Bubble Magus Distribution
 

We are pleased to announce after much back and forth we have now signed to distribute Bubble Magus skimmers and other equipment throughout our dealer network.

Bubble Magus have quite the following in North America and the brand name is getting some serious street cred now, especially since they have introduced the skimmers with German pump options such as aqua bee and Eheim.

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If you have interest in any specific model (and there are lots of them) please email us at sales@aqua-digital.com with your questions

More news to follow during January.

Great news. Will anyone in Calgary be carrying them?

Email Sent :D Looking at either 180CS or NAC7

This mean they're going to block eBay sales to Canada?

wow email flood alert :razz: I think I have replied to everyone.

I hope all our dealers will be supplying these, please give us a few days to get pricing together we are doing are damn hardest to make sure canada gets the best and cheapest supply possible.

I will update you every step of the way :)

Ebay - This is what Bubble magus told us by email

What is happening with Ebay?-------- I have asked my dealers to stop to sell my products in Ebay and purchasing has no warranty only through dealers in your country

We will get them in for anyone local as we are now setup as a distributor with Aqua Digital.

Thanks!

This is the provisional stock list

BM150 Pro
NAC6A
NAC7
BM180
BM220CS2
BM200E

As you can see we have put a lot of emphysis on units that come with AQua Bee or Eheim pumps but also stocking the two Atman units that are popular also.

If we have missed anyones requirements please let us know.

They will ship by sea freight and we are working right now on schedules.

Prices will based on what everyone can find elsewhere but shipped from local canadian dealers and prices in canadian dollars. So cheaper for you basically ;)

We are a Calgary dealer for Aqua-Digital so you could order through Red Coral.
Kevin

I have passed the Calgary guys your way for these when they come in Kevin ;) Let me know if you get any specific requirements.

If you can get the BM200P model that would be awesome.. The 200E models are too tall..;)

I have the BMQQ and I can tell you that it's a great little unit. At the pricing that I bought it for from the US on-line store (and probably the price your Canadian stores can sell it for) there are few nano skimmers out there that will do as well.

I can't wait to see them in person myself.

Ken - BWA

I spoke with bubble magus last night and the first shipment can leave the factory at the end of January, take into account this is sea freight shipping!

the atman pump versions will not come in on the first shipment, but we are focussing on the eheim and aqua bee versions anyway. I know the NAC7 is popular so we are bringing over the one that has the aqua bee fitted.

I personally am not a fan of the Atman and think it is wise spending the extra for the German pumps.

Once things start to flow better we will carry a few of the Atman version skimmers if there is a demand.

pricing - I am just waiting for sea freight quotes and container sizes.

Little update for you

Here is the confirmed first shipment line up

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BM150 pro

Needlewheel protein skimmer
Capability : 600L-800L(155G -215G)
pump:Auqbee 2000/I
Pump power: 19W, 110V 60Hz
air intake : 500L/H
Dimensions: 265×170×545mm(10.4" * 6.7" * 21.4")
cylinder: 6"
Water Level :9.5"-11"

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BM-180-CS Cone Skimmer

Needlewheel protein skimmer
Capability : 700L-900L(185G -240G)
pump:Auqbee 2000/I
Pump power: 19W, 110V 60Hz
air intake : 500L/H
Dimensions: 230*270*520mm(9.0" * 10.6" * 20.4")
cylinder: MAX 7"
(colour most likely will be white)

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BM-220CS Cone Skimmer

Needlewheel protein skimmer
Capability : 1200L-1700L(315G-450G)
pump:EHEIM 1260
Pump power: 33W, 110V 60Hz
air intake : 960L/H
Dimensions: 250*310*575MM (9.8" * 12.2" * 22.6")
cylinder: MAX 9"
Water Level :9.5"-11"

I know some have requested different models but due to factory time scales we did not want to delay this first shipment so if what you require is not here, we will be getting them we just have to get a manufacturing time slot allocated.

We have chosen for starters to wet your taste buds the 3 most sort after skimmers that are made.

Prices to follow we hope by then end of this week if all planets align for us ;)

THIS is estimated!!

BM-150Pro = $349 retail

BM-180CS = $399retail

BM-220CS = $699 retail

Of course prices are in CAD and no duty or other rubbish! And shipped from your "CANADIAN retailer"

These prices depend on exchange rate and shipping costs!

Excellent news as I think most people will be really impressed with Bubble-Magus quality.

Good prices. The BM150 is pretty much the same cost as having it shipped from China and the BM-180CS is actually a little less then it would have cost from China.

