reef octo. nwb150 or SWC x-treme 160?

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  1. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    Magus 7, Octo extreme 160, SWC xtreme 160

    what is the opinion on the NAC7 its cheaper
     
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    It's a good little skimmer. If that is what you were looking at, then I would have to throw in the SWC 160 come too. Same pump, but SWC quality is a bit better.

    For a 75g you have some room to wiggle. The SWC 160 cone or the NAC7 woudl do you well. If you want to max out then the 160 cylinders by Octo or SWC would be more... about as big as you want for a 75g.
     
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    well the thought is that I will have a 55 gallon sump with about 40 gallons of water in it with the 75 gallons do a totasl of 115 gallons. I do want to upgrade to a bigger tank later but really want to stay at the 75 marker for about 5 years before I go any bigger and money is an issue but I also have time to wait. but for the money the magus shows good review but the octo show good review grrrrrrr at the decions LOL
     
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    Well.. you really can't go wrong with any of them. The cones will be about maxed out... but still fine. The cylinders will be all you need.