Protein skimmers

DaleMHauzeJr · Sep 11, 2013

I think i have narrowed it down to 2 skimmers for my 110g FOWLR. The bubble magus curve 7 or the vertex omega 150. Thoughts? Or suggestions

Reefing Madness · Sep 11, 2013

I gotta go with the Vertex Skimmer. The L/H Air Intake is no contest, the Bubble Magus has 520 and the Vertex has 850. I am unable to get the GPH on the Bubble Magus for a comparison there, so without it, Im going with the Vertex. Beast of an Air Intake.

11f150 · Sep 11, 2013

Im going to vote for the vertex as well.

Mike J. · Sep 11, 2013

I like this one, I have one. Sicce 1000 pump, silent and it's a beast.

Bubble-magus Hero 180 Protein Skimmer Aquarium Skimmers

DaleMHauzeJr · Sep 12, 2013

Ok thanks

msayani2 · Sep 13, 2013

Vertex Omega 150. No contest.

msayani2 · Sep 13, 2013

Either that or the JNS sk2.

DaleMHauzeJr · Sep 14, 2013

I thought i read something about impeller issues with the vertech or maybe it was the bubble magus. At this point im not sure

reelsilly · Sep 14, 2013

I have the curve 5 and I LOVE IT. That says a lot coming from someone that has never had anything other than ASM skimmers. This thing has absolutely impressed me on every level.

Coral Dreams · Sep 14, 2013

Vertex for sure!!!
I have an alpha 170 for the big tank and I just got the omega 150 for the SPS tank build.

reelsilly · Sep 14, 2013

I loose....lol. Never had vertex but I have heard good things. Heck...all y'all just about have me talked into getting one now, lol.

DaleMHauzeJr · Sep 15, 2013

Sweet sump Coral. It looks like the vertech takes it

Dtech07 · Sep 15, 2013

AquaMaxx EM 300 you can get from Ocean in a Box for $299 and it works like a horse, small foot print, great surface contact time.

Epicreefer · Sep 15, 2013

The build quality of the vertex is much better than anything else I've seen by any other builder. When you hold one in your hands you will know what I mean, how easily the cup comes off for cleaning, the edges of everything are polished and it's built much more industrial. Also I hate those nylon nuts on all the other skimmers and reactors. They use titanium screws, sure you need a screwdriver but way higher quality all around.