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01/03/2011, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Washington, DC
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May need a new skimmer....any advice??
I moved my 46/w 15 sump to a 72/w 30 sump, equipment and all. The Aqua-C Urchin/maxi 1200 worked like a dream on my old tank, but now that it's on the new one all I get is a cup full of "apple juice" in about a day. Is there something I should try to troubleshoot or do I now have too much tank for my skimmer. If I need to upgrade to a better one, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a good in-sump skimmer with a small footprint that won't break the bank, preferably under 200 bucks.
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01/03/2011, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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All I ever got out of my Urchin was a cup of apple juice a day...no matter how I adjusted it. Some people love them, but I could never get it going.
I gave up and sold it. I got an Octopus NWB-100 and I love it.
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Steve Current Tank Info: 58 Oceanic/20g Sump/250w XM 20k/2x39w T5 True Actinic 03/2010 Reef Octopus NW Cone Skimmer |
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01/03/2011, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Boston
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I would look at the SWC150BMK, I have one on my 40br and it works great. I'm also planning on using it when I uprade to 75 as its good for 90 heavy stocked.
Or if you want to spend alittle more the SWC160 cone |
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