Protein Skimmer - How To Set Up- How To Tune It - Bubble Magus Curve 5 

I just bought a Curve 7 skimmer. This video came out at the perfect time. I could not figure out how to break this thing in. I just noticed tonight that the adjustment pipe has a black dot like yours. Now I have it set to max! Thank you sir for your help!

Just got the Red Sea skimmer, you did an outstanding job explaining the bubbles, and tuning it

i just got the curve 5 today, it may have been updated since u got yours - waiting on my new tank to be delivered ( waterbox x 90.3 ) b4 i set it up - thanks for showing me how---- 10/10 buddy

Nice video. I have that skimmer been running it for 2 years now.

Good video, if yours randomly overflows sometimes it could be salt creep in the air intake. Mine develops on the plastic part of the intake where the airline attaches to the pump under the water gradually.

Billy. This is the only video I look up when I forget the height requirement for these.

Really helped me understand the minimum and maximum settings thank you so much 😊

Just got this skimmer today. Really helpful. Thank you so much

Another great video Billy! I've had my curve 5 for about a year and it's been literally maintenance free. Today I cleaned the entire rig and found the air venturi (white plastic nozzle on bottom of skimmer) was partially plugged. Cleaned it out with a dental pick and it's like new again. Just an FYI. Hope new tank is up and well - best always!

Nice video and that is one squeaky clean skimmer.

I have the same protein skimmer very happy with it

Just collected my Curve 5 today. :) Now I'm ready to set it up. Thank you

You saved me hours of putting this thing together!

Good info on the setting of the bubbles

Talk about timing! I got the extreme 5 for a 1/3 of the price of its competitors, despite the negative reviews. I pulled the plug and got one after watching this video. I dare say the negative reviews were related to this issue.

Thanks for a very informative video. Just had the water delivered and this has helped us out greatly.

Perfect bro recently I brought curve 9 I was facing same problem ur vedio help me a lot

Nice simple how to video Great work

Thank u, that was so helpful, exactly what I needed to know!!👍😁

yes I have one my self the curve 5 very good skimmer and there all so very affordable not like all the other brands

Great video Billy im goin to apply this to my Tunze skimmer, i turned it off because i was getting frustrated that it will fill up almost every day but i guess i had the bubble too high...

Great video I have the exact same skimmer and was having a issue tuning it. Thanks

Good video billy very informative and detailed . Was nice to watch thanks !

Good topic bud. Lots of people wanna throw a skimmer across the room when tuning it

Great video. You are a natural.

Great video Billy 👍 thanks for all the great info

Very informative video I just got my first skimmer and been trying to figure out where your sweet spot is suppose to be and no one really goes over that most vids just. Explain if a specific one is good or not thanks for the great vid 👍

Very helpful video, thank you Billy!

Great skimmer got one on my system too. Good vid billy.

Great video!!!, it took me forever to figure this out.

Great update thanks! Very helpful. 👍

Thanks for the info , I've been having problems with my coral life 65 gallon super skimmer just over flowing as soon as I turn it on.

dude i was about to sell my essence 130 because it kept filling up with water....i took your advice and sat it higher in the sump and now it looks like it will produce a stickier/dryer skimmate. thanks for the info!

Great update Billy.

I have an essops and cant keep it skimming! I dont have a cap on the adjuster and It dosnt say which way is lifting it! I dont have an ato so could that be why? I like the foam to build up and fall like you do so maybe because it keeps stopping and starting is the problem since I fill by hand! Very informative video and I cant believe no one has explained it this way! I am definitely buying an ato now because I am pretty sure thats the problem! Do I need a cap though because I bought it used and is the rule of thumb left lowers the bubbles? One thing I have noticed as well is I have to have the water level higher then I used to! What does that indicate? Oh, does putting hands in tank stop the skimming? I red that some where and that could also be part of the problem!

Exelente video me ayudo mucho, nice video bro i just buy one of these! Thanks

Your videos are killer man 👍🏻

Thank you; this helped me tune my new Reef Octopus.

Awesome vid thanks

Nice info mister Billy!

Ive got that one bro loveing it

Hi very helpful video cheers Billy

Good tips Billy!

Thanks

Thanks!

What is your sump diameter? And the deviders and also can i have a photo of ur sump?

