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Speedoking
03/19/2012, 10:36 AM
Im starting my first real build! A 40 gallon breeder with a 20 gallon long as a sump. I have a very basic sump, almost evenly split into skimmer with bubble trap/fuge/return and I am curious of what skimmer would be a reasonable choice. I have heard good things about the swc cone skimmers but is the 120 cone big enough. with around 60 gallons in total volume that falls right into there medium-heavy area. What do they consider to be a "heavy" bio load?

Speedoking
03/19/2012, 07:09 PM
bump, anyone?

Paul777
03/19/2012, 11:02 PM
you don't need a cone for that size tank save your money and get this http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=CV5111&child=CV5111&utm_source=adwordsfroogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=adwordsfroogle&utm_content=PST2-CV5111 I ran an older version of this I got for $70 used with the same pump FANTASTIC skimmer you will love it... cones are nice too but the reaction chamber on the 120 seems really small...

Paul777
03/19/2012, 11:04 PM
* it was on my old 40 breeder I should add with 20l sump