{"product_id":"bubble-magus-curve-7-elite-protein-skimmer","title":"Bubble Magus Curve 7 Elite Protein Skimmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBubble Magus Curve 7 Elite Protein Skimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the in-sump skimmer that punches above its price: a cell-cast acrylic body, a quiet Sicce PSK-600 needle-wheel pump and a geared water-level knob that makes tuning a two-finger job. Sized for the sump under a 100 to 200 gallon reef, it fits a 9.3 by 7.9 inch footprint and stands just under 21 inches tall. It pulls a dense, dry skimmate for tanks from 100 gallons with a heavy bioload up to 200 gallons lightly stocked, and every part comes apart for cleaning. Choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bubble-magus-curve-5-elite-protein-skimmer\"\u003eCurve 5 Elite\u003c\/a\u003e for smaller systems, and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSicce PSK-600 needle-wheel pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e 661 GPH of water and 520 LPH of air from a pump famous for running quiet and lasting for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeared water-level control:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn the knob to raise or lower the water level inside the body and dial in wet or dry skimmate without touching the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast acrylic body:\u003c\/strong\u003e crystal-clear, thick-walled acrylic that shows you exactly what is happening in the neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes apart completely:\u003c\/strong\u003e body, cup, pump and base separate for a real cleaning instead of a rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup drain port:\u003c\/strong\u003e the easy-lift collection cup has a built-in drain, so you can run a line to a larger container and stretch maintenance intervals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet by design:\u003c\/strong\u003e vibration-reducing feet and soft connectors keep pump hum out of the cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhich Tank Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight bioload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 200 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium bioload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 150 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy bioload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 100 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRate by how you stock, not just by gallons. A lightly stocked SPS system sits at the top of the range; a fish-heavy tank with big eaters should sit near the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetup and Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a sump section with 9.5 to 11 inches of water; use a stand or a raised platform if your sump runs deeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the cup, connect the air line to the silencer and plug in the pump. Set the water-level knob low to start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it 1 to 2 weeks to break in while the acrylic loses its manufacturing residue, then raise the level a little at a time until foam climbs steadily into the neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty and wipe the cup weekly, clean the neck as skimmate builds, and pull the pump for a vinegar soak every few months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBubble Magus Curve 7 Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSicce PSK-600 needle-wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e29 W, 120 V, 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e661 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e520 LPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e9.25 x 7.87 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e20.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended water level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e9.5 to 11 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIn-sump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCell-cast acrylic, red accent fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBubble Magus Curve 7 Elite protein skimmer with Sicce PSK-600 pump, collection cup with drain port, air silencer and tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bubble-magus-curve-5-elite-protein-skimmer\"\u003eBubble Magus Curve 5 Elite Protein Skimmer\u003c\/a\u003e, for tanks up to 125 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyplab-genesis-rock-2-pack\"\u003ePolypLab Genesis Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, extra biological filtration to pair with mechanical export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it run hang-on or external?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The Curve Elite is an in-sump skimmer and needs to sit in 9.5 to 11 inches of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it not skimming out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e New acrylic needs a break-in period. Run it for a week or two at a low water level and it will settle into a steady foam head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet or dry skimmate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower water level makes drier, darker skimmate that needs emptying less often; raise it for wetter skimming when nutrients are high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it loud?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sicce pump is one of the quietest in its class, and the rubber feet and connectors keep vibration off the sump. A gurgle at the silencer usually means the air line needs adjusting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bubble Magus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48094988796123,"sku":"232035","price":369.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/232035-bubblemagus-elite7-proteinskimmer-an.webp?v=1767120566","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bubble-magus-curve-7-elite-protein-skimmer","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}