better skimmer?

Erik2514 · 12/07/2014, 11:36 PM

What's a better protein skimmer a bubble magus curve 5 or a coralife 125...it's going on a 60g reef with 7 fish just want people's input tia.

tvu · 12/08/2014, 09:06 AM

Aquamaxx co-1

mpderksen · 12/08/2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik2514

What's a better protein skimmer a bubble magus curve 5 or a coralife 125...it's going on a 60g reef with 7 fish just want people's input tia.

Many people here love the Aquamax. I have a Reef Octopus 110INT on my 75 with 7 fish (including a Kole, which is a poop machine) and it pulls mud, not light tea. I haven't had to adjust it once in 6 months. It's also fairly quiet and has never overflowed.

Dmorty217 · 12/08/2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik2514

What's a better protein skimmer a bubble magus curve 5 or a coralife 125...it's going on a 60g reef with 7 fish just want people's input tia.

If it's between those two it's a Bubble magus hands down, coralife skimmers are very touchy and not very good as far as skimming goes. I use to have a coralife on my 125g yrs ago and would never get one again. Now I am a SRO guy

MondoBongo · 12/08/2014, 11:16 AM

i've never had a bubble magus skimmer, but i did have the coralife 125 and hated it.

i used it both as HOB and in sump. had lots of issues with it overflowing randomly, and it didn't really do too well pulling skim. ended up giving it away to a friend who was without a skimmer, he modded it with an air pump on the intake or something to help mitigate overflow, but it died shortly after. only lasted about 18 months total.

reefgeezer · 12/08/2014, 12:08 PM

IMO, it would be safe to say that every skimmer mentioned so far is better than the Coralife... and a little more expensive. I would not let the idea of saving a few bucks steer you away from better skimmers though. You'll pay a way more over the long run if you try to go cheap here.

coralsnaked · 12/08/2014, 03:04 PM

More bang for your buck = Eshopps w/ Sicce motors. On a Reef tank I'd put a Eshopps PSK 100 on your 60 gal for around $150 or less on sale @ Drs. Smith and Foster.

Remmers · 12/08/2014, 03:08 PM

bubble magus curve 5, I have this one right now and it works like a beast

Erik2514 · 12/09/2014, 10:28 PM

Sweet thanks for input actually found a RO nwb110 for 150 so I think I might go with that good choice?

SaltyRaggae · 12/09/2014, 10:45 PM

If not the RO, I got a SCA302 rated 180g on my 65g for $170 shipped brand new. Beast of a skimmer. Been on for less than a month and it broke in easy and I just emptied a whole cup of black nasty tonight.

Miz40B · 12/09/2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyRaggae

If not the RO, I got a SCA302 rated 180g on my 65g for $170 shipped brand new. Beast of a skimmer. Been on for less than a month and it broke in easy and I just emptied a whole cup of black nasty tonight.

I'm running the 301 and they're awesome skimmers!!

OceanRevive · 12/09/2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Remmers

bubble magus curve 5, I have this one right now and it works like a beast

i had Curve5 before and upgraded the tank with a Vortex 150 skimmer. Vortex is more sensitive than Curve 5 for the water change or even sock change...

tvu · 01/06/2015, 11:33 PM

Anthony Reefer · 01/06/2015, 11:50 PM

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Sorry off topic,

Love the Blue pearl Granite

tvu · 01/08/2015, 09:30 PM

Why is it called blue pearl? I don't notice any blue in it. Bought the house used so I don't know the actual color lol

tvu · 01/08/2015, 09:31 PM

Forgot to mention that pic was only 1/2 week of skimming. I should really use my collection canister collecting dust in my garage.

MondoBongo · 01/09/2015, 07:08 AM

I like how it has a handle on the cup. Looks like the grossest cup of coffee I've ever seen.

The best part of waking up, is skimmate in your cup?

12/07/2014, 11:36 PM	#1
Erik2514 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 416	better skimmer? What's a better protein skimmer a bubble magus curve 5 or a coralife 125...it's going on a 60g reef with 7 fish just want people's input tia.

12/08/2014, 11:16 AM	#5
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	i've never had a bubble magus skimmer, but i did have the coralife 125 and hated it. i used it both as HOB and in sump. had lots of issues with it overflowing randomly, and it didn't really do too well pulling skim. ended up giving it away to a friend who was without a skimmer, he modded it with an air pump on the intake or something to help mitigate overflow, but it died shortly after. only lasted about 18 months total. __________________ [Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit.

12/08/2014, 12:08 PM	#6
reefgeezer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 2,621	IMO, it would be safe to say that every skimmer mentioned so far is better than the Coralife... and a little more expensive. I would not let the idea of saving a few bucks steer you away from better skimmers though. You'll pay a way more over the long run if you try to go cheap here. __________________ John, Current Tank Info: In-process, 90 Gallon SPS Reef

12/08/2014, 03:04 PM	#7
coralsnaked Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Austin / Port Aransas, TX Posts: 1,479	More bang for your buck = Eshopps w/ Sicce motors. On a Reef tank I'd put a Eshopps PSK 100 on your 60 gal for around $150 or less on sale @ Drs. Smith and Foster. __________________ Merry Skerry Current Tank Info: 1 G Nano jellyfish to 1200 G Bull Nose FOWLR featuring large Holacanthus and Pomacanthus

01/09/2015, 07:08 AM	#17
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	I like how it has a handle on the cup. Looks like the grossest cup of coffee I've ever seen. The best part of waking up, is skimmate in your cup? __________________ [Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit.

12/08/2014, 09:06 AM	#2
tvu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 138	Aquamaxx co-1

12/08/2014, 03:08 PM	#8
Remmers Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 332	bubble magus curve 5, I have this one right now and it works like a beast

12/09/2014, 10:28 PM	#9
Erik2514 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 416	Sweet thanks for input actually found a RO nwb110 for 150 so I think I might go with that good choice?

12/09/2014, 10:45 PM	#10
SaltyRaggae Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 34	If not the RO, I got a SCA302 rated 180g on my 65g for $170 shipped brand new. Beast of a skimmer. Been on for less than a month and it broke in easy and I just emptied a whole cup of black nasty tonight.

01/06/2015, 11:33 PM	#13
tvu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 138

01/08/2015, 09:30 PM	#15
tvu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 138	Why is it called blue pearl? I don't notice any blue in it. Bought the house used so I don't know the actual color lol

01/08/2015, 09:31 PM	#16
tvu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 138	Forgot to mention that pic was only 1/2 week of skimming. I should really use my collection canister collecting dust in my garage.