SWC skimmer

[1guydude]

I just ordered my 1st big skimmer yesterday...its not the cone model however! Does it matter? I ordered the 150....should i have gotten the 160? Its for my 75gal/50b sump! Any input on either skimmer is great and appreciated too!

 

[jrgilles]

I am using a 160 cone for my 75 DT, 50 sump and 20 fuge. You should be ok though I think. The cone just makes it a bit easier to push the skimmate up. Maybe someone more knowledgeble will chime in

 

[1guydude]

bump s

 

[colin779]

I also have the 160 cone, its on my 90 with a 30 gallon sump. Seems to work really well. Skimmy had mentioned that either one would be good for my application. I think the cone is just a newer design and allegedly can handle a little bit higher bio load. The only reason i got the cone was because i was able to get a deal on it at the time and I'm pretty budget conscious =) The 150 is probably fine though, that's the one i was originally going to get.

 

[jrgilles]

Where is skimmy??? I thought he had a sponsor forum here, green skimmers or something like that. Don't see it anymore

 

[Skimmy]

havent sold skimmers for about almost a year now...

but... the swc 150 is great for a 75g, excellent skimmer, 700lph air at 25 watts, excellent design features.
in tests between the 150 and 160 cone, the cone pulled about 20-25% more skimmate, but the 150 is still a beast of a skimmer for up to about 120g.

 

[1guydude]

k great... thxs for the input!
i heard bmk stands for bubble magnus killer

 

[Skimmy]

you are correct sir.. bubble magus killer...lulz

 

[mwebber28]

I am using a 160 cone for my 75 DT, 50 sump and 20 fuge. You should be ok though I think. The cone just makes it a bit easier to push the skimmate up. Maybe someone more knowledgeble will chime in

i'm thinking about getting a 160. How often do you have to clean the impeller on that guy.

 

[JJMoneyman]

I have a SWC 150 on one of my systems and it does very good for me. Been up and running about a year.

 

[justforfun]

i run the 160 on my 75g sps dom. (5 fish)- 40b frag(2 fish)-55g lps (3 fish).....all plumbed to my 55sump with the awesome 160 plugging away

 

[colin779]

i'm thinking about getting a 160. How often do you have to clean the impeller on that guy.

I've cleaned mine once in the time I've had it (I actually dont know how long, under a year). I do all my pumps about every six months though. When I had it apart and cleaned it it didn't seem to be fouled up at all.

 

[Skimmy]

its a good idea to clean every pump you own once a season.
vinegar and hot water is best, or muratic acid.

 

[mwebber28]

I heard that a dirty impeller wheel was one of the hits against the unit. I currently clean my ASM every 6 months. So by your guys input I should be fine.

I'm running a 75gal with a 40gal sump and figure a heavy load. I'm guessing the 160 is a better option over the 150 from what I've read. How long did it take you guys to break it in. Has anyone had to replace their pump yet.

 

[1guydude]

Mine was broke in after 3 days... The pump is from italy and puts out a nice white thick foam in the body! I dont think the cone makes that much of a diff... choice is urs though.

 

[mwebber28]

Ok so I went for it and got the SWC 160 cone without seeing it in action, which is a big leap at $275.

Could not be happier!!!!!

This thing has sucked so much more in a dry skim then my ASM in wet mode. It took one day to settle in and then went ape nuts crazy!!!

Anyone with a tank 100gal or less cant go wrong.... unless someone gives you a Tunze.

Great call Skimmy!!!

 

[1guydude]

+100 i love my swc!

 

[colin779]

Awesome! Glad you're happy with it! I love mine! =)

 

[jrgilles]

Also love mine. Air intake got clogged after about two years. Cleaned it and now good as new. A great piece of equipment

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