SWC 120 skimmer

ChrisAnator03 · 07/02/2011, 03:15 PM

Does anyone have one on these or know about these i am going to have a 30 gal cube with 10 gallon sump and want a good skimmer for it am going to have mixed corals prob 4 to 5 small fish. Suggest other skimmers too.

tdwright1971 · 07/02/2011, 03:32 PM

That looks like it would be a good skimmer for that. If you want a cheaper version that uses the same pump you might check this out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Factory-direct-s...item2c5c97e904

ChrisAnator03 · 07/02/2011, 03:48 PM

Thank you but i think i am going to stick with the swc skimmer

mordibv · 07/02/2011, 03:53 PM

It would be a perfect skimmer. over 1 year no issues ..Luke came through for 4 on this skimmer.

This is a new impeller I got to try on it . It is a mesh .

. It had the pinwheel running on it in this pic .

greech · 07/02/2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mordibv

It would be a perfect skimmer. over 1 year no issues ..Luke came through for 4 on this skimmer.

This is a new impeller I got to try on it . It is a mesh .

. It had the pinwheel running on it in this pic .

How deep are you running that skimmer? I have a 120 as well and just can seem to find the right height.

ChrisAnator03 · 07/02/2011, 04:39 PM

how much did u get yours for i am finding $225 free shipping cheapest

mordibv · 07/02/2011, 04:44 PM

A lil over seven inches . It just barely covers the output of the standpipe . U have to almost close it 3/4 .. + - until u find the sweet spot . If ur feeding the tank brine shrimp + it will make the skimmer go nuts . Rinsed or not . I dial it back when I feed that stuff . Then dial it back in the next day .

HTH

Bubbaboy · 07/02/2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mordibv

A lil over seven inches . It just barely covers the output of the standpipe . U have to almost close it 3/4 .. + - until u find the sweet spot . If ur feeding the tank brine shrimp + it will make the skimmer go nuts . Rinsed or not . I dial it back when I feed that stuff . Then dial it back in the next day .

HTH

Brine shrimp sets your skimmer off? Mine is fine after mysis, spiraluna, or brine, and I feed heavy, but mine has a filter sock and refugium before it reaches the swc. Also I have my skimmer all the way up to about an inch under the plastic rim of the neck. Mine use to have a low water level but now I have to keep it high because I the "dirt" level is much lower than when It was when ifirst put it in.

greech · 07/02/2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mordibv

A lil over seven inches . It just barely covers the output of the standpipe . U have to almost close it 3/4 .. + - until u find the sweet spot . If ur feeding the tank brine shrimp + it will make the skimmer go nuts . Rinsed or not . I dial it back when I feed that stuff . Then dial it back in the next day .

HTH

Thank you. I'll raise mine up a bit then.

e46slc · 07/02/2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisAnator03

how much did u get yours for i am finding $225 free shipping cheapest

Buy it big als. Go here: http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Pro...tml?tc=default

In the coupon box, enter plant10. Total price is $201.59 shipped.

allsps40 · 07/02/2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tdwright1971

That looks like it would be a good skimmer for that. If you want a cheaper version that uses the same pump you might check this out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Factory-direct-s...item2c5c97e904

I have the SC150 and love it really great skimmer.

mordibv · 07/02/2011, 06:47 PM

[QUOTE=Bubbaboy;18975401]Brine shrimp sets your skimmer off?

This stuff does .

Omega one super brine shrimp with spirulina .
Red colored box ..

The hikari baby brine does not do this .

ChrisAnator03 · 07/03/2011, 09:03 AM

Thank you but where is the coupon box i cant find it

07/02/2011, 03:15 PM	#1
ChrisAnator03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 142	SWC 120 skimmer Does anyone have one on these or know about these i am going to have a 30 gal cube with 10 gallon sump and want a good skimmer for it am going to have mixed corals prob 4 to 5 small fish. Suggest other skimmers too.

07/02/2011, 03:32 PM	#2
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	That looks like it would be a good skimmer for that. If you want a cheaper version that uses the same pump you might check this out. http://cgi.ebay.com/Factory-direct-s...item2c5c97e904 __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

07/02/2011, 03:53 PM	#4
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	It would be a perfect skimmer. over 1 year no issues ..Luke came through for 4 on this skimmer. This is a new impeller I got to try on it . It is a mesh . . It had the pinwheel running on it in this pic . __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM Last edited by mordibv; 07/02/2011 at 03:59 PM.

07/02/2011, 04:44 PM	#7
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	A lil over seven inches . It just barely covers the output of the standpipe . U have to almost close it 3/4 .. + - until u find the sweet spot . If ur feeding the tank brine shrimp + it will make the skimmer go nuts . Rinsed or not . I dial it back when I feed that stuff . Then dial it back in the next day . HTH __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

07/02/2011, 06:47 PM	#12
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	[QUOTE=Bubbaboy;18975401]Brine shrimp sets your skimmer off? This stuff does . Omega one super brine shrimp with spirulina . Red colored box .. The hikari baby brine does not do this . __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

07/02/2011, 03:48 PM	#3
ChrisAnator03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 142	Thank you but i think i am going to stick with the swc skimmer

07/02/2011, 04:39 PM	#6
ChrisAnator03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 142	how much did u get yours for i am finding $225 free shipping cheapest

07/03/2011, 09:03 AM	#13
ChrisAnator03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 142	Thank you but where is the coupon box i cant find it

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