Up grade on skimmer

[rusty dowell]

I have a 265 reef
Looking to up grade my protein skimmer
I think I’m down to two

Bubble Magus DC Protein Skimmers D11​

Or 300 regal octopus

The only reason I’m asking is the bubble magus is almost $350 less

 

[JC1977]

Bubble has a curve 9 elite + which has a sicce psk 2600 pump so probably a better option than the D11 rated for your size tank and is still cheaper than RO

 

[Dobbs1101]

Have you looked into UltraReef Skimmers? Not very well known in the USA, built like no other, super heavy duty. It comes from Italy and the best skimmer I've ever seen. Very popular overseas. 2cents

 

[rusty dowell]

I’m definitely down to these two skimmers
Bubble magus D11 for $369
300 regal for $690
Need advice

 

[JC1977]

I’m definitely down to these two skimmers
Bubble magus D11 for $369
300 regal for $690
Need advice

Wow the 300 regal is normally a 1000$ if you found it for that cheap it’s a no brainer IMO

 

[rusty dowell]

So go with octopus?
Twice the money

 

[JC1977]

So go with octopus?
Twice the money

Like I said you’re asking for opinions and IMO the Regal 300 is much better skimmer and that’s a great price just curious where did you find it at that price ? Heck im thinking about grabbing one too lol

 

[rusty dowell]

Just an update I went with the regal.
Can’t wait to put it in on Tuesday

 

[CasperOe]

Just an update I went with the regal.
Can’t wait to put it in on Tuesday

Good man! Share some pictures and your opinion once it's up and running! I have a regal 150 and it's a workhorse!!

 

[bobnicaragua]

I’ve had the regal 150 for going on 4 years. It’s by far the best skimmer I’ve ever had.

I’ve run Bubble Magus in the past, but can’t tell you which model.

 

[rusty dowell]

Thank you for advice

 

[jda]

If you have the room, run two skimmers. That is the best upgrade that I have ever done.

 

[bobnicaragua]

If you have the room, run two skimmers. That is the best upgrade that I have ever done.

JDA, please elaborate on 2 skimmers vs 1.

 

[jda]

Run your old one with your new one. They will both pull skim.

When Bubble King came out years ago with the Red Dragon NW pumps, there was little doubt that they were better than most skimmers on the market... at 10x the price. Few could afford these, but if you ran a pair of run-of-the-mill good skimmers, like ASM, EuroReef or the early Reef Ocotpus with the Sicce pumps (better than the current ones), then you could outperform a Red Dragon skimmer still at less cost.

I run at least 3 skimmers on all of my tanks. Have an old EuroReef 12-2, LifeReef, Tunze and some Octo body with a Tunze Hydrofoamer pump on my reef. On one of my FOWLR I have a LifeReef, Tunze and RO with a Sicces PSK. They all pull a lot of gunk.

Even if they just pull the same amount, which is not likely, they gas exchange is double.

 

[JC1977]

Run your old one with your new one. They will both pull skim.

When Bubble King came out years ago with the Red Dragon NW pumps, there was little doubt that they were better than most skimmers on the market... at 10x the price. Few could afford these, but if you ran a pair of run-of-the-mill good skimmers, like ASM, EuroReef or the early Reef Ocotpus with the Sicce pumps (better than the current ones), then you could outperform a Red Dragon skimmer still at less cost.

I run at least 3 skimmers on all of my tanks. Have an old EuroReef 12-2, LifeReef, Tunze and some Octo body with a Tunze Hydrofoamer pump on my reef. On one of my FOWLR I have a LifeReef, Tunze and RO with a Sicces PSK. They all pull a lot of gunk.

Even if they just pull the same amount, which is not likely, they gas exchange is double.

I’m taking this approach on my new build running 2x 27” Lifereef skimmers. Hoping to get results that you’ve had!