China made skimmer - Bubble Magus-BM150

[wayner]

I ordered one 2 days ago for my 70 gallon cube which isn't up and running yet, no converter needed, it's all set to plug in and go, I ordered the BM100, cost me 160 canadian including shipping (USPS), what the hell, if the pump dies in a year, it's 40 bucks for a new one, there suppose to be very well made.

I ordered it from here.

http://www.nuocean.com/skimmers

[Bryan]

How is the water level inside of the skimmer adjusted?

[wayner]

Mine's not up and running yet, but I would assume it's by turning the Blue stand pipe., you should be able to adjust the water level inside the skimmer by just turning the pipe, this will open and close off the water inlet at the bottom.

[geeluk]

Yes, the water level is adjusted by the standpipe. The pipe is cut at an angle and the level is adjusted by turning the pipe. According to the instructions, the skimmer is supposed to sit in a water level of 27-30 cms. The water level in my sump was higher so I have mine sitting on egg crate.

Overall the skimmer is running very well. It is very quiet and produces a nice wet skim. It is sensitive to feedings, the bubble level drops down for a little while during feeds. I think this is the case for most skimmers anyway.

Hey Wayner let us know how your 100 runs.

[AJ_77]

Originally Posted by wayner

Mine's not up and running yet

Wayne, it's got to be up and running by now!
How is it for you?

[ksalt]

By rotating the vertical blue tube (pipe), which is the outlet. It is cut on an angle to acts as a valve.

[Coleus]

Thinking of order one, anyone in Calgary want to order one so we can save on shipping cost?