Aquamaxx or bubble magus skimmer?

willietang021 · 07/04/2018, 10:44 AM

Hello all, I am setting up my 225 and I need a skimmer. I am looking at the aquamaxx cones q-3 or the bubble magus curve 9 plus or the bubble magus curve D9. Sump size is not a problem. It is going to be mid to heavy bio load eventually. Please give me your input! Thank you!

mcgyvr · 07/04/2018, 11:52 AM

I like my curve 5

[]V[]addog · 07/04/2018, 12:13 PM

I had a curve, i really liked it too

willietang021 · 07/04/2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

I like my curve 5

How's the noise level?

mcgyvr · 07/04/2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by willietang021

How's the noise level?

As quiet as a skimmer can be....noise is not an issue...

heritage · 07/04/2018, 01:29 PM

I had the Q2 and now the Q3 on my 180 and its literally set it and forget it.
I've had a lot of different skimmers and this is hands down the best one I've used.

stevem650 · 07/05/2018, 04:45 AM

I have the Q3 on my reefer750. Best skimmer I ever owned.

heritage · 07/05/2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stevem650

I have the Q3 on my reefer750. Best skimmer I ever owned.

Do you have the newer version?
I have the newer one and they solved the problem with the bubble plate blowing off. They used a collar with a set screw.

I love this skimmer!!

stevem650 · 07/05/2018, 06:55 AM

I have the newer version. Skimmer is 6 months old.

willietang021 · 07/05/2018, 09:57 AM

Thank you for all the inputs guys! I did tons of research and after hearing your thoughts I put in the order last night for the Aquamaxx Q-3, when it was on sale. Thank again

heritage · 07/05/2018, 10:34 AM

Nice you won't regret it.

07/04/2018, 10:44 AM	#1
willietang021 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newhall, CA Posts: 303	Aquamaxx or bubble magus skimmer? Hello all, I am setting up my 225 and I need a skimmer. I am looking at the aquamaxx cones q-3 or the bubble magus curve 9 plus or the bubble magus curve D9. Sump size is not a problem. It is going to be mid to heavy bio load eventually. Please give me your input! Thank you! Last edited by willietang021; 07/04/2018 at 11:04 AM.

07/04/2018, 11:52 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I like my curve 5 __________________ Who me?

07/05/2018, 04:45 AM	#7
stevem650 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boca Raton, Fla Posts: 712	I have the Q3 on my reefer750. Best skimmer I ever owned. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750, Apex, AquaMaxx Q3 Skimmer, 2 tunze 6105, 4 x Radion XR30 G4 Pros, Reef Octopus Varios 8 return pump, 150lbs rock. Current Tank Info: RedSea Reefer 750

07/05/2018, 06:55 AM	#9
stevem650 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boca Raton, Fla Posts: 712	I have the newer version. Skimmer is 6 months old. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750, Apex, AquaMaxx Q3 Skimmer, 2 tunze 6105, 4 x Radion XR30 G4 Pros, Reef Octopus Varios 8 return pump, 150lbs rock. Current Tank Info: RedSea Reefer 750

07/04/2018, 12:13 PM	#3
[]V[]addog Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east coast canada Posts: 167	I had a curve, i really liked it too

07/04/2018, 01:29 PM	#6
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	I had the Q2 and now the Q3 on my 180 and its literally set it and forget it. I've had a lot of different skimmers and this is hands down the best one I've used.

07/05/2018, 09:57 AM	#10
willietang021 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newhall, CA Posts: 303	Thank you for all the inputs guys! I did tons of research and after hearing your thoughts I put in the order last night for the Aquamaxx Q-3, when it was on sale. Thank again

07/05/2018, 10:34 AM	#11
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	Nice you won't regret it.