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monty
02/25/2008, 03:25 PM
I'm thinking about buying one...in particular, their 3C version for my 180g and will use a mag9.5 with it. Does anyone have any experience with with these skimmers?

luke33
02/25/2008, 03:30 PM
For your 180 i would step up a bit as the 3c will be underpowered. The 5c would be a better fit or even one up from that one. They are very well built and easy to use and good performing skimmers.

monty
02/25/2008, 03:38 PM
yeah, i had concerns about the 3c...i was just trying to keep the cost down since i already had a mag9.5, which is underpowered for the 5c...oh well, thanks for your input

monty
02/25/2008, 03:54 PM
by the way, any idea how it compares to the ATI bubblemaster 200? that is my other option right now

luke33
02/25/2008, 04:00 PM
Nope, never seen the two side by side. There much different types of skimmers and both are very nice. (5c and bm200) I'ts a tough decision to make if both were offered for free.

monty
02/25/2008, 04:04 PM
haha..tell me about it...thats what im faced with. ill let you know how it turns out

dwl
02/25/2008, 04:15 PM
Are either one of these "set it and forget it" skimmers?
If not, are one of them closer to being that than the other?

HerbieK
02/25/2008, 04:39 PM
I have a 5c on my 180 and this thing skims like a beast. I am pulling out about 1 qt to 1/2 gallon of "strong green tea" skimmate per day. My tank is not that heavily loaded, but I do tend to feed my tangs well. I am running my 5c w/ a Mag 12. I picked it up at Something Fishy (www.toofishy.com).

Hope this helps.

Herb

DarG
02/25/2008, 04:40 PM
Never adjusted my Bermuda 3C after break in.

monty
02/25/2008, 04:41 PM
thats good to know..thats what i was lookin for. u think the 3c with a mag 9.5 would be too small for the same setup?

DarG
02/25/2008, 04:51 PM
Id put a 5C on a 180. I think the 3C is too small. I know it's a good jump in price but it's money out the window if you have to buy twice.

monty
02/25/2008, 06:39 PM
think im going with the 5C...does anyone have any idea whether or not the mag9.5 will be alright? I know its rated for more, but that doesnt always mean everything

GSMguy
02/25/2008, 06:52 PM
get the ATI the pump is so much more efficient that it will pay for itself in energy savings

DarG
02/25/2008, 06:53 PM
I doubt that youll get the absolute most out of it but it should run the skimmer. I would plan for a stronger pump in the future. A good, pressure rated pump is the way to go in the future for the Bermudas.

monty
02/25/2008, 06:58 PM
I think that sounds good. Goin with the 5C, that way i wont have any buyers remorse and ill have the confidence thati have an adequate skimmer. the mag will have to work for a few weeks until i can go bigger

intenseimage
02/25/2008, 07:28 PM
Yes I would say the 5c as well. I have a 3c on my 75 with a Rio 12HF and it has been an AMAZING skimmer so far!

monty
02/25/2008, 07:32 PM
I literally just ordered a 5C from one of their online vendors in PA. Hopefully, they have it in stock and i can set it up. I am goin to have to use my mag9.5 for a few weeks on it, which i know is underpowered, but i'd rather do that than settle for too small of a skimmer (its easier to upgrade/change the pump!!). thanks for everyones input, made it an easy choice

intenseimage
02/25/2008, 07:42 PM
Order from Something Fishy? If so, good choice -- literally 3 blocks from my house and a GREAT place

monty
02/25/2008, 07:45 PM
yes, thats the place. seems thats where everyone in the northeast gets theirs