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12/16/2010, 09:00 PM
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SWC or Reef Octopus???
Hi everyone. I am looking to purchase a new skimmer and was leaning towards one of these. It will be for a 75 gal with 20 gal sump. i've heard good things about the swc's. Was thinking the 160 cone. Have not done a ton of research on the reef octos as far as a model.. but they also seem to be a good skimmer.. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.. thanks
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12/16/2010, 09:54 PM
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They are both made by Honya in china so build quality is going to be the same.
The main difference is the pumps they use. The 160 is a great skimmer. For octopus look at a the XP 1000 sss. It is powered by a bubble blaster pump. They are great skimmers. The pump comes with a 3 year warranty. http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-3059.html
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12/16/2010, 09:58 PM
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Heard a few people saying SWC are loud.
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12/16/2010, 10:57 PM
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That does seem to be a good fit for what im looking for.. Thank you tkeracer169. I did not see anything about the depth of water it should run in. Do you know anymore about it?
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12/17/2010, 01:54 AM
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Decided on the SRO XP 1000 sss. Thanks for your unput.
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12/17/2010, 03:03 AM
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good choice
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