The Bubble-Magus Club

[Lubu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13414045#post13414045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eagleONE
How are you guys getting so much skim? I have the 100 and I don't get that coffee colored yuck that other people are getting.

If you're running it in a small tank with a light bio-load, then it probably won't be able to pull out much yuck like the larger tanks since there is not much to be skimmed.

 

[kaskiles]

Ok, well in less than 7.5 hours, the BM100's Atman pump has stopped working. Unplugging and plugging back in wouldn't restart, and blowing in the airline while plugged in also wouldn't start it.

I've pulled the BM100 out of the sump now, and put the NW110 back in... I'll have to take the BM100 apart, get the Atman out and take a look at it.

Seems like I have the same issue as dmorel did with the BM100

 

[tangtang clown]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13420605#post13420605 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by salty child 79
I see what our saying. Just put the water level lower. Thats what I was doing but I wasn't getting any skimmate. I put the valve back on and have it tuned to skim the same amount of sludge as it was pulling out water. I am not touching it again....lol. This thing has been working great, its blowing away the old deltec mc500 that I had.

Sure would be nice to see some pics.

 

[sal9012]

I have been running my 100 for a good 3 weeks now. I love the skimmer, the only thing I'm concerned is the pump. So far I occasional re-start issues (meaning fails to start first time and starts on the second attempt, I haven't had the need to blow on the airline yet) but since some users are getting dead pumps I'm concerned on the longevity of the atman.
Anyone knows if there is a replacement option?

 

[tangtang clown]

Is the Atman the same as Aquabee?

 

[tigerarmy40]

Re: Bubble-Magus BMQQ Skimmer

Re: Bubble-Magus BMQQ Skimmer

any updates on this little guy?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13273946#post13273946 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mavgi
Today i had the pleasure to meet Chris , he was an awesome guy

I received the Bubble-Magus BMQQ Skimmer for my friend and i break it in on my system . this skimmer will run on 35 gallon tank that just cycle right now with 3 small fish . meantime i have the fun to see how this little toy will perform .here is a first pictures after i install the skimmer .

this one take when at the begin and shown how the water level low in the skimmer body.

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this one shown how the water level start to rise in the skimmer body , i hope tomorrow to see some skimmate .

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[nuocean]

Skiles, a new needlewheel and ceramic shaft is in the mail and you should receive it shortly.

Some of the needlewheels on the BM100 are loose hence causing rattles and cracking of the needlewheel. This problem will be addressed in future batches. Please keep in mind this only happens to the Atman pumps and we have not yet received any complaints on the Aquabee.

 

[sal9012]

Chris,

I sent you an email. I'm starting to have noise and restart issues on mine as well (BM100) I also asked you if there is another option other than the atman pump.

 

[nuocean]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13422147#post13422147 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sal9012
Chris,

I sent you an email. I'm starting to have noise and restart issues on mine as well (BM100) I also asked you if there is another option other than the atman pump.

I will send you a new needlwheel which should fix the noise issue. We have one year warranty on BM products, should you have a defective pump please email us at support@nuocean.com and we'll issue a RMA for repair/replacement.
The Atmans PH2500 are the same pumps as ViaAqua 2600.

 

[sal9012]

thanks man, this is the support we need from all vendors.

 

[mavgi]

Re: Re: Bubble-Magus BMQQ Skimmer

Re: Re: Bubble-Magus BMQQ Skimmer

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13421798#post13421798 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tigerarmy40
any updates on this little guy?

This skimmer runing on my friend 30 gallon tank he have there only 2-3 damsels (it's new tank) and the skimmer skim .

if you want to know if it's good so i have aqua c , jebo , seclone , and they not come close to what this skimmer doing.

since the impeller to big for 110 volt i cut in the first row every other pin , the adjustment take a while but it's skim very well . i hope they will do also for this wider neck since this MJ1200 with this impeller can handle on wider neck , and i think that this little hang on skimmer is great skimmer .

 

[chevegan]

hey quick question, will the bubbles get finer like in my ASM as it breaks in?

 

[amehel0]

should do^^^

reaking in is just the pump getting used to its bearings and there fore over a week or 2 the pump is able to run with greater speed. there fore increased air and probably decreased bubble diameter.

 

[amehel0]

im proud to announce i will sonn be part of ur club,. i will be getting the 250s!

nuocean:
You seem to sell theese. can i ask you why is the 250s better then the 250. because the 250 seems to have a bubble diffusor plate that covers the whole bottom.

 

[tangtang clown]

mavgi

Do you have any pics of the skimmer running on the 30gal?
I have an Excalibur skimmer and a Pro Clear skimmer running on my friends 75.

I would like to compare.

Mavgi and anyone else who knows:
Also, what impeller do you have in the MJ1200(if not stock) and what type of venturi are you using for the MJ?

 

[mavgi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13428661#post13428661 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangtang clown
mavgi

Do you have any pics of the skimmer running on the 30gal?
I have an Excalibur skimmer and a Pro Clear skimmer running on my friends 75.

I would like to compare.

Mavgi and anyone else who knows:
Also, what impeller do you have in the MJ1200(if not stock) and what type of venturi are you using for the MJ?

His brother merried... and they fly to Cal. when he will back i will ask him to come in to make some photo....

The impeller come with the skimmer , also the venturi to you just need the 1200 and you swap the original impeller to the pinwheel....

 

[jmart55]

Chevegan: Did your 160 come with the long length of blue pvc that you ran to your sump?

 

[mavgi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13430141#post13430141 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmart55
Chevegan: Did your 160 come with the long length of blue pvc that you ran to your sump?

Mine Come with it .

 

[nuocean]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13428429#post13428429 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by amehel0
im proud to announce i will sonn be part of ur club,. i will be getting the 250s!

nuocean:
You seem to sell theese. can i ask you why is the 250s better then the 250. because the 250 seems to have a bubble diffusor plate that covers the whole bottom.

Due to the forum rules I limit my posts in this thread to provide trouble shooting tips and to answer technical support questions. Please send me an email or PM if you any other questions. Thank your for your cooperation.

 

[chevegan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13430141#post13430141 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmart55
Chevegan: Did your 160 come with the long length of blue pvc that you ran to your sump?

Yes, in my pic you can see why. Seeing as they are run external it's good to have a longer piece to reach where you want sometimes.


Also don't ask nuocean any sales questions we don't want him to get banned. He cannon promote or recommend his product whatsoever. Just as whatever question you have and we can chime in