Bubble Maguc NC 8 or Reef Octopus NWB 200

[tunicata]

Hey folks,
I am in line for a new/new to me skimmer.

I have potentially $200- $300 for this (dep. new or used prob) ...
Of course, I don't want to spend the highest limit

So, a bit of research and some experience leads me to these two skimmers

Which one would you recommend or given my stats would you suggest something different altogether?


Stats:

• In sump skimmer- large skimmer section, and about 26-28" clearance
• DT Size- 120 g
• Sump size- 30g
• Live stock- 13 fish, some are 3-4 inches, all are greedy
• Feeding habits- 2-3 times a day on a cycle, 2-3 days a week they get heavy mysis/vitamin feedings
• Nitrate issue still exists, but I am going to take out my DSB in the sump because it's just a detritus harborer.
• I ma

y continue carbon dosing.

I am considering these two skimmers, because I figure I should get above the rating for my tank so that if I happen to 'overfeed' it'll be taken care of/ potential upgrades.

 

[mbg75]

Checkout Sea side aquatics. Same skimmer as BM, but with a better pump.

Or maybe the new BM curve

 

[E.intheC]

If you can stretch the budget a bit, I'd take a look at the Vertex Omega. The Sea Side Aquatics skimmers look nice, too.

 

[JonnyJ]

Ran the nac 8 for a year. Not a single complaint besides it having a seam. Performance was flawless and pulled out great skim even with inconsistent water levels. Would buy another anyday

 

[tunicata]

thanks for the feedback so far folks!!

What about the Bubble Magus Curve 7???

There is a potential good deal on it.

 

[weenjoyx]

Nwb 200

I have one on my 150 with a 30 gallon sump- I think it is the best skimmer I ever used- does excellent for my bioload

 

[tunicata]

thanks for the feedback folks.
I just opened up a new to me ASM G4 could not pass up the price and the fact that it is rated 350 v.

This thing is HUGE.
Will bathe it tomorrow

 

[jackson6745]

thanks for the feedback folks.
I just opened up a new to me ASM G4 could not pass up the price and the fact that it is rated 350 v.

This thing is HUGE.
Will bathe it tomorrow

Look at airflow not tank ratings.

 

[tunicata]

I read that the mesh mod is a requirement for increasing air flow. it seems to cost about
$2-5 plus about 10-20min to do it.

ASM threads suggest that the update can bring it to 15 lph which is comparable to the stats for the SRO 2000. At least that depends on which thread is correct...

I'll let it run for a few days before I do it.

I also saw one mod that makes the air intake hole a bit bigger.