SC 150 skimmer review pics - Page 2

KMP · 06/18/2011, 02:42 PM

Got mine today - cone was broke; my luck. Waiting for response from seller.

allsps40 · 06/18/2011, 05:33 PM

^ that sucks. The seller should take care of it for you. Mine is pretty much broken in now, I just need to get it dialed in. IMO this is the smallest tank this skimmer should be used on, it is a bit overkill for my bio load which is fairly light. Here are some skim pics from this morning, nothing crazy yet but it is still new and not dialed in.

from over night

allsps40 · 06/20/2011, 06:35 PM

Well its been a few days so here is an update. I continue to be very happy with this skimmer. It is so quiet and is not effected by me putting my hands in the tank or by feeding, it just keeps skimming. I have had it set on about 3.5 and it skims out a medium green nasty smelling skim. I have not cleaned the skimmer since the last post so it give you an idea on what it skims out. The SC150 is blowing away the NW110 by far, collect in 2 days what the NW110 did in a week. My bioload is on the light side for this skimmer, but I got this skimmer with plans of a 75g tank upgrade.

tdwright1971 · 06/20/2011, 06:35 PM

I just scored one of these off ebay! Looks like it'll probably have to go into my refugium since i cant seem to grow chaeto anymore.Any idea on the recommended water height? This is going to be competing with my coralife65/deltecmc600 hybrid.

allsps40 · 06/20/2011, 06:40 PM

LOL I had to put mine in my old fuge section too, it was to big to go in my skimmer section. I have mine in 9 inches of water that seems to be perfect, 8-10 inches should be fine. Pics of the SS65/Deltec hybrid would be cool, sound interesting. I had a SS65 on this tank years ago, what a crappy skimmer.

tdwright1971 · 06/20/2011, 08:05 PM

Its just the pump from the deltec installed on the ss. I done it because i had problems getting the deltec in and out to clean it.

tdwright1971 · 06/20/2011, 08:13 PM

that was one day after installing it, it is really pulling out some thick nasty stinky stuff and about 2/3 a two liter bottle every week.
The best part i like is how it never seems to suddenly for no reason over skim like it did with the old pump.

RiddlerJoe · 06/20/2011, 10:34 PM

I just put in an offer on one of these. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping to get one of these to replace my Berlin Classic. I'm really hoping it'll fit into my sump area what is 8"x12". I'm hoping maybe angling it in will help.

EDIT: It's been less than 10 minutes and my offer was accepted. This ebay seller seems very good.

Riddler

allsps40 · 06/21/2011, 07:47 AM

8X12 should be good. Yeah good Ebay seller.

WTyson · 06/23/2011, 09:05 PM

I just got mine in (i orderd both the big one and the small one) have them in vinigar baths right now, ill let you know how it goes.

I currently have a BM NAC6 right now, so ill see how they compare

KMP · 06/23/2011, 10:47 PM

Press is out on "good eBay seller". Quick to make the sale, yet have a problem and the quickness is gone. Two days to get a return email on my damaged skimmer - then I was provided am email to send the pics too. That was Tuesday - still no word. Sent email this morning asking if he recieved pics, still nothing. Not throwing darts at the guy but doesn't come close to others I've worked with.

tdwright1971 · 06/24/2011, 07:27 AM

got mine last night, vinegar bath and installed, ill give it a week to break in, and see how it compares. mine had an extra piece in it that i don't know what to do with.

allsps40 · 06/24/2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTyson

I just got mine in (i orderd both the big one and the small one) have them in vinigar baths right now, ill let you know how it goes.

I currently have a BM NAC6 right now, so ill see how they compare

That will be cool to get a comparison. Please keep us posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMP

Press is out on "good eBay seller". Quick to make the sale, yet have a problem and the quickness is gone. Two days to get a return email on my damaged skimmer - then I was provided am email to send the pics too. That was Tuesday - still no word. Sent email this morning asking if he recieved pics, still nothing. Not throwing darts at the guy but doesn't come close to others I've worked with.

