Bubble Magus Qq1 Hang-on Nano Protein Skimmer Review

Sean W.

Hey guys,

I wanted to give a quick review of this Bubble Magnus QQ1 HOB poly peptide skimmer!

This is my first reef tank and I didn't fully understand the importance of a skimmer, then I idea I could merely practise without. Subsequently condign a bit more educated and a few boyfriend hobbyists stressing the importance of a skimmer, I buckled and decided it is a piece of kit I need to add to my tank. However I used a SunSun 704 Canister every bit the filtration for my tank, recycled from my freshwater setup. So I didn't have a sump to put a skimmer in, and then I knew it would have to be a HOB style.

I only had iii" inches betwixt my wall and the back of my tank, and this was actually the merely skimmer that I could find that would fit in that space, so I figured I would give it a shot.

I didn't take unboxing pictures, simply information technology was very well packaged and came with everything I needed to get it going.

I knew this unit was designed for rimless tanks, and the rim on my Petco 55 gallon tank was going to exist also large, just I read other reviews say the trimmed the rim and was able to go information technology to fit onn tanks with rims. So I was hopeful. Luckily I was able to become it to fit!

As y'all can run across I had to apply a razor blade to make it fit, but it did with no problem!

It doesn't intrude too much into the tank, and from a viewing top, I don't see it in the tank at all, you have to duck down to run across it. the unit is black and I accept a black background, so it blends in pretty well.

Getting information technology primed was a little tricky. You have to cover the air pigsty with your finger and constantly cascade h2o into the unit, probably took a adept gallon of water to get it primed. In one case I figured that out it was working bully!

It started to piece of work near instantly! This was the first "load" for lack of a ameliorate word.

and this was the 2nd time I cleaned the cup.

The unit is rated for up to a 25 gallon tank according to the manufacturer, but I put it on my 55 gallon, and its working great! After getting information technology, I was told under sizing the skimmer is not such a bad thing because it will piece of work more consistently.

Every bit far as sound, its very quiet, at that place is a slight hum to it, only it'southward not intrusive at all.

Last thing I think would be microbubbles, a few make information technology through the sponge that is supposed to end them, but it'southward nothing terrible, totally acceptable....

So ya... after using information technology for almost a month I have been very happy with information technology!

It's on amazon for $80, only you can get them from AliExpress for $40, but I wanted to be able to return information technology if I didn't like it, so I got it off Amazon.

Gets a large thumbs up from me!

DC Reefer

Nice review, thanks for sharing!!!

PS - tank looks overnice likewise - can you provide a full tank shot

Kinjirra

been looking at this one for my 34g....not a fan of the behemothic skimmers or the ones with all the plumbing inside the display.

Sean W.

Nice review, thanks for sharing!!!
PS - tank looks nice as well - can yous provide a full tank shot

Here's the most recent FTS I accept!

Hallowhead

following upwards. Would yous all the same recommend it?

Sean W.

following up. Would you still recommend it?

Its been great! 2 thumbs up.

Sean W.

I've been using information technology for almost nine months now... Even so working Neat on my 55 gallon. Still would HIGHYLY recommend information technology.

But gripe I've found with it is that every time I do a h2o modify, and the water level in the tank drops below the intake level of the skimmer, And so I have to re-prime it every time I do a water alter... Not a large deal. Only takes xxx seconds to re-prime it, and its dorsum up and running.

Still 2 thumbs up

ScottJ

I added a QQ1 to a 20gal nigh no sump about a month agone. And so far, I'm very pleased. And yes. I exercise have to reprime after a WC.

Sean W.

Looks similar BRS did a quick spotlight on this guy, echoing what I have found:

redlinda1

Its been great! ii thumbs up.

Sean, i just purchased this and added it to my tank. it is making bubbles but not enough to come thru the tube and into the cup. Is there a trick to this?

edanursezer2001

Sean, i just purchased this and added it to my tank. it is making bubbles only not enough to come up up thru the tube and into the cup. Is there a trick to this?

Did y'all fix information technology? if so, how?

chris_pull

I recently started using this skimmer but I detect it to have a super loud hum. Does information technology quieten down with time or could there be something incorrect with mine?

ScottJ

Mine doesn't accept a loud hum, but information technology isn't exactly silent. Perchance the motor isn't seated properly? I would take information technology autonomously and reassemble to meet if information technology quiets down.

chris_pull

Mine doesn't take a loud hum, merely information technology isn't exactly silent. Maybe the motor isn't seated properly? I would take it apart and reassemble to come across if it quiets downwardly.

Thank you, I'thousand non sure how but I seem to have fabricated it much quieter now.