Well everything is starting to fall into place, we have a good USD rate right now and also the Canadian border control advance notification have rated these at 0% tariff :mrgreen:

Just waiting for shipping quotes now, they are taking their time.

First order scheduled to leave end of January!

I had a long talk with the head of B-M last night and they are moving away from the supply channels of previous and to proper distribution which we have been provded with, so this ensures good clean supply, equal pricing and no hassle warranty proceedures. (Of course we hope this is never required)

hi every one i was just wondering if some one can tell me which skimmer is better the bm 180cs or the bm 200p i see the 180cs has an aquabee pump and i hear they are good pumps but the pump on the 200p i have never heard of and was just wondering if any one can tell me what the difference is or which skimmer is better thank you

The 200P has a larger capacity rating over the 180CS and also comes with a Sicce pump, not my favourite choice but thats my personal view where as the 180Cs comes with an aqua bee.

If you are looking for a skimmer of the 200P size I would go with the 220Cs, not only does it have the advantages of being a cone which provides greater DOC removal but it also comes with a rock solid Eheim pump.

is there to different 180cs because i found one for 395.00 and one for 350.00 on the same site

No

what site?

Here is the range

http://www.bubble-magus.com/en/produ...roductSort=293

bubblemagusskimmers.com in your opinion will the bm 180cs be good for a 155gal tank or do you recomend another bm for under 350.00

is cone shaped better

Research tells us cone shape is better as it draws the bubbles more vertically with less turbulance leading to greater DOC being trapped.

The site you show is one of the Chinese sites and the reason why Bubble Magus have now gone down the route of official distributors which we signed to last week. This resolves supply, variant pricing and warranty issues (which are rare).

You have a 600L system so the 180Cs is perfect.

Our dealers will have stock by mid to late February

Do you have a link to that Aqua, I would like to give that a read.

Steve

You can always do what I did and google cone skimmer benefits, advantages research. ;)

This is fantastic news. I will be getting my order in for sure!

:)

Update - the shipment is due to leave next week, if all goes well and the shipment does not get caught in the annual holiday new year close down we will have them mid Feb.

I will be releasing prices to dealers once we have final shipping quotes but they are coming in as expected and on target to maintain the prices we have announced.

One note - Bubble magus now moving to distribution supply only are looking at setting MAP pricing, we have worked with them to make sure this stays favourable to you all.

Thread moved to The bubble magus club section

I see you changed the prices today. All went up about $50 bucks?

Chris

Yep and that is why in the post it says "estimate"

We received the correct shipping prices from all 3 shippers and they came in 15% higher and the rate of exchange has gone from 1.02 to 1.08 at time of ordering and paying.

BM have also set the MAP prices at above this, but we are negotiating down for you.

The only thing that will ever change these figures now is if the USD goes above 1.10.

I guess it's not that far off. 180Cs form BM directly, $290, +60 shipping to my door. $350 USD

Yep and when you take into account the USD conversion rate right now credit cards are using 1.11 as the rate so multiply that figure by 11%!

The prices quoted are CAD here and always will be.

I spoke with BM in depth last night and they are actually setting the MAP at $399USD ($440.00CAD) for the BM150pro we are sticking for now at $349.00CAD.

If the exchange rate goes crazy then we would have to respond, but we are doing everything in our power to make sure the BM stays within range.

What is MAP?

same as MRSP but US version

M.A.P. - Minimum Advertised Pricing Policy

Manufacturers have a Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy that distributors are contractually required to not "advertise" their product below a specific price. This is a required contract with these suppliers for us to resell their products.

Steve, I'm sure you've seen this but just in case you haven't here's the article: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/1/aafeature

To date it (and the previous study/article), are the only "peer reviewed" articles I've seen published on TOC, and DOC removal for skimmers. This article indicates that the inclusion of a cone did not improve performance for the skimmers tested.

nope never saw that thanks.. confirmed some of my suspisions.. might as well spend 250 on a **** as it will preform just as good as that 900 buck bubble king :mrgreen:

that was a good read as the only reading i coule find saying cones were better were from the people trying to sell them.

Steve

This is why we will be offering both styles so everyone can have what they want ;)

I think the cone argument is more to do with what people prefer rather than if there is any advantages, the price is the same so it comes down to personal choice.

Yeah it's nice that there is finally some objectivity and accountability starting to occur in this hobby as it relates to equipment. Hopefully the days of sensational unsubstantiated BS marketing hype are moving into our rear view mirror. Ultimately though, while the information is becoming available it's incumbent upon consumers to seek objective information and make informed decisions. We just need to see this trend put pressure on manufacturers to make some changes and justify some of their marketing claims *cough-Zeovit-cough* (as one example).