bubble magnus NAC 9

DrBegalke · 10/31/2011, 04:31 PM

Bought a new BM NAC 9 to try on my 125g reef...
working great so far, this is the skimmate after only 2 days:

Chris Lakies · 10/31/2011, 06:15 PM

No pic.

DrBegalke · 10/31/2011, 10:47 PM

jdm1114 · 12/27/2011, 06:14 PM

Nice looking skimmate, I just ordered one and I'm expecting it this weekend. My tank is 90 gallon display and 100 gallon system. Do you think its overkill? I ordered the NAC9 because I plan to upgrade in the future, and I know bigger is better with skimmers. How high is ur water level in ur sump?

DrBegalke · 12/27/2011, 08:23 PM

I don't think its overkill, but then again I probably overstock and I feed a lot.
My water level is 11.5 inches.

jdm1114 · 12/28/2011, 09:18 AM

Ok... I read a lot of people saying the Skimmer is real noisy. What's your experience with noise from the Skimmer? Or is urs in wall or in a fish room where noise isn't an issue?

sandhog · 12/28/2011, 10:20 AM

I had the nac 7 I got rid of it because of the noise.

SkullV · 12/28/2011, 11:19 AM

I have had an NAC6 and now an NAC8. Also installed a couple NAC3.5 for people. All silent. The nac8 does need a air silencer but the pump is silent.

DrBegalke · 12/28/2011, 12:02 PM

I have heard people say its noisy, but mine is pretty much silent.
I have to open the cabinet/stand doors to even tell it is on, and then its mostly the bubbles I hear.

SkullV · 12/28/2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrBegalke

I have heard people say its noisy, but mine is pretty much silent.
I have to open the cabinet/stand doors to even tell it is on, and then its mostly the bubbles I hear.

A lot of the older models that used the mesh hybrid impeller had balance issues with the impellers making them noisy. Once these people switched to the needlwheel impellers the pumps were silent again.

rrasco · 12/28/2011, 03:17 PM

Hmm...trying to decide between the NAC9, CS-2, or the RO 8. Quiet is definitely a factor for me. The Marineland I have on my 29 is LOUD!

SkullV · 12/28/2011, 03:19 PM

The NAC9 and CS-2 are pretty much the same skimmer with a different pump. Mojo likes the CS-2.

jdm1114 · 12/29/2011, 07:24 AM

Good to hear I'm glad I made the purchase, I will let you guys know how my NAC9 is when it comes in this weekend.

Ninjapotamus · 12/29/2011, 10:46 AM

I have a nac 9 and a nac 7.

The nac 9 is an awesome skimmer. You can spend a lot more and get less performance. You will love this skimmer!

Nac 7 is decent stock.... give it a modified impeller and its also amazing.

DrBegalke · 12/29/2011, 06:03 PM

I agree, don't think you can beat the NAC 9 for performance/price ratio.

SkullV · 12/29/2011, 06:38 PM

Just a little pet peeve of mine for the OP...it's Magus not MagNus.

DrBegalke · 12/29/2011, 11:35 PM

Indeed, it is magus. Not the Latin word magnus.

jdm1114 · 12/30/2011, 11:55 PM

This skimmer is a boss! I have it installed in my 100 gallon system now. I will post pictures when it starts producing. I have it at level 3 now to break it in, should I turn it down more? My tank has only been running for a wk with 10 lbs live rock and 50 lbs dry rock from bulk reef supply. I will add 15 more pounds of live rock in two weeks from my established reef. Am I skimming too early?

SkullV · 12/31/2011, 12:01 AM

What water level do you have it sitting in? Mine is fully broken in and I have it around 4

jdm1114 · 12/31/2011, 10:46 AM

My water level is 10 inches.

Another question, does everyones pump for their NAC9 say 125 watts? I thought it was supposed to be less then that.

DrBegalke · 12/31/2011, 02:05 PM

My water level in the sump is 11.5", and I have the adjustment on the outflow pipe set to one.

Mj75 · 12/31/2011, 02:26 PM

Hi there. How do you like the skimmer so far? Any re-start problems? ATMan or aquabee pump?

DrBegalke · 12/31/2011, 02:43 PM

I really like mine, it has the Atman 4000. No restart problems.

