Hi Ryan, I run a Bubble Magus QQ1 HOB skimmer and it is exactly what you've said about controlling where the foam line is by adjusting up and down the collection cup. It is quite difficult to dial the perfect spot as the bio load varies time to time. Great video and info, as always. Thanks BRSTV!
You guys have opened my eyes on skimmers for the last few hours watching these vids. I have a deltec sc 1455 and i think i have been running it too wet.
I just broke my Deltec 1455 & replaced it with a Nyos Quantum 160.... What a pain in the arse this skimmer is, could go on a mega rant but a mini will do.... I wish I had another deltec, they are so simple to pull apart. the Nyos is a mega pain to pull apart & put back together. Deltec has 1 plastic screw, the Nyos has like 9 metal screws & some are flat head & some are Phillips head 😑. The deltec was like 5 years old & works the same as the new fancy annoying Nyos.
Still using my bubble magus Q3 HOB on my 30l nano and doing a great job softy dominate tank and no water changes just dosing and do all required maintenance and all fine.
I broke my old Deltec 1455 (1000l) & replaced it with a Quantum Nyos 160 (1000l). I'd recommend the old Deltec over the Nyos. It has a bigger skim cup & it's a way simpler design. This which means it's way easier & quicker to clean which became very apparent the 1st time I had to clean the fiddly Nyos.
What can fit in the back of a Red Sea Max 250? Wish the skimmer people would make it easy to find dimensions on their skimmers. Width, length, height, height where the skimmer cup begins and total height. Would like to replace the old stock rectangular Red Sea Max 250 skimmer. Can’t figure out what to use, what good quality and not excessive cost.
Coralife makes a hob filter with built in skimmer at less than $40 that works really well. Outside the tank. Not in the tank at all except for inflow strainer. Buy two. Swap them out when get dirty and stop working. Always keep a clean one handy.
Im in the process of shopping for a skimmer wasn't sure what skimmer to pick after watching this video I've made my decision thank you very much for the help Going with the tunze 9004
The best protein skimmers are Royal Exclusive (made in Germany), ATB (made in EU), Nyos (China), Ultra Reef (made in Itally), ATI (China). Honorable mentions are Cove(German made pumps), the new Red Sea skimmers(Itally made pumps) and some Reef Octopus models.
I have the HOB Reef Oct Classic 1000. Kinda disappointed to see you only talk about 1 hang on back. The BH1000 is a great skimmer that deserves to be considered. And its all outside the tank other than the inflow and outflow pipes.
I wish you guys would start carrying Bubble Magus. I dumped my Nyos 120 for a Bubble Magus Elite curve 7 and it has performed way better than the Nyos ever did and at a much cheaper price. The elite models use the good sicce pumps. They are super easy to dial in. The Nyos I had was a nightmare to dial in no matter what water level and it was also a micro bubble factory.
I met an anti somatic guy, he made a lot of good points. If you had 4 protein filters running 24 hours a day filtering 6 million ppm, how many years would it take to filter out the 6 million. I never thought of it that way but it makes sense, the math just doesnt add up.
How come you guys don't carry Bubble Magus Elie skimmers most stuff you test is stuff you carry We use Skimz in the shop and so far all the Bubble Magus have out performed them!!!!!!!
Should note: Do NOT buy the Somatic skimmer reviewed here, the manufacturer Vertex Technologies went out of business at the end of 2019 hence why they are on liquidation. My Somatic S60 impeller failed after 8 months (worked great until then) however there are no spare parts available anywhere to fix a Somatic Vertex skimmer. Recommend sticking to the tried and trusted manufactures like Reef Octopus, Red Sea, etc.
