Category: Standard Skimmers

Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer Review

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The Bubble Magus Curve 5 protein skimmer is one of the most popular brands among saltwater reefers. I use 3 of them in the lab, for a variety of propagation tanks. We have them set up for our zonathids and mushrooms, along with a few other smaller species. Yes, it may be overkill. But we like to keep the water as clear as possible.

The Bubble Magus Curve 5 is a moderately-sized, in tank protein skimmer for saltwater tanks up to 140 gallons. It’s comparable to the SC Aquariums SCA-301 protein skimmer in terms of performance, although the SCA-301 only runs up to 65 gallons. However, the performance that I’ve seen from the Curve 5 is nothing but excellent. It’s just like a bigger version of the SCA-301 protein skimmer.

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SC Aquariums SCA-301 Protein Skimmer Review

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This is one of the best protein skimmers I’ve worked with in the lab, and is one of the most trusted brands available on the market today. SC Aquariums has been making protein skimmers for quite a while and has been a name thrown around on reefing forums and other aquatic websites online. Ask any reefer and they’ll know about SCA. The SC Aquariums SCA-301 is a protein skimmer built for aquariums up to 65 gallons in volume. I’ve worked with this model and it’s comparable to the Coralife Super Skimmer series of protein skimmers. I wrote a full review that you can check out if you’re interested. However, this review will be specifically for the SCA-301 by SC Aquariums. It’s a superior skimmer with a compact profile.

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Review of the Best Coralife Protein Skimmers

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Coralife needle-wheel protein skimmers are pretty much the new standard in reef and aquarium-keeping. Other than mesh-wheel designs, needle-wheel skimmers are a reliable, quiet, and efficient choice. I’ve worked with both mesh-wheel and needle-wheel skimmers, and it’s hard to recommend one over the other. They both work effectively over co-flow systems, so choosing one is really dependent on your setup.

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