Which one is better??

pauliepeach · 03/16/2019, 01:00 AM

I’m in the market for a skimmer. Setting up a 75G with 30G sump. Looking at Bubble Magus Curve 5 or Vertex Omega 130. Also, which online retailer is best. BRS and Marine Depot are the most flashy but that makes me wonder if they get perks for their videos.
Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated... thx.

johntdaballa · 03/16/2019, 01:19 AM

I've had bubble magus which worked great but when I upgraded I switched over to vertex 180i for my 120gal. I love the accurate tuning and screw cup makes for easy no spill. My skimmates are extra stinky . As for where to buy I would support your lfs. That's where I got mine.

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Nrdau · 04/12/2019, 06:50 AM

I have had a vertex skimmer for about 4 years and absolutely love it. I have yet to have any problems with it

LQT · 04/12/2019, 12:46 PM

Be wary with the Vertex Omega 130. It is notorious for being an absolute bear to dial in. Read the reviews on BRS for the 130 and see for yourself. There is a thread somewhere where someone mods it by using an air valve from the air intake line from a Cobalt MJ powerhead to dial down the air on the Vertex 130 to make it easier to dial in.

moondoggy4 · 04/18/2019, 07:51 PM

Try a AquaMaxx ConeSCo-1
or a Simplicity 120 DC skimmer
both are very good skimmers.

tvu · 04/20/2019, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Try a AquaMaxx ConeSCo-1
or a Simplicity 120 DC skimmer
both are very good skimmers.

Aquamaxx is a workhorse. Set and forget too

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03/16/2019, 01:00 AM	#1
pauliepeach Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 9	Which one is better?? I’m in the market for a skimmer. Setting up a 75G with 30G sump. Looking at Bubble Magus Curve 5 or Vertex Omega 130. Also, which online retailer is best. BRS and Marine Depot are the most flashy but that makes me wonder if they get perks for their videos. Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated... thx.

04/12/2019, 12:46 PM	#4
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Be wary with the Vertex Omega 130. It is notorious for being an absolute bear to dial in. Read the reviews on BRS for the 130 and see for yourself. There is a thread somewhere where someone mods it by using an air valve from the air intake line from a Cobalt MJ powerhead to dial down the air on the Vertex 130 to make it easier to dial in. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

03/16/2019, 01:19 AM	#2
johntdaballa Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 6	I've had bubble magus which worked great but when I upgraded I switched over to vertex 180i for my 120gal. I love the accurate tuning and screw cup makes for easy no spill. My skimmates are extra stinky . As for where to buy I would support your lfs. That's where I got mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/12/2019, 06:50 AM	#3
Nrdau Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 50	I have had a vertex skimmer for about 4 years and absolutely love it. I have yet to have any problems with it

04/18/2019, 07:51 PM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Try a AquaMaxx ConeSCo-1 or a Simplicity 120 DC skimmer both are very good skimmers.