Bubble Magus Skimmers?

[dailydriven911]

Just ordered this skimmer for my 40b but was wondering what the skimmer gurus thought about it? From what I've been reading on RC it's getting good reviews especially for the price. This is the version 2, I guess the v1 model had some pump problems.

Here is the one I ordered for $150 shipped. Should be here next week.

http://www.nuocean.com/skimmers/bubble-magus-bm100-115v-60hz.html

 

[dailydriven911]

Skimmy? Luke?:lol:

 

[Saltyfish]

I seriously want to order one of these too. For the price I dont think you can go wrong!

 

[Skimmy]

im not liking that atmann 2500 pump much, but, it's 450 lph of air for $130, so a decent amount of power for a 40g for sure...it's just real cheesy chinese construction... but your tank should do real well with that skimmer.

 

[Saltyfish]

im not liking that atmann 2500 pump much, but, it's 450 lph of air for $130, so a decent amount of power for a 40g for sure...it's just real cheesy chinese construction... but your tank should do real well with that skimmer.

What would you recommend for a 90 gallon tank? Right now it is very light but my plan is med to heavy in the next 6 months. I dont want to be limited by my skimmer.

 

[BCT182]

Msx! Msx! Msx! Msx160!

what would you recommend for a 90 gallon tank? Right now it is very light but my plan is med to heavy in the next 6 months. I dont want to be limited by my skimmer.

 

[Myteemouse]

Yep yep yep yep Bret is right. the 160 would skimm the heck out of your 90
No mods needed. ready out of the box!!

 

[dailydriven911]

I was going to go with the 160 as well but It was def too much for my 40b

 

[roscoe]

I was going to go with the 160 as well but It was def too much for my 40b

Never too much skimming. That just means you don't have to do water changes as often. JMO
You know I have a cheapo Bak Pak on my 40 that is why I do 10g water change a week. If I had lets say the MSX160 i would probally do 10g a water change once a month.

 

[Skimmy]

fwiw, that is the skimmer i suggested to him in pm as well,
and imo, not too big for 40g either...

 

[BCT182]

Looks like im the new skimmerwhisperer

fwiw, that is the skimmer i suggested to him in pm as well,
and imo, not too big for 40g either...

 

[dailydriven911]

I agree never too much skimming but I'm saving over $100 that I can put toward something else. I'll post my results once I get the skimmer up and running.

 

[BCT182]

fo sho, ive been interested in the bubble magnus too, I'd like to see one in person

 

[Skimmy]

the bubble magus will clean that 40g good, dont worry...
im curious what kind of warranty it comes with, lmk when u get it...

 

[dailydriven911]

According to the website a 1 yr warranty comes with all skimmers. Also I hear the service is Awesome!

 

[Skimmy]

well then i'd say it was a good choice for 40g...

u done gud

 

[dailydriven911]

I'm hoping so Chris at Nuocean sent it out the same day and replied to my emails quickly as well. Should be here this Friday!

 

[luke33]

Nuocean is good people, they will do you right. They have good cs and great prices. The bm skimmers are built very sturdy. They are designed well too. The models with the atman (via aqua 2600) are one's i'd not suggest just because i've worked with those pump's in the past and they are junk. But if it dies you can order one off ebay for 15-20bux. They are right there next to resun, king and OTP pump's reliability wise. But if you can get a years worth out of it, u done good!

 

[dailydriven911]

Thanks Luke and Skimmy for all your help! Can the pump be upgraded possibly?

 

[luke33]

I'm sure it can be upgraded, but why spend money on something that ain't broke. : ) Just run it stock until something happens. Hopefully it works flawlessly.