need new skimmer

[swissgaurd]

im looking for a new in sump skimmer
im un decided
im looking at reef octupuss
or bubble magus

tank is a 225 with 152 gallons total volume
im looking at warranties ,maint,simplicity quitness and parts availabity.

thanks
vic

 

[EpicWin]

I have a BM 180cs-p cone. Very quiet and a monster. 2.5 years old no problems so far. If u get this one pm me. I made a 2ndary silencer and it is now super quiet.

 

[Downbeach]

I bought this one a few month's ago, and love it. For $265.00, it's a tough act to follow. It uses a Sicce PSK 1000 pump, so parts are readily available. I have about 190 gal. net, and am using a bio-pellet reactor plumbed directly into the intake, so a relatively high load.

 

[shecter]

Just got a reef octo diablo xs160 for my 100 gal volume setup. Its amazing has a good warrenty and is practicly silent. I definately reccomend a r o skimmer.

 

[Reefing Madness]

BM NAC77
L/H air intake, and recirc and for the same size in a RO, it costs less.

 

[swissgaurd]

what are your thoughts on the
Bubble Magus Curve 7 Protein Skimmer
sounds like a good skimmer.
cant find any bad reviews
i likes the octopuss but a little high on the price,
im not a sicce fan as i have a couple 600's and find them a little noisey

 

[Reefing Madness]

I don't know enough about that one to say. And theres virtually no info on the air intake for that thing. I like the pump, looks like a Bubble Blaster.

 

[swissgaurd]

well ive ordered the curve 7 should get it in a week
love getting these new toys,it will be replacing a SWC 250 2sc its a monster and way to big for my tank.

thanks for your help guys

 

[Reefing Madness]

Bah, no such thing as to big.:bigsmile:

 

[swissgaurd]

any tips on breaking in my new skimmer when i get it

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yup, give it a scrub down using vinegar and water, this will remove the resin on the acrylic. This will break it in much faster.

 

[Downbeach]

I put mine into a 5 gal bucket, with a 50/50 mix of vinegar/water, and let it run for a couple hours.

 

[Paul C.]

I've got the Curve 7 on my 75 gal... I dont believe in too big....lol

 

[bigfoot86]

I got a Super Reef Octopus 2000 int running. Very quiet and overall just an awesome skimmer.

 

[swissgaurd]

thanks for the help on the bbm skimmer guys,i got the curve 7 let it run in a bucket of waterchange ,im really impressed with this skimmer

vic

 

[Reefing Madness]