Macro Aqua DC Controllable Skimmer

 

How could this sweet skimmer slip thru our radar when it has got everything  you  need in a skimmer:   The Taiwanese base company - Macro Acro  has released this   this skimmer late of  2010.   Despite having the ultimate killer feature for a skimmer; a sleek body cone design coupled with a bubble plate and equip with a controllable DC pump this skimmer did not make it to the Headline of any reefing forum.   Let's take  another look and give this skimmer a chance to shine.

Bubble Pioneer

Bubble Pioneer   reintroducing  a new line of Cone Skimmer.   First stop;  a compact  BP-CE180  and  slightly larger BP-CE 200.   Flashback year 2009;  Bubble Pioneer  was one of the company that introduce us  a cheaper cone skimmer.  Now, come 2011 ...we are   expecting that this   company from Singapore to introduce more models.

 

HERO : the new skimmer from Bubble Magus!

Bubble Magus,  the now famous  maker of  cheap skimmer from China  has just introduce their new  HERO:  the skimmer that will save us from  other skimmer.    Bless with good look and  beastly performance,  these new skimmer will save us from disasters.

oh loooook!......   it's a shark!.....    it's a submarine!....     NO!  ITS  HERO!!!

 

The best looking skimmer yet from Bubble Magus.

Coming in three models,   the specs of this skimmer is  yet to be announce but Bubble Magus has step forward to share on what has been improved of this models.


*  New parabolic body cone design  greatly enhances the efficiency up to 10%
*  Innovative collection cup shroud  enhancing the collection to 5%
*  Unique air nozzle, promoting excellent mixing ratio of air and water to achieve dense micro bubble.
*  Advance collection cup,  easy to disassemble.
*  Improved  Bubble plate  to reduce water turbulence.
*  Quick-Release design for easy pump access and cleaning
*  Ergonomic  adjustment knob,  sleeker and smoother for fine tuning
*  New thicker materials and advance  processing technology.

head pass the break to see the other two models:

SKiMZ Monzter SM251: Unboxing and Put to the TEST

 

SKiMZ  getting the unboxing treatment:   as done by a member of  sgreefclub.com  clee123.  

but first here's the skimmers specs as posted  before:

 

      Technical Data:                                                       

         • Skimmer pump: 2 Skimz ES5000 needlewheel
         • Power consumption: 40W
   • Air intake: 1920 l/h                                                        

     Dimension:

         • L 286 x W 286 x H 570mm
         • Skimmer body diameter (mm): 250

    For Aquariums:

         • 1000 - 3000 litres

    Installation:

         • In sump version                     

SKiMZ new KONE skimmers

Singapore: "Skimz KONE’s conical-shape has distinct design advantages – the bubbles in the reaction chamber are forced to move vertically upward, resulting in natural foam formation to minimize bubble bursting. This natural foam formation of the bubbles reduces surface agitation, thus creating a gentle foaming within the skimmer and results in increased skimming efficiency. Together with the use of the bubble plate design, turbulence within the reaction chamber is significantly reduced, allowing maximum air flow capacity in a compact skimmer.

SKIMZ’s latest design allows cleaned water to exit the protein skimmer chamber at its base where it is almost bubble-free. Precise adjustment of the water level within the skimmer body can now be easily achieved using the new Micro-adjustable Valve."

 Skimz Kone E Series SK181

Technical Data:
    • Skimmer pump: 1 Skimz ES2800 needlewheel
    • Power consumption: 13W
    • Air intake: 780 l/h

Dimension:
    • L 206 x W 206 x H 550mm
    • Cone base Ø (mm): 180

For Aquariums:
    • 200 - 1,200 l

Skimz Kone E Series SK201 


Technical Data: 
     • Skimmer pump: 1 Skimz ES5000 needlewheel
     • Power consumption: 20W
     • Air intake: 960 l/h


Dimension:
     • L 236 x W 236 x H 560mm
     • Cone base Ø (mm): 200

For Aquariums:
     • 800 - 2,000 l

Skimz Kone E Series SK251

Technical Data:
     • Skimmer pump: 2 Skimz ES5000 needlewheel
     • Power consumption: 40W
     • Air intake: 1,920 l/h


Dimension:
     • L 286 x W 286 x H 570mm
     • Cone base Ø (mm): 250

For Aquariums:
     • 1,000 - 3,000 l

BubbleMagus Cone Skimmer: Growing Big

Not only that the China base company is expanding their reach , .. their product line  increasing,.. but also their flagship model is growing big.   Bubble Magus the maker of  throw-away price  yet mud-making skimmer  is avenging their models to cater for bigger tanks.   Welcome  the two big " CONE"  brother; NAC9 & BM-NAC77.

