Thoughts about A Bubble Magus bm-100
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Topic: Thoughts about A Bubble Magus bm-100
Posted By: larseb
Subject: Thoughts about A Bubble Magus bm-100
Date Posted: February 08 2013 at 10:26am
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Would this be a good skimmer? it would be going on a 75 I really just want to know how well it would work. Thanks, Ben
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Posted By: larseb
Date Posted: February 10 2013 at 3:56pm
| anyone? |
Posted By: badfinger
Date Posted: February 10 2013 at 5:22pm
| Im sure it will work great for a 75 |
Posted By: laynframe
Date Posted: February 11 2013 at 4:44am
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Haven't herd too many good things about them, although I herd better things about their curve or cone model. One problem is the no name pump that comes with them. ------------- The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!! |
Posted By: larseb
Date Posted: February 11 2013 at 8:57am
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so would the newer models be better? |
Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: February 11 2013 at 9:01am
| I have a curve 7 and its awesome I would totally recommend a curve model. Mine didn't come with a cheap no name pump either. |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: February 11 2013 at 10:16am
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The bubble magus skimmers are a great cheap affordable skimmer. Their real only draw back is the pump they use. Sea side aquatics uses a bubble magus body with a Sicce pump (much better pump) its not much more and you get a quality pump. Check put this thread. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/11/14/seaside-aquatics-es5-skimmer/" rel="nofollow - http://reefbuilders.com/2012/11/14/seaside-aquatics-es5-skimmer/ ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: ReefOn
Date Posted: February 13 2013 at 1:35am
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We have sold around 40 of their skimmers over the last year and around 20 the year before, only a few have had the upgraded pumps as described. NON of the cheaper pumps have failed or caused any problems so far. However we have two customers who have purchased other skimmers with red dragon pumps and both of those now over heat and shut off within 6-9 months of purchase. My consensus is buy the cheaper one and "IF" you have a problem, then upgrade the pump.(after the warrantee expires) Again just my opinion from my limited experience. Either way you are looking in the correct direction, and away from coralife and asm. (Both of which may have been good "in their time") ------------- http://www.reefon.com/" rel="nofollow">  ReefOn 7563 S Main St (700W) Midvale, Uta |
Posted By: ReefOn
Date Posted: February 13 2013 at 1:40am
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Oh, also the last 10 or so skimmers we brought in have had a new "redesigned or improved" pump. It seems they took the article to heart and made some modifications. ------------- http://www.reefon.com/" rel="nofollow"> ReefOn 7563 S Main St (700W) Midvale, Uta |
Posted By: JohnnyHeavens
Date Posted: February 15 2013 at 2:30pm
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For the last couple months I've been happy with my curve 9 that I got from The Aquarium. ------------- @Home 300g System 150g-Cube Reef+60g Frag+WaterChange 150g Tall FOWLR RIP @Work RSM 130D w/LEDs txt anytime @ eightO1-seven5five-eighteen99 Scuba! PADI Pro DM/AI/TecDeep NSS/CDS-Full Cave Diver |