So, I have a Bubble Magnus skimmer in my sump. I've wondered how often to empty the collection cup. Is it better to let it fill up, or clean it and empty it every couple days? Do people just empty the cup, and clean it out . . .how often??
Thanks for any tips.
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Re: bubble Magnus skimmer ?
I empty mine when it starts to smell, at about 1" full. I always clean it, because the bubbles form better when the neck is clean. Use a $ store bottle brush.
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Re: bubble Magnus skimmer ?
I empty mine when it starts to smell, at about 1" full. I always clean it, because the bubbles form better when the neck is clean. Use a $ store bottle brush.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: bubble Magnus skimmer ?
Thanks! I'm glad to know the bubbles form better when it's clean. That was what I wasn't sure ofPufferpunk wrote:I empty mine when it starts to smell, at about 1" full. I always clean it, because the bubbles form better when the neck is clean. Use a $ store bottle brush.
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Re: bubble Magnus skimmer ?
Which version of the bubble magnus did you buy? I'm thinking about getting a Curve if needed.
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Re: bubble Magnus skimmer ?
+1Terrance wrote:Which version of the bubble magnus did you buy? I'm thinking about getting a Curve if needed.
I have the same question as well, you've probably seen the mention of skimmers lately in my progression thread.
Of course, on top of which one, your thoughts and experience with it so far and any experience with other skimmers in comparison?
I can't remember if it was mentioned when it comes to your setup, but did you get this skimmer new or did it some with your tank and all?
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I got this skimmer with my tank, so it's not the newest It's a NAC 3.5 It's a great skimmer. Very quiet and seems to do a great job. Just did a water change yesterday, even though I'm still getting reading of 0 nitrates, after 8 weeks from set up. The downside of this one, as I've also read in reviews, is the cup is difficult to get off, and you have to be careful you don't spill what is in it, trying to empty it, lol. It does have a tube you can use to empty the contents, but I don't bother with that. I'm guessing newer models have this problem fixed. I only had one other skimmer before this, and it was the Aqua Remora C, which I hated because it was so loud, and of course it was a HOB skimmer
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Re: bubble Magnus skimmer ?
Thanks!PufferMe! wrote:I got this skimmer with my tank, so it's not the newest It's a NAC 3.5 It's a great skimmer. Very quiet and seems to do a great job. Just did a water change yesterday, even though I'm still getting reading of 0 nitrates, after 8 weeks from set up. The downside of this one, as I've also read in reviews, is the cup is difficult to get off, and you have to be careful you don't spill what is in it, trying to empty it, lol. It does have a tube you can use to empty the contents, but I don't bother with that. I'm guessing newer models have this problem fixed. I only had one other skimmer before this, and it was the Aqua Remora C, which I hated because it was so loud, and of course it was a HOB skimmer
Its looking like the Bubble Magus will be the best one for my setup. Its the footprint that is limiting me more than I expected.