Dc pumps use too much electricity check the power consumption of the driver pack in ac input I have just ripped my dc pump out and converted back to sp4000 bubble mag 28watts ac instead of 400watts ac for driver supply
Check out our 5 Minute Saltwater Aquarium Guide series. That particular video series is geared towards first time reefers. A lot less theory and a lot more direct advice. ruclips.net/video/AlUv9SRB_g8/видео.html
I don't belong here. To me, if keeping corals requires this type of mega-expensive, high-end equipment then I'm out. I'll go with water changes and an ultra light bio load. A couple damsels, a goby or blennie.. a few creepy crawlies for the bottom.. and that's it. Probably give away my sump since it wouldn't be needed much. I'll let a Penguin 350 HOB filter handle the gross removal of particulates. And my system will look stunning to all who visit my home
N8NK QRP how is your tank doing? Your tank size and equipments you used beside mentioned above? Any other suppliment or additive added? As I want to start saltwater tank but these high price equipments just don’t do it for me. Thank
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Hi Ryan,
I run a Bubble Magus QQ1 HOB skimmer and it is exactly what you've said about controlling where the foam line is by adjusting up and down the collection cup. It is quite difficult to dial the perfect spot as the bio load varies time to time.
Great video and info, as always. Thanks BRSTV!
You guys have opened my eyes on skimmers for the last few hours watching these vids. I have a deltec sc 1455 and i think i have been running it too wet.
I just broke my Deltec 1455 & replaced it with a Nyos Quantum 160.... What a pain in the arse this skimmer is, could go on a mega rant but a mini will do.... I wish I had another deltec, they are so simple to pull apart. the Nyos is a mega pain to pull apart & put back together. Deltec has 1 plastic screw, the Nyos has like 9 metal screws & some are flat head & some are Phillips head 😑.
The deltec was like 5 years old & works the same as the new fancy annoying Nyos.
You guys had brilliant ideas ! These skimmer companies owe you big ! Could have sold them these ideas.
Love BRS. You guys rock.
Could you do a 2021 version?
Still using my bubble magus Q3 HOB on my 30l nano and doing a great job softy dominate tank and no water changes just dosing and do all required maintenance and all fine.
I would definitely like to see more and better options for AIO. The ghost skimmer for my Nuvo 40 had to be adjusted sometimes four time a day.
2024... thx guys. Looking into skimmers for my 90 Discus tank, this helps.
Ive had my Skimz for almost 3 years now, its rock solid still.
Annnnd it just broke down. Lol.
What’s the purple coral on the right side in the tank in the background? Looks like some type of leather.
Still using my Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, the thing is bulletproof and works like a charm.
The greatest content out there!!! Love it.... Now open in Canada so I can send you my resume!!!
What happen with Royal Exclusive or Vertex?
I'll stick to my aquamaxx hob 1.5 in my nuvo 40. I'm sure the tunze 9004 dc is a beast though.
I broke my old Deltec 1455 (1000l) & replaced it with a Quantum Nyos 160 (1000l).
I'd recommend the old Deltec over the Nyos. It has a bigger skim cup & it's a way simpler design. This which means it's way easier & quicker to clean which became very apparent the 1st time I had to clean the fiddly Nyos.
What can fit in the back of a Red Sea Max 250? Wish the skimmer people would make it easy to find dimensions on their skimmers. Width, length, height, height where the skimmer cup begins and total height. Would like to replace the old stock rectangular Red Sea Max 250 skimmer. Can’t figure out what to use, what good quality and not excessive cost.
Can I use the comline 4 on a 75g mixed reef
Is that a yes?
Anyone know what the quickest skimmer is for a reefer 350? (Mixed reef)
Coralife makes a hob filter with built in skimmer at less than $40 that works really well. Outside the tank. Not in the tank at all except for inflow strainer. Buy two. Swap them out when get dirty and stop working. Always keep a clean one handy.
Where are the Vertex skimmers?
How about Deltec ? I find them the best
I second this. Deltec for life.
Im in the process of shopping for a skimmer wasn't sure what skimmer to pick after watching this video I've made my decision thank you very much for the help
Going with the tunze 9004
the DC version is worth it :)
@@BRStv oh definitely
Again thank you
Love your work guys! Keep it up
The best protein skimmers are Royal Exclusive (made in Germany), ATB (made in EU), Nyos (China), Ultra Reef (made in Itally), ATI (China). Honorable mentions are Cove(German made pumps), the new Red Sea skimmers(Itally made pumps) and some Reef Octopus models.
My Chinese Nyos significantly out performed my Reef Octo and is way quieter.
Any scientific data to back this up?
@@gogo98102 self appointed expert...there are a fair few of them around
So in 2020 I’m guess we will see skimmers with Mr.chillin on it 😉
@brsrv so do you still recommend Red Sea skimmers? I'm taking delivery of a 525xl and I'm seeing so many mixed reviews... please help!