SkullV · 12/31/2011, 02:55 PM

There are no restart problems with the Atmann pumps as long as you are using a needlewheel and not a Mesh Hybrid impeller.

jdm1114 · 12/31/2011, 03:07 PM

No restart problems for me

10/31/2011, 04:31 PM	#1
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	bubble magnus NAC 9 Bought a new BM NAC 9 to try on my 125g reef... working great so far, this is the skimmate after only 2 days: __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

10/31/2011, 06:15 PM	#2
Chris Lakies Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Blanc Michigan Posts: 1,446	No pic. __________________ CL Current Tank Info: 50 breeder, 2 x XR15w pro (G4), 1 x MP40wQD, Apex JR, Ehiem-Jager 200 watt heater, Jabao DC6000 return, Reef Octo 150 elite SSS skimmer

10/31/2011, 10:47 PM	#3
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	__________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

12/27/2011, 06:14 PM	#4
jdm1114 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Valley, PA Posts: 415	nac9 Nice looking skimmate, I just ordered one and I'm expecting it this weekend. My tank is 90 gallon display and 100 gallon system. Do you think its overkill? I ordered the NAC9 because I plan to upgrade in the future, and I know bigger is better with skimmers. How high is ur water level in ur sump?

12/27/2011, 08:23 PM	#5
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	I don't think its overkill, but then again I probably overstock and I feed a lot. My water level is 11.5 inches. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

12/28/2011, 09:18 AM	#6
jdm1114 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Valley, PA Posts: 415	nac9 Ok... I read a lot of people saying the Skimmer is real noisy. What's your experience with noise from the Skimmer? Or is urs in wall or in a fish room where noise isn't an issue?

12/28/2011, 10:20 AM	#7
sandhog Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 94	I had the nac 7 I got rid of it because of the noise.

12/28/2011, 11:19 AM	#8
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	I have had an NAC6 and now an NAC8. Also installed a couple NAC3.5 for people. All silent. The nac8 does need a air silencer but the pump is silent. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

12/28/2011, 12:02 PM	#9
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	I have heard people say its noisy, but mine is pretty much silent. I have to open the cabinet/stand doors to even tell it is on, and then its mostly the bubbles I hear. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey Last edited by DrBegalke; 12/28/2011 at 12:08 PM.

12/28/2011, 03:17 PM	#11
rrasco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,159	Hmm...trying to decide between the NAC9, CS-2, or the RO 8. Quiet is definitely a factor for me. The Marineland I have on my 29 is LOUD! __________________ -You had me at PWM

12/28/2011, 03:19 PM	#12
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	The NAC9 and CS-2 are pretty much the same skimmer with a different pump. Mojo likes the CS-2. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

12/29/2011, 07:24 AM	#13
jdm1114 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Valley, PA Posts: 415	Nac 9 Good to hear I'm glad I made the purchase, I will let you guys know how my NAC9 is when it comes in this weekend.

12/29/2011, 10:46 AM	#14
Ninjapotamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose Posts: 246	I have a nac 9 and a nac 7. The nac 9 is an awesome skimmer. You can spend a lot more and get less performance. You will love this skimmer! Nac 7 is decent stock.... give it a modified impeller and its also amazing.

12/29/2011, 06:03 PM	#15
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	I agree, don't think you can beat the NAC 9 for performance/price ratio. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

12/29/2011, 06:38 PM	#16
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Just a little pet peeve of mine for the OP...it's Magus not MagNus. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

12/29/2011, 11:35 PM	#17
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	Indeed, it is magus. Not the Latin word magnus. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

12/30/2011, 11:55 PM	#18
jdm1114 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Valley, PA Posts: 415	This skimmer is a boss! I have it installed in my 100 gallon system now. I will post pictures when it starts producing. I have it at level 3 now to break it in, should I turn it down more? My tank has only been running for a wk with 10 lbs live rock and 50 lbs dry rock from bulk reef supply. I will add 15 more pounds of live rock in two weeks from my established reef. Am I skimming too early?

12/31/2011, 12:01 AM	#19
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	What water level do you have it sitting in? Mine is fully broken in and I have it around 4 __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

12/31/2011, 10:46 AM	#20
jdm1114 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Valley, PA Posts: 415	Nac9 My water level is 10 inches. Another question, does everyones pump for their NAC9 say 125 watts? I thought it was supposed to be less then that.

12/31/2011, 02:05 PM	#21
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	My water level in the sump is 11.5", and I have the adjustment on the outflow pipe set to one. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

12/31/2011, 02:26 PM	#22
Mj75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 75	Hi there. How do you like the skimmer so far? Any re-start problems? ATMan or aquabee pump?

12/31/2011, 02:43 PM	#23
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	I really like mine, it has the Atman 4000. No restart problems. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

12/31/2011, 02:55 PM	#24
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	There are no restart problems with the Atmann pumps as long as you are using a needlewheel and not a Mesh Hybrid impeller. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

12/31/2011, 03:07 PM	#25
jdm1114 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Valley, PA Posts: 415	No restart problems for me

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