Bubble Magus Curve 5 protein skimmer a review.

[atoll]

Thanks. Cause I ordered one and should be here next wed. $200 shipped I'm a big fan if the BM skimmers. I have a 3.5 cone on my frag tank now and it rocks !

All the BM skimmers are the bees knees it seems and you cant go far wrong with one.

 

[Dashiki]

Mine is getting here today! I had a nac7 it was a great skimmer.

 

[bigcapct]

Take some pics. Let me know how deep u keep it in your sump.

 

[Wildman926]

" The idea is you drain the skimmate off into another receptacle which most find rather odd including me. "

Not odd, if you are not aware of the reasons why. You can have a remote container to collect more waste so as to enjoy tank more, instead of working on it every day. Some waste containers that are purchased, also incorporate a switch to shut off the pump when full. I have the Octopus waste containers that have this. It sure saves me if something makes the skimmer overflow.

Nice to know this skimmer can sit in more shallow water.

 

[bigcapct]

Got mine today !!

 

[bigcapct]

Mine has been running for a half. Overflowing like crazy

 

[JuicyJ]

awesome skimmer, worth the money!

 

[bigcapct]

+1. Today it's running great. A beast!

 

[Paul C.]

Waiting for my Curve 7 to arrive.

 

[bigcapct]

Great!!

 

[kv69]

I have the curve 5 as well. A+++

 

[swissgaurd]

my curve 7 is producing this

 

[navila06]

my buddy down the street has a curve 5 and after seeing it and working with him to get it dialed right, I am glad I paid a little more and bought a SWC 120.

 

[atoll]

my buddy down the street has a curve 5 and after seeing it and working with him to get it dialed right, I am glad I paid a little more and bought a SWC 120.

That's strange. I have had many skimmers over the years and my Curve 5 is by far the easiest to dial in with just a flow control knob couldn't be simpler in fact.

 

[jezreex]

Hi everyone I am new to reefing although I have been very successful with freshwater planted aquarium. I have all the necessary equipment for my soon to be 100 gal reef tank except for the protein skimmer. I bought a reef octopus diablo dcs-150 but unfortunately it was too big for my sump so I have to return it. I am thinking of buying the space saver reef octopus extreme xs 160 to replace the dcs-150 but I have to add another 60 dollars at least. I was trying to look at the bubble magus curve 5 as a replacement because it is a lot cheaper do you think this will work with my 100 gal?

 

[Nuggs]

I'd buy whatever the largest thing you can fit in the sump.

I run a curve 9 on my 150.

 

[levi83]

Is this way too much skimmer for a 29 gallon tank?

 

[jorahx]

Such a difficult skimmer to use. Mines been on my tank for 4~ months. Every time I clean it, have to do break in period all over again. Overflowing the cup and filling sump with micro bubbles.

 

[mrjoev]

Good write up .

Canada would be the cheaper option for some BM models for us peeps in the U.S .

A buddy has the Curve 7 and loves it so far . It is a quiet skimmer . FYI all of the curve models and some Hero models have that red plug on the side. The plug is there for the option to

use a Sicce or Aquabee pump.


I really looked hard at the 9 but there are a few complaints of noise from the rock 4000 pumps .

I know this is a Old Thread . The pump on my Curve 7 finally went out and I'm thinking about adding a different pump might even go DC. your comment about Sicce or aquabee interest me but i can't find anymore information on the internet. i've email bubble magus for more info with no reply.