Bubble Magus NAC 3.5 vs C3.5. Which to choose ?

drew930 · 11/12/2013, 09:32 AM

Which is a better skimmer ? Almost same dimensions , both 8w, 200 l/h air intake. Only difference I can tell is the pump. The C3.5 has the rock sp1000 pump and the NAC has the Atman ph1100.

From the little amount I could find searching, the Rock is a little more quiet ?

YoungREEFA · 11/12/2013, 10:40 AM

I believe the rocks are more available now than the atmans. Both are Chinese and essentially the same pump

moondoggy4 · 11/12/2013, 11:14 AM

I would look into the Sea Side aquatics I believe that they use Sicce pumps.

fishgate · 11/12/2013, 12:05 PM

I hate my Bubble Magus with a passion. When I can afford a better skimmer I am going to use that one for target practice.

drew930 · 11/12/2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I would look into the Sea Side aquatics I believe that they use Sicce pumps.

I've never had experience with sicce pumps . Are they quite and efficient ?

Only reason I was looking at bubble magus is because I have had decent results in the past and I need a small footprint ... And something under 180-200 if possible .

drew930 · 11/12/2013, 12:24 PM

Looked at the sea side aquatics cs3.5 . Same as the bubble magus but comes with the sk200. Best I can find is $219 . Is $60 extra worth the SSA rather than the BM ?

moondoggy4 · 11/12/2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew930

Looked at the sea side aquatics cs3.5 . Same as the bubble magus but comes with the sk200. Best I can find is $219 . Is $60 extra worth the SSA rather than the BM ?

Yes because they use better pump, the Sicce are much better than the Altman pumps, easy to get replacement parts and new pumps, some of the higher end skimmer use them as well, Vertex Omeaga 150, Aqua Maxx, ATB Octo Diablo XS series I think.

moondoggy4 · 11/12/2013, 12:38 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...PSISNW-vi.html another choice

moondoggy4 · 11/12/2013, 12:41 PM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2348396 HTH

moondoggy4 · 11/12/2013, 12:44 PM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2305001 some reading

drew930 · 11/12/2013, 12:46 PM

I have a 40 gallon with around 15 in the sump. I want to get one rated for 75-100 . That aquamaxx seems nice but it's rated for 175 gallons. Lol I think thus a little over kill. I don't mind using a bigger skimmer , just want a smaller footprint. I had the Em 100 on a 60 cube and liked it pretty well.

drew930 · 11/12/2013, 01:06 PM

I didn't see your links before I posted last . Thanks for providing the links. It looks like some people had good results 50-75 gallons with the Aquamaxx . I'm just afraid Its too overkill for my tank . It will probably have a medium load with mixed reef. Maybe I'll start another thread a little later and get more users to chime in . That 11% discount seems nice ! So if I'm going to buy I might as well buy soon . Only thing that sucks is the water level. I usually run 8" . Seems like it does well at 9.5

11/12/2013, 09:32 AM	#1
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Bubble Magus NAC 3.5 vs C3.5. Which to choose ? Which is a better skimmer ? Almost same dimensions , both 8w, 200 l/h air intake. Only difference I can tell is the pump. The C3.5 has the rock sp1000 pump and the NAC has the Atman ph1100. From the little amount I could find searching, the Rock is a little more quiet ?

11/12/2013, 12:05 PM	#4
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	I hate my Bubble Magus with a passion. When I can afford a better skimmer I am going to use that one for target practice. __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

11/12/2013, 10:40 AM	#2
YoungREEFA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 895	I believe the rocks are more available now than the atmans. Both are Chinese and essentially the same pump

11/12/2013, 11:14 AM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I would look into the Sea Side aquatics I believe that they use Sicce pumps.

11/12/2013, 12:24 PM	#6
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Looked at the sea side aquatics cs3.5 . Same as the bubble magus but comes with the sk200. Best I can find is $219 . Is $60 extra worth the SSA rather than the BM ?

11/12/2013, 12:38 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...PSISNW-vi.html another choice

11/12/2013, 12:41 PM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2348396 HTH

11/12/2013, 12:44 PM	#10
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2305001 some reading

11/12/2013, 12:46 PM	#11
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	I have a 40 gallon with around 15 in the sump. I want to get one rated for 75-100 . That aquamaxx seems nice but it's rated for 175 gallons. Lol I think thus a little over kill. I don't mind using a bigger skimmer , just want a smaller footprint. I had the Em 100 on a 60 cube and liked it pretty well.

11/12/2013, 01:06 PM	#12
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	I didn't see your links before I posted last . Thanks for providing the links. It looks like some people had good results 50-75 gallons with the Aquamaxx . I'm just afraid Its too overkill for my tank . It will probably have a medium load with mixed reef. Maybe I'll start another thread a little later and get more users to chime in . That 11% discount seems nice ! So if I'm going to buy I might as well buy soon . Only thing that sucks is the water level. I usually run 8" . Seems like it does well at 9.5