks for the feedback. Mine is still in its break in phase. Now the overflowing stopped and bubbles are at the neck with 3-4 inches below the cup. Only option is to get the water intake adjusted to optimize it. Hope it will start skimming once bioload increases. Its a bit on the noisier side as well. Not sure if you have noise as well.
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No, my sump has adjustable water height and currently the skimmer is sitting at about 6-7 inches of water.
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