bubble magnus skimmers? - Page 2

skimmy · 08/10/2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by zach jay
any reasons why?

because the octo 110 isnt pulling 500lph of air, and there's no mesh wheel(easy enough to change though) so the bubbles are going to be smaller in the NAC6, plus the NAC6 has a larger neck for better control, and a nicer outlet and muffler.
and i've never sen a octo 110 pull as much dark nasty stuff out of a tank like the NAC6.

cveverly · 08/10/2009, 03:49 PM

I agree the NAC6 does a surprisingly good job. Its biggest problem is it likes 10" of water in the sump. It is a little turbulent in the reaction chamber but it does not seem to hurt the performance. They also come with a spare mesh wheel impeller so you always have a spare ready when the mesh wears out.

gkimble · 09/03/2009, 10:28 AM

NAC6 big enough for 75 gallon heavy load?

Bzar · 09/03/2009, 11:31 AM

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I've been running a NAC-6 on my 125

I see NAC6 is rated for 90-150 gal tanks, yet everyone suggests them for smaller tanks. So what's the reality here? Would the NAC6 work for the original posters 110g when he upgrades? Is the Atman pump for the NAC6 ok?

pIankton · 09/15/2009, 11:33 AM

Depending on what you want to keep - coral / invert wise I would say their rating is fairly accurate. Mine's on a 125 softie / LPS dominate tank and it consistently pulls dark skimmate. I haven't had a single problem with the Atman. I took the entire skimmer apart for it's first major cleaning as well as the pump. I would say it came apart and went back together easier than it was to set it up and since the neck is so wide you can literally scrub every surface of the skimmer body. It works even better now than it did originally.

gary504504 · 09/15/2009, 11:52 AM

if you want to see the performance on the bubble magnus you can go to youtube i found alot of videos on youtube of people with bubble magnus skimmers showing there performance and telling you the pros and cons,hope this helps

cobbobby · 09/15/2009, 12:46 PM

For a sps tank realistically i'd say around 75g max. The atman pump is just a via aqua pump. You can get replacement motorblocks for around 20bux.

09/15/2009, 11:52 AM	#31
gary504504 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: metairie, louisiana Posts: 206	if you want to see the performance on the bubble magnus you can go to youtube i found alot of videos on youtube of people with bubble magnus skimmers showing there performance and telling you the pros and cons,hope this helps __________________ life is a fish tank,so swim and enjoy Current Tank Info: 130 gal sps tank

08/10/2009, 03:49 PM	#27
cveverly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port Clinton, Oh Posts: 1,470	I agree the NAC6 does a surprisingly good job. Its biggest problem is it likes 10" of water in the sump. It is a little turbulent in the reaction chamber but it does not seem to hurt the performance. They also come with a spare mesh wheel impeller so you always have a spare ready when the mesh wears out.

09/03/2009, 10:28 AM	#28
gkimble Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 751	NAC6 big enough for 75 gallon heavy load?

09/15/2009, 11:33 AM	#30
pIankton Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 556	Depending on what you want to keep - coral / invert wise I would say their rating is fairly accurate. Mine's on a 125 softie / LPS dominate tank and it consistently pulls dark skimmate. I haven't had a single problem with the Atman. I took the entire skimmer apart for it's first major cleaning as well as the pump. I would say it came apart and went back together easier than it was to set it up and since the neck is so wide you can literally scrub every surface of the skimmer body. It works even better now than it did originally.

09/15/2009, 12:46 PM	#32
cobbobby Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At a Tea Party Posts: 393	For a sps tank realistically i'd say around 75g max. The atman pump is just a via aqua pump. You can get replacement motorblocks for around 20bux.