New Skimmer -- Bubble Magus NAC8

[SkullV]

Ordered a Bubble Magus NAC8 skimmer today. I REALLY like my NAC6 but I cracked the volute coming off the pump (figured out why the pump seemed "weak") and instead of buying a $60 pump I decided to just upgrade!

Pretty excited to see how this will perform on my system with the bio-pellets. I'm just REALLY hoping my Swabbie will fit on this new skimmer or I can get Justin at Avast Marine to retrofit the Swabbie motor onto the new skimmer top.

Going From --> To

• BM NA6A --> BM NAC8
• Cylinder --> Cone
• Atmann 2500 --> Atmann 3000
• Single Bubble Plate --> "New" Dual Bubble Plate
• Rated 90g-150g --> Rated 130g-210g

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Of course I'll keep you all updated with photos, videos, and a comparison review!

 

[ColaAddict]

Nice! How do you like that swabbie device and how often do you clean your skimmer collection cup with the swabbie working?

 

[Lil BamBam]

Looks like a killer skimmer : )

 

[SkullV]

Out with the old, in with the new:

NAC8 only 24 hours in:

 

[poidog]

Mmmm snog

 

[rattyE36]

sweet!

 

[SkullV]

Gotta say, this new skimmer is INCREDIBLE. Dark black gunk, STINKS, and my water has never looked clearer. I love Bubble Magus stuff!

I'll try and get a new foam production photo today. I can't wait to get my swabbie retrofitted to work with this new skimmer.

 

[adam87]

Nice skimmer.

 

[SkullV]

So I think by now it is definitely broken in all the way. The skimmate that this thing pulls out stinks! Probably has a lot to do with the biopellets though.

Bubble Magus NAC8 Skimmate - YouTube

 

[The reefer]

Looks nasty. But awesome cuz it's working great.

 

[SkullV]

Finally got my swabbie retrofitted into the top for the NAC8! Back to being lazy again!!!

Click image for video of Swabbie in action!



http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/... Tank Build/?action=view&current=VID00009.mp4

 

[The reefer]

That is awesome. I wish they would make a small enough one for my bm 3.5 skimmer.

 

[Crooks]

They make a swabie that fits a swc300a? I never want open this thing again.

 

[SkullV]

I'm sure they do/can. What diameter is the skimmer lid and neck? They claim they can retrofit it into anything you want.

 

[Heidi]

Alright that Swabbie is super cool! I think I may need that I have a reef octopus 3000, do they fit all skimmer brands? Also what happens to the gunk that they "squeegee" off the neck? I would be willing to bet my skimmer collects about 2/3s of the solid crap on the inside of its neck, and so (as I too run bio pellets) I am having to clean it about every day in order to keep that surface smooth. Thanks for any info!
Heidi

 

[SkullV]

You would need to skim a bit wetter (you should with biopellets anyway) in orer to keep the squeegee lubricated. I generally clean the squeegee/skimmer top off once a month with a paper towel. They can retrofit a swabbie into ANY skimmer top (as long as the neck is large enough for the squeegee to fit.) but if you get your measurements they sell a bunch of premade swabbies as well.