Bubble Magnus skimmer

alex gonzales · 04/27/2011, 06:54 PM

Anyone have any input on a bubble magnus skimmer, are they any good? I'm thinking of putting one on my nano tank.

saltydogg21 · 04/27/2011, 07:34 PM

I have one, do a search you will find very positive reviews... I think personally best bang for the buck skimmer out there..

alex gonzales · 04/27/2011, 08:54 PM

Thanks!

roden · 04/27/2011, 10:40 PM

I was debating between a SWC 160 and Bubble Magnus NAC7 for my 100 gallon reef tank. I ended up with the BM-NAC7 because of reviews and price. I've had it for about 6 months and very impressed with performance and maintenance is a breeze. I would highly recommend

THEDLO · 04/27/2011, 11:23 PM

Im in the process of joining the BM club! Just purchased a NAC9, not to many people have this skimmer, but like said above they're the best bang for your buck. BM has the nac 9 rated for tanks that are anywhere from 400-530 and its sells for just 400. you cant beat that... even if its realistic numbers are lower like 300-400, thats still an awesome price! and its sizes its perfect! no need to wonder whether it will be too be to fit under my stand or how im going to plumb around it. im excited...can you tell? lol

saltydogg21 · 04/28/2011, 06:03 PM

From what I have heard is BM skimmers are very true to there ratings? Meaning gallons..

Phishguy · 04/28/2011, 06:20 PM

I have the nac7 on my 120g and I am very happy with it. it is silent and does the job nicely. I am seriously considering the nac9 for my 210g.. The only thing that concerns me a bit is their air intake numbers are lower than some of the competitors. Seems to me when making bubbles, more air is better.

THEDLO · 04/28/2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishguy

I have the nac7 on my 120g and I am very happy with it. it is silent and does the job nicely. I am seriously considering the nac9 for my 210g.. The only thing that concerns me a bit is their air intake numbers are lower than some of the competitors. Seems to me when making bubbles, more air is better.

good point but i think the air intake is proportional to the pumps GPH. i cant wait to get this thing

its going on my 120 till the 180 im working on is ready. reason i chose it was that it was the perfect size for my current sump, a 45 long, so i could only work with skimmers that have a foot print that fits in a 12x24" space and the nac 9 fit the bill perfectly

Phishguy · 04/29/2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by THEDLO

good point but i think the air intake is proportional to the pumps GPH. i cant wait to get this thing

its going on my 120 till the 180 im working on is ready. reason i chose it was that it was the perfect size for my current sump, a 45 long, so i could only work with skimmers that have a foot print that fits in a 12x24" space and the nac 9 fit the bill perfectly

Where did you find the nac9? I've looked atthe bm website many times and there are a few I'd be interested in but it seems that they're not all available everywhere. Their hero line looks nice too. Uses aquabee pumps and there are a few that use eheim. Much higher air intake rating. Don't know how much it matters but it seems like a good way to compare skimmers which is not an easy thing to do given all the variables

THEDLO · 04/29/2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishguy

Where did you find the nac9? I've looked atthe bm website many times and there are a few I'd be interested in but it seems that they're not all available everywhere. Their hero line looks nice too. Uses aquabee pumps and there are a few that use eheim. Much higher air intake rating. Don't know how much it matters but it seems like a good way to compare skimmers which is not an easy thing to do given all the variables

SoCal topical fish outlet is where i ordered from. I really like BMs because they're reasonably priced, and like i said above; even if you lower the rating by 100g its still a great price, and from those who have owned one ive only heard good things.

it comes wednesday!

allsps40 · 06/11/2011, 03:37 PM

I am joining the BM club. I just ordered a BM-NAC7 cone for my tank. How is everyone liking theirs??

THEDLO · 06/11/2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by allsps40

I am joining the BM club. I just ordered a SC-150 cone for my tank. Anyone know what pumps these use?? Anyone have any input on the SC-150?

The BM website has all the specs for each Skimmer.

allsps40 · 06/11/2011, 04:15 PM

Yeah I found it I guess mine is a NAC-7 direct from the factory so It has not names on it and was sold as a SC-150 but it is a BM NAC-7 for sure. I can wait to get it, should blow away my old SWC NW110.

r-balljunkie · 06/11/2011, 05:51 PM

ive owned 2, the bm150 and the cs-180, both using the aquabee. aside from some odd models(bm200 w. eheims i believe), most run the atman pumps, which seem to finicky AFTER you tank em apart. i think most of the headaches come from reassembly not being done. from my experience, very reliable with no failures for the years of service.

