At the same, you can easily take the protein skimmer out of the water and clean the internal parts thoroughly to keep it functioning. You won’t have to remove the waste manually, so keeping the tank clean will be a straightforward job. The dial on this machine is a little strange: you have to turn it to the “minimum” setting for the maximum water flow and vice versa. The great thing about these is that they work effectively without making a lot of noise… a win-win for you and your fish.

Despite its amazing features, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration before buying this protein skimmer.The Curve 5 does produce a lot of skimmate, and I cleaned out my cups every other day. The skimmate is foul green and smells. You’ll want to clean it out often, which is easy due to the convenient assembly of the body. It easily breaks apart for cleaning, or you can simply do a partial cleaning of the collection cup. As you might expect from a high quality, mid cost product, this is a very popular protein skimmer that can be find widely through the US. Another feature contributing to the efficiency of this protein skimmer is the included bubble plate. 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.

Place the top of the bubble diffuser onto the base and thread in the thumbscrew to hold it all together. 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. Also, if you run into overflow issues, you need to adjust your water level. Try raising it above the recommended level if you it keeps going crazy and overflowing into the cup. Once it settles, it should run fine. I have the Curve 5 in tanks going from 5.5’’ to 9’’ of water. You may need to play around with the water level if it keeps overflowing. The suggested water level is inaccurate- or at least I found it to be. 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.

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We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: Although it’s quite straightforward to put together, the company’s representatives don’t respond promptly if you have an issue with installation. You will have to look for answers on online forums where other people can help you with their previous experience.

It’s not exactly compact, as it’s a full-size protein skimmer. But it does have a small footprint for the performance and tank rating. The Curve 5 seems to run smaller than most skimmers I’ve worked with- in terms of height. The Curve 5 is about 18.5’’ in height, and 7’’ in length and width. You’ll probably have no problem fitting this in your sump, as the Curve 5 has a very small footprint. If you feel that the skimmer is producing too much noise, it’s time for maintenance. This means that the silencer might not be working correctly. 3. Easy Setup The skimmer is very well built with a removable cleaning body with easy adjustment. The pump sits right in the protein skimmer itself, leaving a small footprint. Bubble Magus Curve 5 Skimmer Set Up The BM-Curve 5 is pretty petite for a full-sized protein skimmer. We consider this a really good thing because its compact size keeps the footprint slim and allows almost any buyer to feel confident that it will fit in their tank’s sump. The pump in this machine is built into the reaction chamber, keeping it neatly out of the way while still working effectively. Described as ‘high performance’, this pump is what makes the BM-Curve 5 just so damn efficient.Grab the bubble diffuser and unthread the thumbscrew and slide the threaded end of the pump adapter through the hole of the bubble diffuser and thread it into the output of the pump.

I saw a number of recommendations for a brand I had little knowledge about Bubble Magus. Most of the reports I read on various forums were very complimentary so I set about investigating their various models of which there are many. Lots of people were singing the praises of the BM Nac range and in particular the Nac 6s and 7s. I was already to send for the Nac6 when I heard of a new BM skimmer called the Curve 5. This skimmer had a new very efficient pump of just 8watts and the skimmer had what I will describe as a milk bottle style body hence the curve name. Although this was new on the market a few people had them and all were extremely pleased with its performance so far. The skimmer was quiet and very efficient plus well made to boot people reported. So it was I sent off for one and a few days later it arrived as promised. This feature comes in handy because the air inlet is very close to the lid, so it can get clogged easily, especially if you’re overfeeding your fish.The silent operation won’t disturb your fish or anyone else in the room as you eliminate all the waste in the tank. A protein skimmer, also known as a foam fractionator, is a device used in marine aquaria and other water systems to remove organic waste and other impurities from the water. It works by generating a fine mist of water and air bubbles, which are then passed through a column of water. The organic waste and other impurities in the water are attracted to the surface of the bubbles and are carried to the top of the column, where they are collected and removed from the system.