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Unread 06/18/2018, 08:39 PM   #1
gaby_scan
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changing skimmer, opinions welcome

hello there everyone, I've bought a 75g tank couple weeks ago and I'm waiting to move to my new apartment to start putting everything together, on the meantime I've been changing things here and there, and the protein skimmer is one of those, does anyone has any experience with the bubble magus or the sca skimmers? i was looking at either bm curve 5 or 7 and the sca 302...also looking at other possibilities. budget is like 250$. thanks for any input.


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Unread 06/18/2018, 09:32 PM   #2
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For legit to add, was also looking at the simplicity 240, looks like a nice skimmer.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 06:17 AM   #3
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I am VERY happy with my bubble magus curve 5... Fantastic skimmer for the price..
I'm using it on an 80G tank..
I set it to fill the cup about every 2 weeks or so now..
I really try not to "over skim" as the tank seems to do better when I'm not pulling out too much.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 06:47 AM   #4
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Do you think the curve 5 is big enough? I plan on stocking the tank medium to heavy(within reasonable tank size of course)


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Unread 06/19/2018, 09:02 AM   #5
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If I was one that felt skimmers are very beneficial and I was planning on a heavily stocked mostly fish tank I might go with the curve 7... But I think that overskimming in a tank with corals is not really a good thing and would say the 5 is totally fine for that..


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Unread 06/19/2018, 10:03 AM   #6
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A very valid point to consider, thank you for your input.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 10:15 AM   #7
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Same here. Got Curve 5 on my 75 gallon tank. This thing runs great, quiet and appropriately priced.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 10:27 AM   #8
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what is your old skimmer?
if it works, there's probably no need to get a new one other than because you want a new one, which is a perfectly valid reason.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 10:28 AM   #9
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It's a classic reef octopus 110


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Unread 06/19/2018, 10:54 AM   #10
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I am very happy with my Simplicity. Built well, powerful, and did not break the bank.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 11:29 AM   #11
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someone just posted a used simplicity 120 for sale for $115 shipped obo.


http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2678645


op probably has too few posts to see the listing.


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Unread 06/19/2018, 03:17 PM   #12
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someone just posted a used simplicity 120 for sale for $115 shipped obo.


http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2678645


op probably has too few posts to see the listing.

yep, doesn't let me see it


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Unread 06/21/2018, 07:32 AM   #13
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I use the Simplicity 240. Love it.


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Unread 06/21/2018, 05:15 PM   #14
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Quote:
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For legit to add, was also looking at the simplicity 240, looks like a nice skimmer.
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I am very happy with my Simplicity. Built well, powerful, and did not break the bank.
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I use the Simplicity 240. Love it.
Simplicity 240 here.... Mine has only been online 7 months, but I am happy with it. Well built, good price, easy to tune, and does a nice job.


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Unread 06/21/2018, 06:56 PM   #15
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Aquamaxx!


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Unread 06/21/2018, 07:33 PM   #16
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IMO, the skimmer pump is a heart of the skimmer. I will choose the best skimmer pump first then I pick the skimmer body second.
I love Bubble Blaster pump, it make for skimmer.


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Unread 06/21/2018, 09:08 PM   #17
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Thanks for the input, I'm really leaning towards the simplicity, really haven't seen a bad review on it and it's at a good price too.


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Unread 10/17/2018, 02:09 PM   #18
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Here to help if anyone has any questions! Thank you for the kind words for those of you who chimed in about your Simplicity experience!


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Unread 10/18/2018, 12:43 PM   #19
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I have a reef octupus 1000 for my 75 and no issues at all so far


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