New protein skimmer (UK)

[Fry1992]

Hi All

My aqua one protein skimmer has given up (I got it 2nd hand and it's never worked well) was just wondering when I get a new skimmer what do I need to look out for to make sure it fits within my sump ? Also does anyone have any recommendations at all ?

Current tank - aqua one 195L aquareef 2

 

[Aquariumaddictuk]

Hi All

My aqua one protein skimmer has given up (I got it 2nd hand and it's never worked well) was just wondering when I get a new skimmer what do I need to look out for to make sure it fits within my sump ? Also does anyone have any recommendations at all ?

Current tank - aqua one 195L aquareef 2

Check footprint of tank/skimmer.
What's your budget?
Are you looking for new or second hand?
More details would be needed for recommendations.
Lots of options out there from adequate to good to great.

 

[Dorsetsteve]

Basically does it fit, will the water level it sits in be appropriate and is it adequately sized. I recently replaced by Bubble Magus C6 with a Reef Octopus Essence. No complaints on it. Don’t over think it.

 

[Bruttall]

Just did a post about skimmers, and what I think about them.
I switched from a Needle wheel type to a Venturi driven skimmer I re-built and the differences are Night and Day. I'll never even look at another needle wheel skimmer.

Skimmers??? Best of 202X and they are always junk!

Why is it I see tons of reviews for the Newest Gimmick needle-wheel skimmers and why is everyone buying these pieces of underrated and under preforming garbage? Anyone who has worked with a large system with a heavy bio load will have found, like me, that these HYPED needle wheel skimmers are...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Fry1992]

Hi guys thanks for the reply. This is my sump at the minute. I managed to temporary fix the skimmer but it's gone again now it's the motor connection I think so takes some fiddling then works again. I still want to replace it as it is a pain. I'd say I'm in the budget price range I'd love a fancy one but the bank balance cannot cope with it. I don't mind new or second hand just depends what is available

 

[Dorsetsteve]

Have a trawl through the U.K. classifieds from the main U.K. forum or FB Marketplace. A Bubblemagus will do you fine.

 

[Jasongtr]

Have a trawl through the U.K. classifieds from the main U.K. forum or FB Marketplace. A Bubblemagus will do you fine.

Just out of interest where's the 'main uk forum'

 

[Fry1992]

Thanks. Bubble magus 3 seems OK, is it easy to set up etc ?

 

[Dorsetsteve]

Thanks. Bubble magus 3 seems OK, is it easy to set up etc ?

I haven’t used that particular one, I had a C6 for many years. They’re all much of a muchness to be fair.
Make sure you check the dimensions for fit and that the water is a suitable depth. Aka read the instructions.

 

[Aquariumaddictuk]

Bubble Magus will do the job.
You have to be a little careful with them as build quality isn't as strong as some of the top tier but hey, it's a quarter of the price.
Perform well too