Nice information. 👍

Good advice i like my bubbles breaking in the bottom of neck not the cup. I like dry skim

How do you think the curve 5 performed long term in your 75gal? It’s rated for 140gal so I thought it should be more than adequate but after looking back on aquacave website where I ordered it, in the description section I noticed it says only recommended to 65gal! I’ll be at 95gal including my sump. Should I return it? Thanks Billy!

I have green algae/slim in the bubbling chamber. Should I break down the skimmer to clean it?

It's crazy... I've watched several videos for the Elite 5, and read a bunch of reviews. Some of the videos say to run it 9.5-11 as directed, while some, such as you suggest, say to run it at 8.5-9. However, several reviews on saltwater aquarium say they got the best results running it at 7.5. It seems like this Skimmer has a lot of variance...

Het Bud, Great explanation on the Curve 5! I'm thinking of getting a protein skimmer for my 75-gallon tank (total around 100-110 gallons with the sump). I noticed you mentioned that you replaced your Curve 5 with the Reef Octo Essence S-130 in one of your comments. Can you please recommend which one you think would be better for my setup, the Curve 5 or the Reef Octo Essence S-130? Thanks!

Is it normal for micro bubbles to be coming out the button of the min and max pipe please

Hey, i am a super noob when it comes to this stuff. Do we just put the protein skimmer in the first chamber and plug it in? Or is there an outlet that we put from the skimmer to the second chamber of the sump?

I know this video is old, just wanted to ask about the tube coming off your air silencer. What is that? Mine does not have that tube, is it necessary?

Thanks Billy! I need a new protein skimmer and you sold me! Going to order one now. BTW, does it need to be cleaned prior to use? I read a reviewer saying they cleaned the skimmer (all parts) with soap and water prior to use.

I have bubble magus curve 5 I’m on day 1. I have it set to max. Is the skimmer suppose to put bubbles into the sump down by the where the pump Meets the adjustment tube?

No problems from day one... when it's cleaned or new you want your bubbles to be about an inch below the air flow bracket (skinny part of the neck)... give it a few hours and it'll skim away

Mines going nuts still, been running it for 3 weeks its sitting in 3" of water and still going crazy on max setting

I am considering getting one to place inside my 50 gallon lowboy with a medium to heavy bio load eventually any suggestions, an how quiet running are they

Just set it up 65 and like u sayıng skimmer is on max . How long should I keep it on max? Thx

I dont have a stump can i still use it

Great vid as always. I own a curve 7 and love it until I snapped 2 of the base screws for the body. Any idea what size the black nylon screws on the bottom are to try to find local if possible? Lol

Thanks for the vid.. just to clarify are you saying let the film build up on the neck first when the bubbles pop and then the skimmer will allow the skimmate to overflow in to cup?

Good video bro. I m changeing from Curve 7 to Deltec 1000.. is it same way to use it? Thanks in advance ☺

8 is the sweet spot!

Hi I hope you still look at your tread here, I was curious what you added to the air inlet on top?

What do you placed on the outtake? It looks blue?

Nice video

Thanks pops!

Hello Billy! Great video. Would like to ask what kind of a valve are you using at the end of the drain tube in place of the drain plug? That’s a great idea and I’ve lost my plug. Thanks

Great vid Billy. I notice you have an airline attached to the top red inlet cap? What is that for? Ozone? Thanks.

Whats the noise level on the this Skimmer?

Billy u like reef octopus 110 or bubble Magnus 5 better?

Are theses quiet?

Wish we knew what happened to Billy, loved your videos not sure where you went - hope everything is OK

I might watch it because I might want that advice.

There is problem if not fix it bubbles go up if getting up it’s ok ?! Or it’s if i have new tank the bubbles getting up !?

I did not know Max actually reduced the Bubbles...Thanks

What I wanna know is why the overflow tube is too low, it should be on the top so you can run a overflow Hose into a gallon

it's good for 55 gallons

Someone should tell them to add instructions, had no idea till I seen this video today. Thanks

Any reviews on this skimmer now? I'm about to start my 75 gallon reef tank and a 20 gallon long sump and I am currently in the market for a protein skimmer. Any advice on what skimmer any one would recommend would be great.

What is your sump made of, the walls.look like some sort of ornamentary stone

Is it possible to use it without sump

I’m setting up a 120gal fowlr tank do you recommend the 5 or 7

What's your sump water height set at Billy?

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Please turn off bg music when speaking!!

This did not explain how to set up?

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They are decent skimmers but no where near the quality off a nyos

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Im sorry but the Bubble Magus C5 MUST be at 6 INCHES of water!