First, here’s atable to give you some minor details about the specs of the Bubble Magus Curve 5: Profile Image The Curve 5 has exceptional performance due to its superior construction and needle-wheel design. It’s quite comparable to the SCA-301 by SC Aquariums. The Curve 5 is rated for 140 gallons of water, and will easily skim it without issue. It’s extremely efficient, producing bubbles rapidly without hiccup. Despite its amazing features, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration before buying this protein skimmer. There is one other quirk with this which I am told is peculiar to the Chinese in that the higher the number you dial in the water flow the more you RESTRICT the water going in to the skimmer. As you restrict the water entering the skimmer from the pump so the bubbles and foam created rise within the riser tube. This does take a little getting used to and is the reverse thinking of most European skimmers. One would normally expect the lower the number dialed in the less water would enter the skimmer not the other way round as is the case here. Still once you get used to it it’s no problem at all but it has caught a number of people out when first trying to adjust the skimmer. Adjustments are very easy to make no matter if you want a very dark skimmate or a lighter one.

Once some skimmate is gathered in the collection cup, it can be easily removed through the drain tube attached. This allows you to get rid of the excess organic matter from the tank without any extra hassle or having to get too hands-on with the waste. Protein skimmers are typically used in saltwater aquariums to help maintain water quality and keep the water clean for the fish and other organisms living in the aquarium. They are particularly useful for removing excess protein, which can contribute to algae growth and other problems in the aquarium. Protein skimmers can also help to remove dissolved organic compounds, such as nitrogen and phosphorous, which can contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria and algae. 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.This is thanks to the innovative air silencer attached to the SP1000 internal pump. In proportion to the power generated by the pump, it’s incredible that it runs so quietly. However, the company doesn’t respond promptly to inquiries, which can be a problem if you have never set up a protein skimmer before. Place the top of the bubble diffuser onto the base and thread in the thumbscrew to hold it all together. One thing I noticed is that it’s very quiet for the performance it outputs. I’ve had smaller protein skimmers that had loud pumps and the sound of rushing water with half the performance. You won’t have to remove the waste manually, so keeping the tank clean will be a straightforward job.

The Bubble Magus Curve 5 protein skimmeris one of the most popular brands among saltwater reefers. I use 3 of them in the lab, for a variety of propagation tanks. We have them set up for our zonathids and mushrooms, along with a few other smaller species. Yes, it may be overkill. But we like to keep the water as clear as possible. Easy to set up and assemble – anyone can put this protein skimmer together, even if they have no previous experience with similar tools There are two screws at the bottom of the protein skimmer to remove it and clean the internal parts.We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we love the BM-Curve 5 protein skimmer for how incredibly quiet it is. The larger tubing attaches to the drain port on the skimmer cup. If you don’t want to use the drain port, you can cut the tubing down and attach the plug to the other side of it. The water level adjuster has a good grip and can be used by dry or wet hands to adjust the water in small increments.