Just can not find the right skimmer :(

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by EllisJuan, Feb 2, 2011.

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  1. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I am looking for a skimmer for my 65g. It is going to have a pretty decent bio-load. My problem is space under my tank is limited. The footprint needs to be less the 7x10 and the shorter the better. I am really looking for power in a compact design.

    Can anyone give me some suggestions?
     
    EllisJuan, Feb 2, 2011
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    well I'm thinking about buying the swc 120 cone skimmer, you may want the 160 but I don't know if its less then 7x10 like the 120
     
    sostoudt, Feb 2, 2011
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    The SWC extreme 160 is listed as having a 9 x 7 footprint

    HTH

    Steve
     
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  4. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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  5. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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  6. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    have heard good things from the magnus from other reefrs on the sight.
     
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  7. ReefPlayground

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    reef ocopus has a sm footprint cone skimmer line as well as bubble magus.
     
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  8. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I ordered the SWC 150 BMK. IT uses the same pump as the 160 cone, is $75 cheaper, and has a little smaller footprint. Everything I have read elsewhere seems to be positive.

    Does anyone here have one? Do you think it should perform well on my 65g?
     
    EllisJuan, Feb 14, 2011
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  9. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    It's here.... :)

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    I'll post some pictures when it is setup and running. Can anyone give memsome setup, break in, and tuning tips?
     
    EllisJuan, Feb 17, 2011
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  10. Nvizn

    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    Excellent choice. More than enough and room for a future upgrade.
     
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