jr_casteel1999
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anybody ever use one of these? i cant seem to find much info on them.
http://yourfishstore.com/products/bubble-magus-qq1-nano-skimmer
http://yourfishstore.com/products/bubble-magus-qq1-nano-skimmer
Bubble Magus QQ1 Nano Skimmer
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jr_casteel1999
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alot of the other bubble magus skimmers are well reviewed and heard nothing but great things but never seen this model.
CafeReef
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Just to update on this thread should someone search for it, I am a big fan of this little skimmer so far, it is pretty quiet overall, and collecting decent skimmate for being a week old roughly tea in color. The needlewheel powerhead runs fairly silent and creates pretty decent foam/bubbles. Tank this is on has mainly coral, one small yellow clown goby and a yellowtail damsel, feed flake food once per day 5 days a week.
Dr. Bogger
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Does it return any bubbles to the tank?
I ended up buying one of these back in March when I posted my question about the bubbles. I've been pretty happy with it. I don't have a problem with bubbles returned to the tank and I think it works better than the Tunze 9001 that I was using. The Tunze did return bubbles and I was never happy with it but I really wanted to be, I know Tunze generally makes great stuff. The QQ1 has a little overflow tube from the collection cup that drips back into the return flow in case you fail to empty it in time. The set screw for the adjustable cup height easily cracks the plastic that it threads through but it still works. Mine did not come with any instructions. The amount of space that it takes up inside the tank is very small, however it's much more prominent than say an Aquaclear filter on the back of the tank. It needs 3"-3.5" clear space behind the tank. Overall it's much easier to get good results from than the Tunze 9001 was.
Dr. Bogger
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Thanks for the info!
This looks to be the best bang for ur buck for a HOB Skimmer.
I purchased TAAM Rio Nano Skimmer just to try out, despite of the mixed reviews, and honestly, it just sucks. Microbubbles returned to the tank like crazy. I added filter floss, and tried everything to get the microbubbles to stop, and nothing I tried worked.
It I could stop the microbubbles somehow, it wouldn't be a bad skimmer, but for the life of me, I can't figure out a way!
This looks to be the best bang for ur buck for a HOB Skimmer.
I purchased TAAM Rio Nano Skimmer just to try out, despite of the mixed reviews, and honestly, it just sucks. Microbubbles returned to the tank like crazy. I added filter floss, and tried everything to get the microbubbles to stop, and nothing I tried worked.
It I could stop the microbubbles somehow, it wouldn't be a bad skimmer, but for the life of me, I can't figure out a way!
Dr. Bogger
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So I just went ahead and ordered the Bubble Magus QQ1 Nano Skimmer.
I'll keep ya'll updated on how it works!
I'll keep ya'll updated on how it works!
Dr. Bogger
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How long did it take for it to break in?
CafeReef
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It took it a couple weeks, I had to use the set screw to hold the cup up an inch or so, that way it kept it from overflowing while it broke in. towards the end it started putting out a lot of micro bubbles but once I cleaned the pump was back in business. It's a solid little skimmer, I'll probably put it up for sale soon as I wont be setting my nano back up.
Dr. Bogger
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So if it starts putting bubbles into the tank, then cleaning the pump should help?
CafeReef
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That's what worked for me. I would also recommend keeping the sponge in the return spout clean.
Dr. Bogger
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Had the same problem also... I found out that the air ventri was clogged with salt creep... Use a paperclip to clean it and try again.
Dr. Bogger
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I get a little bit darker than the last pic, but you can also adjust it by raising the collection cup.
Bubble Magus QQ1 Hang-On Nano Protein Skimmer
Bubble Magus QQ1 Hang-On Nano Protein Skimmer
Purchased brand new from Aquacave not staying primed keeps stopping on the suction tube. Not to satisfied and Aquacave will not return if you use it.
Will not be using them for any purchases in the future.
Rating wouild be Junk
Bubble Magus QQ1 Hang-On Nano Protein Skimmer
Purchased brand new from Aquacave not staying primed keeps stopping on the suction tube. Not to satisfied and Aquacave will not return if you use it.
Will not be using them for any purchases in the future.
Rating wouild be Junk
