Differences between SWC 250A and SWC 250 1A?

MarineGirl411 · 10/28/2010, 11:17 AM

I realize the cone style is the main difference, but what about the skimmate production? Does the cone style warrant an extra $300.00? Please let me know. I am looking into getting a new skimmer. Thank you.

epicenter · 10/28/2010, 01:02 PM

I have the SWC 250A on a 175 heavy stocked sps tank & it is more than I need. I hear the cones are better at skimming but I go back to the fact of enough is enough. My skimmer can take every other day off & still keep up, so spending another $300.00 is up to you.

MarineGirl411 · 10/28/2010, 01:18 PM

I can't justify spending 300 extra unless it completely blows it out of the water. That is why I am asking. I will upgrade to a bigger tank in the future. My total water volume is about 210 right now.

MarineGirl411 · 10/29/2010, 10:21 AM

Anyone else?

MarineGirl411 · 11/01/2010, 11:14 AM

Bump?

Hal · 11/01/2010, 01:06 PM

Let's just say that I've heard it on good authority that the cone doesn't dramatically outperform the non-cone versions. You may see a 15% improvement, or even less. I've tried to get various sellers of cone skimmers to justify the price difference, and nobody has been able to do so to my satisfaction. YMMV, though.

I opted for the 300A for my 150g tank for this reason.

scubasteve06 · 11/01/2010, 01:08 PM

Have you seen the new 230a? It might be the perfect fit for your tank and still employs the askoll pump.

MarineGirl411 · 11/01/2010, 03:24 PM

Hmmm.... maybe I will wait until the 230 A comes out then. 550 is a better price. Still expensive of course though. In the future I would like to upgrade my tank. Of course, we always do that. Us reefers.

10/28/2010, 11:17 AM	#1
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Differences between SWC 250A and SWC 250 1A? I realize the cone style is the main difference, but what about the skimmate production? Does the cone style warrant an extra $300.00? Please let me know. I am looking into getting a new skimmer. Thank you. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

10/28/2010, 01:18 PM	#3
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	I can't justify spending 300 extra unless it completely blows it out of the water. That is why I am asking. I will upgrade to a bigger tank in the future. My total water volume is about 210 right now. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

10/29/2010, 10:21 AM	#4
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Anyone else? __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/01/2010, 11:14 AM	#5
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Bump? __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/01/2010, 01:06 PM	#6
Hal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 1,889	Let's just say that I've heard it on good authority that the cone doesn't dramatically outperform the non-cone versions. You may see a 15% improvement, or even less. I've tried to get various sellers of cone skimmers to justify the price difference, and nobody has been able to do so to my satisfaction. YMMV, though. I opted for the 300A for my 150g tank for this reason. __________________ Some days it's not even worth chewing through the restraints. Current Tank Info: 250g starphire: 72x28x30, BeanAnimal drain with an oversized non-durso emergency drain, 4 inch DSB, 3x Reefbreeders Value LED fixtures, SWC/MSX 300A skimmer, Geo kalk reactor, 3 Vortechs w/bb, carbon reactor, and a RKL

10/28/2010, 01:02 PM	#2
epicenter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: so. oregon Posts: 82	I have the SWC 250A on a 175 heavy stocked sps tank & it is more than I need. I hear the cones are better at skimming but I go back to the fact of enough is enough. My skimmer can take every other day off & still keep up, so spending another $300.00 is up to you.

11/01/2010, 01:08 PM	#7
scubasteve06 Jeeper Reefer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 1,171	Have you seen the new 230a? It might be the perfect fit for your tank and still employs the askoll pump.

11/01/2010, 03:24 PM	#8
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Hmmm.... maybe I will wait until the 230 A comes out then. 550 is a better price. Still expensive of course though. In the future I would like to upgrade my tank. Of course, we always do that. Us reefers. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

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