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Art13
01/16/2014, 07:06 AM
Before i make a decision on my skimmer, i'd like to know i'll be happy with it. the tank will be a 135g with a 40 gallon refugium, probably 30 gallons filled. I would say a medium to heavy bioload. will I be happy with this skimmer or should i possibly be looking elsewhere? One thing i do have to keep in mind is budget but if this might not work out, i'm ok waiting a bit longer to get the right one.

downbeach
01/16/2014, 07:41 AM
You might consider the Seaside Aquatics ES7 (http://www.saltysupply.com/Seaside-Aquatics-CS-Series-Skimmers-s/15958.htm) over the BM Curve7. It's the same skimmer, but uses a better quality Sicce PSK 1000 pump. Or, if budget is an issure, and you don't have to have the wine glass look, you could save $100 and go with a Seaside Aquatics CS 180 (http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-skimmers/11442-573345/bubble-magus-hero-180-protein-skimmer.html), aka Bubble Magus HERO 180.

Art13
01/16/2014, 08:04 AM
It will be in the sump, don't really care about looks at this point, looking for functionality.

Art13
01/16/2014, 08:06 AM
out of those two you mentioned, is one better than the other or are they about the same?

mtaswt
01/16/2014, 08:43 AM
I've got the Curve 7 on my 155 and I am VERY happy with it!

downbeach
01/16/2014, 09:01 AM
out of those two you mentioned, is one better than the other or are they about the same?

I don't think you'll see any measurable difference between them. Another consideration is the depth of water they will be operating in. Any BM or SSA skimmer will need around 9". If you don't have that much depth in your sump, you might consider one of the Reef Octopus units.

Art13
01/16/2014, 09:06 AM
It's a 40g breeder, i should have plenty of room for either skimmer.

Art13
01/16/2014, 11:25 AM
just curious mtaswt, is that 155 total gallons or is there a sump in there as well that adds to the volume?

moondoggy4
01/16/2014, 01:42 PM
Marine Depot was blowing out the AquaMax Co2 old style for 275 bucks or so, that is a really good skimmer and a great price.

Art13
01/16/2014, 03:40 PM
appreciate the feedback on this, last question, are the diablo series skimmers any good? like the xs 200?

Shiftster
03/25/2014, 07:27 PM
I also have a Bubble magus Curve 7 and love it. I upgraded from a Super Skimmer on my 150ga.

4Hummer
03/26/2014, 07:55 AM
Love my Curve 7 too.

Every1jockzjay
03/26/2014, 10:50 AM
Sc 302 or 303 is the same thing for less then 150$ check them out on ebay.... My sc 301 is awesomeeee and i love it