GL

C

allsps40 · 06/11/2011, 06:03 PM

Yeah this one has an Atman pump. I am really excited to get this skimmer. I got a killer deal on it! Retail is $230 I paid $95 shipped new in box.

wegotcrabs · 09/16/2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by allsps40

Yeah this one has an Atman pump. I am really excited to get this skimmer. I got a killer deal on it! Retail is $230 I paid $95 shipped new in box.

Where did u get that deal?

Voxboy · 10/23/2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wegotcrabs

Where did u get that deal?

I'd like to know that as well.

cassell19 · 10/23/2011, 07:01 PM

I have a BM 3.5 for my 65g and love it. Simple, efficient and the price was outstanding from BRS.

04/27/2011, 06:54 PM	#1
alex gonzales Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ca. Posts: 410	Bubble Magnus skimmer Anyone have any input on a bubble magnus skimmer, are they any good? I'm thinking of putting one on my nano tank.

04/27/2011, 07:34 PM	#2
saltydogg21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 110	I have one, do a search you will find very positive reviews... I think personally best bang for the buck skimmer out there.. __________________ 125 gallon with built in overflows that consist of about 140 lbs of live sand & 100+ lbs of live rock, Bubble Magus NAC7, Eheim 1262 for sump, 2 200 watt heaters. Wetdry use as sump removed Bioballs.

04/27/2011, 11:23 PM	#5
THEDLO Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 879	Im in the process of joining the BM club! Just purchased a NAC9, not to many people have this skimmer, but like said above they're the best bang for your buck. BM has the nac 9 rated for tanks that are anywhere from 400-530 and its sells for just 400. you cant beat that... even if its realistic numbers are lower like 300-400, thats still an awesome price! and its sizes its perfect! no need to wonder whether it will be too be to fit under my stand or how im going to plumb around it. im excited...can you tell? lol __________________ NY Reef Club Member "reefing is like religion, everyone has their opinion and way of practicing it, and because they feel that their way is the right way they insist on force their beliefs and practices on others." - Me Current Tank Info: 120g mixed reef.

04/28/2011, 06:03 PM	#6
saltydogg21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 110	From what I have heard is BM skimmers are very true to there ratings? Meaning gallons.. __________________ 125 gallon with built in overflows that consist of about 140 lbs of live sand & 100+ lbs of live rock, Bubble Magus NAC7, Eheim 1262 for sump, 2 200 watt heaters. Wetdry use as sump removed Bioballs.

06/11/2011, 03:37 PM	#11
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	I am joining the BM club. I just ordered a BM-NAC7 cone for my tank. How is everyone liking theirs?? __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently Last edited by allsps40; 06/11/2011 at 04:01 PM.

04/27/2011, 08:54 PM	#3
alex gonzales Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ca. Posts: 410	Thanks!

04/27/2011, 10:40 PM	#4
roden Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	I was debating between a SWC 160 and Bubble Magnus NAC7 for my 100 gallon reef tank. I ended up with the BM-NAC7 because of reviews and price. I've had it for about 6 months and very impressed with performance and maintenance is a breeze. I would highly recommend

04/28/2011, 06:20 PM	#7
Phishguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: springfield, ma Posts: 660	I have the nac7 on my 120g and I am very happy with it. it is silent and does the job nicely. I am seriously considering the nac9 for my 210g.. The only thing that concerns me a bit is their air intake numbers are lower than some of the competitors. Seems to me when making bubbles, more air is better.

06/11/2011, 04:15 PM	#13
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	Yeah I found it I guess mine is a NAC-7 direct from the factory so It has not names on it and was sold as a SC-150 but it is a BM NAC-7 for sure. I can wait to get it, should blow away my old SWC NW110. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/11/2011, 05:51 PM	#14
r-balljunkie Registered Reefer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,059	ive owned 2, the bm150 and the cs-180, both using the aquabee. aside from some odd models(bm200 w. eheims i believe), most run the atman pumps, which seem to finicky AFTER you tank em apart. i think most of the headaches come from reassembly not being done. from my experience, very reliable with no failures for the years of service. GL C

06/11/2011, 06:03 PM	#15
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	Yeah this one has an Atman pump. I am really excited to get this skimmer. I got a killer deal on it! Retail is $230 I paid $95 shipped new in box. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

10/23/2011, 07:01 PM	#18
cassell19 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 51	I have a BM 3.5 for my 65g and love it. Simple, efficient and the price was outstanding from BRS.

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