Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer by Bubble Magus

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Grab the bubble diffuser and unthread the thumbscrew and slide the threaded end of the pump adapter through the hole of the bubble diffuser and thread it into the output of the pump. The Bubble Magus Curve 5 is a moderately-sized, in tank protein skimmer for saltwater tanks up to 140 gallons. It’s comparable to the SC Aquariums SCA-301 protein skimmer in terms of performance, although the SCA-301 only runs up to 65 gallons. However, the performance that I’ve seen from the Curve 5 is nothing but excellent. It’s just like a bigger version of the SCA-301 protein skimmer.

Easy to set up and assemble – anyone can put this protein skimmer together, even if they have no previous experience with similar tools Let’s take a look at the skimmer’s profile. You can see it’s a nearly a full-size skimmer with the typical hourglass design. If you’re willing to get past a bit of head-scratching in the beginning, the Bubble Magus Curve 5 is a fantastic option for just about anyone looking for a good, full-sized protein skimmer. In some cases, you might not see immediate results. This could mean that some of the parts haven’t been properly assembled. A protein skimmer, also known as a foam fractionator, is a device used in marine aquaria and other water systems to remove organic waste and other impurities from the water. It works by generating a fine mist of water and air bubbles, which are then passed through a column of water. The organic waste and other impurities in the water are attracted to the surface of the bubbles and are carried to the top of the column, where they are collected and removed from the system.Despite its amazing features, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration before buying this protein skimmer.

The protein skimmer is well-made and easy to assemble, so you can clean it easily for regular maintenance. Although there’s a guide provided for the recommended water level, you can tamper with it a little to make sure that the protein skimmer is working the way it should.These units are well worth it if they are within your budget and meet the specs required for your saltwater setup. The setup for the Curve 5 is extremely easy to set up and get going. I’ve assembled and set up all 3 Curve 5’s we have in the lab, and they take only about 15 minutes to get going. The included instructions are very detailed with graphs and pictures, so it’s easy to get it going. Setting it up should be problem. First, here’s atable to give you some minor details about the specs of the Bubble Magus Curve 5: Profile Image The device doesn’t feel bulky and is easy to set up and use. Smaller tanks would be better off with a nano protein skimmer. Once installed this skimmer is the simplest of any skimmer I have owned to adjust and set. There is but one control that of the water flow through the skimmer body. The pump with its air venturi is set automatically for you and it only remains to set the water flow through the skimmer. Water flow is achieved via a red knob situated on the top of a hard plastic white tube that goes down to the skimmer. Near the top of the tube just below the red knob are some numbered segments. Turning the knob towards the higher numbers restricts more of the water from the pump entering the skimmer.

Once assembled the next thing you need to get right is the water depth to sit it in within the sump. This skimmer is only designed for a sump type situation. The recommended water depth for the skimmer to sit in is around 9†to 10†according to those who already had this skimmer. However the manufacturer recommends from 9.1/2†to 11â€. However for whatever reason I have found my skimmer performs best in a depth of water of just 7.1/2â€. The water depth in the compartment for my skimmer was 10.1/2†so I made a platform for it to sit on out of heavy duty eggcrate to bring the skimmer to the optimum depth for my particular skimmer.So what is a Protein skimmer?, protein skimming which can also be called foam fractionation or air stripping, is a mechanical process for removing waste substances from saltwater. Sure, that might mean cleaning out the cup a little more often, but it’s worth it when you remember that now your fish don’t have to swim around in that stuff. This protein skimmer features needles that aren’t really sharp but whisk the water at high speed to create bubbles. It makes zero noise. Enough said. Compared to other skimmers in the lab, the Bubble Magus Curve 5 is silent. What are the dimensions of the Bubble Magus Curve 5? Plus, the fact that it’s so efficient means that a fair amount of pressure is taken off your canister filter, leading to an all round cleaner aquarium with higher water quality.

The bubbles bring the contaminants and organic waste from the bottom of the tank to the top where it’s collected in the collection cup to keep the water clear. 2. Efficient And Quiet Operation This feature comes in handy because the air inlet is very close to the lid, so it can get clogged easily, especially if you’re overfeeding your fish. It didn’t take us too long to figure this out and it doesn’t ultimately affect the quality of the skimming, but it did lead to some unnecessary confusion and is likely to frustrate some users. I saw a number of recommendations for a brand I had little knowledge about Bubble Magus. Most of the reports I read on various forums were very complimentary so I set about investigating their various models of which there are many. Lots of people were singing the praises of the BM Nac range and in particular the Nac 6s and 7s. I was already to send for the Nac6 when I heard of a new BM skimmer called the Curve 5. This skimmer had a new very efficient pump of just 8watts and the skimmer had what I will describe as a milk bottle style body hence the curve name. Although this was new on the market a few people had them and all were extremely pleased with its performance so far. The skimmer was quiet and very efficient plus well made to boot people reported. So it was I sent off for one and a few days later it arrived as promised.This protein skimmer is an excellent tool to use when you’re trying to keep an eye on your aquarium. As with a lot of protein skimmers, this product involves a bit of a “break-in period” in which it will frequently overflow before it gets the hang of things. This shouldn’t last longer than a few days, but that doesn’t make it less frustrating while it’s happening.