If I were on the fence, my personal choice would be a Reef Octopus with a VarioS pump. They have solid reviews and a huge group of users. -Randy
@@BRStv thank you
The Red Sea Max 250 by the way is an all in one 65 gallon tank.
Hi from France
What is your air flow meter ?
I can’t find electronic one in €urope 😥
Great videos 👌👍👍
Got the Octo 130e 4 months ago , great skimmer but how do you add ozone to it
This video explains Ozone, and how it is used!
ruclips.net/video/ITE0-PzeIqI/видео.html
I have the HOB Reef Oct Classic 1000. Kinda disappointed to see you only talk about 1 hang on back. The BH1000 is a great skimmer that deserves to be considered. And its all outside the tank other than the inflow and outflow pipes.
Is this a good skimmer. Reef Skim pro 500 Dc by TMC
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Best is Deltec.
Would like to see: one or a few rectangular designs; aquaclear come up with a skimmer filter HOB.
All key need to be ease of cleaning.
Love my Regal!
I wish you guys would start carrying Bubble Magus. I dumped my Nyos 120 for a Bubble Magus Elite curve 7 and it has performed way better than the Nyos ever did and at a much cheaper price. The elite models use the good sicce pumps. They are super easy to dial in. The Nyos I had was a nightmare to dial in no matter what water level and it was also a micro bubble factory.
I met an anti somatic guy, he made a lot of good points. If you had 4 protein filters running 24 hours a day filtering 6 million ppm, how many years would it take to filter out the 6 million. I never thought of it that way but it makes sense, the math just doesnt add up.
How much mr
I've just changed from a redsea skimmer to the octopus skimmer. Because of the ease of the setting! Redsea was awful!
How come you guys don't carry Bubble Magus Elie skimmers most stuff you test is stuff you carry We use Skimz in the shop and so far all the Bubble Magus have out performed them!!!!!!!
Should note: Do NOT buy the Somatic skimmer reviewed here, the manufacturer Vertex Technologies went out of business at the end of 2019 hence why they are on liquidation. My Somatic S60 impeller failed after 8 months (worked great until then) however there are no spare parts available anywhere to fix a Somatic Vertex skimmer. Recommend sticking to the tried and trusted manufactures like Reef Octopus, Red Sea, etc.
Fair point to note. Unfortunately, we had no idea that they were going out of business until it happened 🙁
I'm surprised the Maxspect Aeraqua Duo AD600 Protein Skimmer wasn't mentioned.
I guess it didnt make the grade
Dc pumps use too much electricity check the power consumption of the driver pack in ac input I have just ripped my dc pump out and converted back to sp4000 bubble mag 28watts ac instead of 400watts ac for driver supply
Good lord... im just trying to get my first saltwater tank and all this is making my head spin....
Check out our 5 Minute Saltwater Aquarium Guide series. That particular video series is geared towards first time reefers. A lot less theory and a lot more direct advice.
ruclips.net/video/AlUv9SRB_g8/видео.html
Bulk Reef Supply thank you!
Ran an Octo Elite a few years back, as always with skimmers results vary. Found a Nyos much better performance in my usage case
Lol. I can't see you guys. Oh there u are 😂😂
TRES déçu, même pas un NYOS ??? 😡😡😡
TUNZE 9430 is the easiest skimmer to use.
Oh cool. Hang on skimmer. With a surface skim. Smaller then my prizm. Cool
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Best Hob Aquamaxx Hob 1.5 not that crap tunze
I don't belong here. To me, if keeping corals requires this type of mega-expensive, high-end equipment then I'm out. I'll go with water changes and an ultra light bio load. A couple damsels, a goby or blennie.. a few creepy crawlies for the bottom.. and that's it. Probably give away my sump since it wouldn't be needed much. I'll let a Penguin 350 HOB filter handle the gross removal of particulates. And my system will look stunning to all who visit my home
N8NK QRP how is your tank doing? Your tank size and equipments you used beside mentioned above? Any other suppliment or additive added? As I want to start saltwater tank but these high price equipments just don’t do it for me. Thank