wich skimmer

[mikejones]

which skimmer??

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so im looking to upgrade to new skimmer for my 45 gal..ive been looking at 3 of them specifically

first its the SWC Cone, i really want this one but i dont know if i want to spend the extra cash on it ... it comes up tu be around 270 +shipping


Single pump Xtreme 160 conical protein skimmer. Comes with an Atman 2500 pump. An integrated removable bubble plate to help reduce turbulence within the protein skimmer. Fully disassemble, due to the removable base plate. Perfectly balanced body and neck. Gate valve pipe output allows you to adjust the skimmer and have precision control of the water level. Custom needle wheel mesh wheel hybrid impeller. Up to 600lph/21scfhÊof air pull using custom impeller (Air number will vary depending on aquarium set up) These are real numbers not hyped numbers. Draws less than 27 watts of electricity per pump. Quick release neck on the collection cup - requires 1/2 inch of clearance to remove cup

Light Bioload 150 Medium Bioload 120 Heavy Bioload 90



the second 1 is the Bubble Magus NAC7 Cone which comes out to be 230 shipped..

Meshwheel cone protein skimmer
BM-NAC7
Capability : 500L-700L (130G-185G)
pump:atman ph2500 (made in china)
Pump power: 28W, 220V 50Hz /110V 60Hz
air intake : 500L/H




or my last option the Bubble Magus NAC6...which is my last option to x out the cone body n save a lil cash....comes out to be 155 shipped..

Meshwheel protein skimmer
BM-NAC6
Capability : 400L-600L (100G-160G)
pump:atman ph2500 (made in china)
Pump power: 28W, 220V 50Hz /110V 60Hz
air intake : 500L/H

any suggestion???

thanks,
Andrik

[ncny21802]

I have a 46 gallon bow and use a SWC Extreme 160. A little overkill but you only want to purchase a skimmer once, might as well spend the money 1 time rather then 2-3 times on changing skimmers. You can get a way with a 120 easily. IMO SWC is a better skimmer then Bubble Magus, although they do ok. I tend to lean towards a larger skimmer then recommended. I used a H&S rated for 300 gallons on my 120 and a Euro-Reef rated for 150 gallons on my 55. Save up a little longer for the better skimmer and you'll be happier long term