Skimmer Reviews

[Sicklid]

Hello Reefers,
Im about to upgrade my current skimmer witch is a Aquaready HOB 1.5,
My tank volume is approximately 80 gals including the sump volume
My bio load is heavy with many fish that eat 4 times a day pellets and some frozen food once a day as well.
Currently my phosphate levels are around 0.018 ppm, nitrates around 25 ppm,
Im looking to buy the Bubble Magus Curve 5 Elite Protein Skimmer

Does any one have a recommendation for good protein skimmer?
Thanks reefers


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[Tommy Ngo]

That’s an excellent choice, because that come with a reliable Sicce pump. It’s very quiet and for the price you can’t beat it.

 

[joseserrano]

Agree with above. Aquamaxx, thnze, and reef octo are also good alternatives

 

[drexel]

A quality skimmer should have a reliable pump, easy to disassemble and doesn't have a lot of moving parts. I'm a huge Deltec fan, but think Tunze and Reef Octo are great skimmers.

 

[Sicklid]

Thanks for your opinions guys, I was watching some videos about the Reef Octopus Essence s-130, price is higher than the Bubble Magus Curve 5 Elite Protein Skimmer but I like that I can operate it between 7-8 inches of water on my sump
Which one should I buy guys?
Thanks again

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[wishntoboutside]

You can not go wrong with the reef octo line of skimmers they just work as are easy to dial in.

 

[Jimbo327]

I run a RO. It's great.

 

[andre]

I can vouch for the Reef Octo Classic. Great skimmer and easy to dial in. Its also pretty simple to make a skimmer stand out of eggcrate if you need to.

 

[DanK.Reefer]

I have a RO130 essence on 1 tank and it works well. I have a BM curve 3 on another tank and it also works well. The BM took a little longer to dial in but it cranks out very well. The Reef Octo I think is easier to dial in.

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[DanK.Reefer]

Also its a bit of a drive but here is a listing of some BM skimmers for cheap that you could probably ship for like $20. Check with @fity2pounder

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[Dooly]

I have a used curve 7 elite for $120 in la mirada

 

[OldReefGuy]

Take a look here also:
https://store.coralvue.com/outlet-shop-by-product/outlet-protein-skimmers