Possible FS Bubble Magus CS5.5 Protein skimmer

IrishTang · 10/29/2014, 10:20 AM

Thinking of upgrading my skimmer already. Want to get a feel for any interest.I have only had this BM CS5.5 for about 1-1.5 MONTHS. Unit has worked really well so far pulled stinky skimmate just a week after setting up. I just feel I will need a larger rated skimmer as I am already pushing my bio load limits and still want to add one or two more fish. Goes for $170-$200 online, I would like to get $150 for it. I also have a couple of skimmer bodies I could throw in the deal. I will add pics later. Here is the link for specs.

http://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Magus-I...s=bubble+magus

Thanks,
Sean

tony727 · 10/29/2014, 12:00 PM

How big is your tank?
I have a vertex skimmer and it is quite stable

I found that my EuroReef was able to pull out thicker/ almost solid skimmate..quite disgusting really lol.

IrishTang · 10/29/2014, 12:39 PM

90 gallons. I know it's gross but I love seeing it coming out of my water!

tony727 · 10/29/2014, 01:18 PM

I also have a 90

I'm currently using the Vertex Omega 150
Have you looked into any skimmers yet? For a 90 I think you should get a skimmer with a body thats at least 6 inches diameter. I would assume the Bubble Magus is 5.5 inches lol.

Was your cup filling up too fast or what? Also if you're looking for a good skimmer for your size tank it would probably be $300+
The bigger Bubble Magus might work too its a lot cheaper than the other ones since I last checked!

IrishTang · 10/29/2014, 04:03 PM

I haven't had any issues with the skimmer just think it is a little under rated? I found a deal online for the BM nac 6 so i thought i could just trade up. My other issue (actually main issue) is sump size my cabinet currently only uses one side for filtration so it's about 24 inches wide. I can barely fit the 5.5 in there now. The 6 actually seems to have a smaller footprint.

tony727 · 10/29/2014, 04:31 PM

If you really feel like its underpowered then get the 6, but I'm sure the 5.5 is enough..

janes_mw · 10/29/2014, 04:49 PM

Aquamaxx Cones 2 or JNS SK2....... if you can find. They are super popular for a reason

IrishTang · 10/29/2014, 08:31 PM

I'm really just looking at what is rated for i think 90-135 gallons. Then of course you read that you can pretty much cut that rating in half. Like i said it has skimmed like a champ,the bubbles produced in the reaction chamber are almost exciting to watch. If you think that's adequate Tony ill probably stick with it. Thanks for your input guys.

tony727 · 10/30/2014, 03:58 PM

With a 5.5 inch body its good enough, but if you can find one that has a 6 inch body and can fit in your sump it'll be better. I think I've seen some nice low profile skimmers, I'll look again and get you links

James I really wanted the AquaMaxx skimmers as well, but I couldn't get one :P
Also they'll probably be too big for IrishTang's sump..

tony727 · 10/30/2014, 04:37 PM

Here are some that might work for you

Skimz Monzter SM161
Reef Octopus Classic 160 or XS-160
Vertex Omega 180i
AquaMaxx ConeS-1

Or you just keep yours..If you can get a bigger skimmer in I would go with the AquaMaxx ConeS-2.

IrishTang · 10/31/2014, 08:26 AM

Great I'll take a look.

10/29/2014, 10:20 AM	#1
IrishTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 553	Possible FS Bubble Magus CS5.5 Protein skimmer Thinking of upgrading my skimmer already. Want to get a feel for any interest.I have only had this BM CS5.5 for about 1-1.5 MONTHS. Unit has worked really well so far pulled stinky skimmate just a week after setting up. I just feel I will need a larger rated skimmer as I am already pushing my bio load limits and still want to add one or two more fish. Goes for $170-$200 online, I would like to get $150 for it. I also have a couple of skimmer bodies I could throw in the deal. I will add pics later. Here is the link for specs. http://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Magus-I...s=bubble+magus Thanks, Sean

10/29/2014, 04:49 PM	#7
janes_mw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,526	Aquamaxx Cones 2 or JNS SK2....... if you can find. They are super popular for a reason __________________ 300G 96x24x30, BK250 Skimmer with Avast Swabbie, LED/T5, Geo CaRx with Masterflex effluent cntl, Zeovite User - Avast Marine Tumbler, Archon control, Vortech MP60,Tunze 6125, & Jebao RW20 making waves

10/29/2014, 12:00 PM	#2
tony727 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Pete Posts: 451	How big is your tank? I have a vertex skimmer and it is quite stable I found that my EuroReef was able to pull out thicker/ almost solid skimmate..quite disgusting really lol.

10/29/2014, 12:39 PM	#3
IrishTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 553	90 gallons. I know it's gross but I love seeing it coming out of my water!

10/29/2014, 01:18 PM	#4
tony727 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Pete Posts: 451	I also have a 90 I'm currently using the Vertex Omega 150 Have you looked into any skimmers yet? For a 90 I think you should get a skimmer with a body thats at least 6 inches diameter. I would assume the Bubble Magus is 5.5 inches lol. Was your cup filling up too fast or what? Also if you're looking for a good skimmer for your size tank it would probably be $300+ The bigger Bubble Magus might work too its a lot cheaper than the other ones since I last checked!

10/29/2014, 04:03 PM	#5
IrishTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 553	I haven't had any issues with the skimmer just think it is a little under rated? I found a deal online for the BM nac 6 so i thought i could just trade up. My other issue (actually main issue) is sump size my cabinet currently only uses one side for filtration so it's about 24 inches wide. I can barely fit the 5.5 in there now. The 6 actually seems to have a smaller footprint.

10/29/2014, 04:31 PM	#6
tony727 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Pete Posts: 451	If you really feel like its underpowered then get the 6, but I'm sure the 5.5 is enough..

10/29/2014, 08:31 PM	#8
IrishTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 553	I'm really just looking at what is rated for i think 90-135 gallons. Then of course you read that you can pretty much cut that rating in half. Like i said it has skimmed like a champ,the bubbles produced in the reaction chamber are almost exciting to watch. If you think that's adequate Tony ill probably stick with it. Thanks for your input guys.

10/30/2014, 03:58 PM	#9
tony727 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Pete Posts: 451	With a 5.5 inch body its good enough, but if you can find one that has a 6 inch body and can fit in your sump it'll be better. I think I've seen some nice low profile skimmers, I'll look again and get you links James I really wanted the AquaMaxx skimmers as well, but I couldn't get one :P Also they'll probably be too big for IrishTang's sump..

10/30/2014, 04:37 PM	#10
tony727 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Pete Posts: 451	Here are some that might work for you Skimz Monzter SM161 Reef Octopus Classic 160 or XS-160 Vertex Omega 180i AquaMaxx ConeS-1 Or you just keep yours..If you can get a bigger skimmer in I would go with the AquaMaxx ConeS-2.

10/31/2014, 08:26 AM	#11
IrishTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 553	Great I'll take a look.