NAC9  with improved bubble plate

Specification:

Needlewheel cone protein skimmer  

Capability :     1500L-2000L (395G-530G)

pump:            atman ph4000 (made in china)

Pump power:  25W,  220V 50Hz

air intake :      1020L/H

Dimensions:    310×260×570mm( 12.2" * 10.2" * 22.4 ")
Water Level    :9.5"-11"

BM-NAC77


Specification:
Meshwheel cone protein skimmer

Capability :        800L-1200L (210G-315G)
pump:                atman ph2500 X2(made in china)
Pump power:    56W, 220V 50Hz /110V 60Hz
air intake :        1000L/H
Dimensions:     400×310×575mm( 15.7" * 12.2" * 22.6 ")
cylinder:           Max 9"
Water Level :  9.5"-11"


Both model is in production and should be ready to ship shortly.    Have your dealer ask them to preorder yours and get back to us for feed back.  

Aqua Excel Skimmers: GONE BERSERK!

Aqua excel  strikes back with vengeance!!  May not be as big as the Chinese Bubble Magus brand yet... but  that would be a thing of the past.  With a killer line-up,  Aqua Excel is attempting to change chinese history.   Not only coming up with kids-stuff choices  but also they are reinventing the bubble plate.   Very different compare to other  famous branded skimmer.  The principle is the same but to help ease the turbulence,  Aqua Excell  instead have their holes on the side.

And below is the full selection of the latest models coming from Aqua Excel.  Which one is the right one? 

BM-NAC 7 caught on Video

finally a video.... the result?


check it out........................

AQUAEXCEL CONE Skimmer... PARADED!

Another day, another skimmer from China.


QUESTION: If you are going to join the band wagon of skimmers for the modern day Aquarium Hobbyist, how would you catch their attention?

ANSWER: simply build this skimmer! everything a hobbyist wanted> Skimmer design-
(COPY the cone design), good quality known pump and CHEAP PRICE!

AE-CSE TP External:

diameter: 180MMX80MM
Actual size: 35X26X59 (CM)
Rated for tank size: 600-800L
Pump: Germany AQUA BEE2000I Power: 220V/50HZ 33W
Power consumption : 27.6W




AE-CS insump

diameter: 180MMX80MM
Actual size: 27.5X21X591.5 (CM)
Rated for size: 600-800L
Pump: Germany AQUA BEE2000I Power: 220V/50HZ 33W
Power consumption: 17W





AE-CME External

Diameter: 250MMX100MM
Actual size: 50X29X50 (CM)
Rated for tank size: 1000-1200L
Pump: Germany EHEIM1260
Power: 220V/50HZ 65W
Power consumption: 33W




AE-CM insump

Diameter: 230MM X 100MM
Actual size: 31.5X24X58.5 ( CM)
Rated for tank sizw: 1000-1200L
Pump: Germany EHEIM1260
Power: 220V/50HZ 65W
Power consumption: 26W





AE-CLIO

Diameter: 300MM X 150MM
Actual size: 49X45X61 (CM)
Rated for tank size: 2500L
Pump: HAGEN7500
Power: 220V/50HZ 100W
Power Consumption: 65W




AE-CL

Diameter: 230MM X 100MM
Actual size: 31.5X24X5 (8.5CM)
Rated for tank size:1200-1500
Pump: Germany AQUA BEE5000
Power: 220V/50HZ 75W
Power consumption: 42w

with so many models to choose from, whose ideal skimmer is not met yet? Unfortunately, this skimmer is available only in Asia for now. Let's wait for US/Europe retailers to bring them.

NAC7 CONE SKIMMER from Bubble Magus- OUTED!

NAC 7 built-in protein skimmer
Product Type:

NAC 7 built-in protein skimmer
For Tank: 500 ~ 700L
Pump Model: ATMAN PH2500 (brush)
Pump parameters: AC 220 ~ 240V/50Hz 45W; Maximum head: 2.25m;
Maximum flow rate: 2500l / h
the actual power consumption 28 watts
maximum dimensions: 235 × 215 × 500mm,
best water level at: 250 - 270mm


It's the same everything (spec) in a different casing. It's now CONED!

Bubble Magus Cone Skimmer

Just about time for Bubble Magus to produce their own version of the cone...



That looks like their own original design. Not a copy of famous brand. yar yar yar.... Let's wait and see until one user could post how this baby works. By the looks of it, the neck appears small.

DIY Cone Skimmer

I stumbled upon this site base in Hongkong. Amaze by the DIY'er skill in making a topnotch Cone Skimmer the likes of ATB and/or Bubble King. A supermoderator of the said site; QQ > his username posted this DIY in July 26 2009.

I don't understand mandarin so i'll just post the pictures he posted.







And now the best part of QQ DIY; molding the cone body from a flat acrylic panel.


the acrylic sheet:


the mold:

yes. I think it's a vase too. here's how he did it.





1.make the pattern.







2. Trace.



3.MOLD with a heat gun.



this is what you'll end -up




Now for the Neck



the Base:





the Pipe;









THE BODY




The Bubble Diffuser





The Collection Cup







The FULL Assembly





I was blowned with the over-all looks of his DIY. NOT a DIY-look for me it seems. Anyway, QQ has more of his test on this build but since I don't understand mandarin and i have no access to the forum I could not tell you how it is performance wise. What I understand scanning on his thread is that the maxi-jet pump is not powerful enough to get a goo skimmate instead he had it running with Aquabee and experimenting with Eheim too.


I think this video is running aquabee.

test video


test video 2



here's QQ full link of his DIY