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12/12/2008, 01:19 AM
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Is SWC extreme 200 eskimmer nough for a 180g tank?
plan to put 15-20 fishes and some corals in my tank.someone recommended bm 250s skimmer. have no idea which one should choose. bm 250s is about double the SWC EXTREME 200.
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12/12/2008, 01:28 AM
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It may be a little on the small side. I believe that the rating is for a 175 heavy stocking tank. If you add in a sump and a fuge???
Mabe look at the 250.
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12/12/2008, 01:31 AM
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Personally, I would go 250 w/ the modified neck.
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12/12/2008, 01:36 AM
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thanks. I will go bm 250s.
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