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I hope the seller takes care of this for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdwright1971

got mine last night, vinegar bath and installed, ill give it a week to break in, and see how it compares. mine had an extra piece in it that i don't know what to do with.

LOL looks like the inner neck of the collection cup. Weird.
Mine is still skimming away

tdwright1971 · 06/24/2011, 12:34 PM

no its the same size as the skimmer cup, just is odd that they would throw a random piece of acrylic in there,. maybe in case i break mine trying to drill it? lolz

reefermad619 · 06/24/2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdwright1971

got mine last night, vinegar bath and installed, ill give it a week to break in, and see how it compares. mine had an extra piece in it that i don't know what to do with.

My bubble magus came with a similar piece. It was to use as a riser in the sump.

KMP · 06/24/2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allsps40

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I hope the seller takes care of this for you.

Not a bad experience yet; just not as responsive as one would expect. If I have to file a dispute via ebay; then it will join the ranks of bad.

asdf1234 · 06/25/2011, 05:55 AM

I'm with you, Kenny. Mine was broken when it arrived and I sent a pic too, but have not heard back from him. Let me know what happens with yours, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.

KMP · 06/25/2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdf1234

I'm with you, Kenny. Mine was broken when it arrived and I sent a pic too, but have not heard back from him. Let me know what happens with yours, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Is this the same damage you had? The skimmers are being shipped in narrow boxes with the inlet of the pump against the outside of the box. Slightest compression on that side of the box and you can see what happens. Other than that, the rest of the packaging is good. Three emails now; no answer and I leave on vacation tomorrow.

Edit: Just sent another email through ebay instead of the email address provided. If you submit an offer you get a response within minutes - lets see how long a 'please, help me' email takes.

allsps40 · 06/25/2011, 07:40 AM

^ Oh man that sucks. I am sorry you had a bad experience. The seller was quick to answer my questions only took a day or 2. I hope you get it replaced, you will be happen with it once you can get a undamaged one up and running. You can post a bad review on Ebay that will get the sellers attention, if needed.

KMP · 06/25/2011, 07:47 AM

Again, I haven't chalked this up to a bad experience yet, although on a customer service scale of 1-10 we're sitting at a 6 right now. I also refrain from going on a rant as that doesn't help either party and those that may be considering buying one of these skimmers. No need for a bad ebay review yet.

Marlboro Zoa · 06/25/2011, 07:58 AM

Just got my SC65 yesterday. I'm happy with the quality. Too bad I have to finish building my stand and get a new sump before I can try it out.

KMP · 06/25/2011, 08:28 AM

I like the looks of that skimmer also. Small footprint and more appropriate size for the tank I'm going to build. Can you please post when you recieve and let us know how well packaged it is? The way it is built, I would think packaging wouldnt' be an issue.

tdwright1971 · 06/25/2011, 08:50 AM

I am on day two and this things starting to produce, It is doing well enough already that i am noticing a reduction in the amount of skimmate my other skimmer is producing.

collie man · 06/25/2011, 09:49 AM

i have the cadlights cube so about 50 gallon display with another 15 for the sump. so 65 total... would this skimmer be a good decision for an sps dominated tank?

moondoggy4 · 06/25/2011, 10:01 AM

http://yhst-129902485823005.stores.yahoo.net/index.html hope this helps

06/18/2011, 02:42 PM	#26
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	Got mine today - cone was broke; my luck. Waiting for response from seller. __________________ Kenny Current Tank Info: 70g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]

06/18/2011, 05:33 PM	#27
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	^ that sucks. The seller should take care of it for you. Mine is pretty much broken in now, I just need to get it dialed in. IMO this is the smallest tank this skimmer should be used on, it is a bit overkill for my bio load which is fairly light. Here are some skim pics from this morning, nothing crazy yet but it is still new and not dialed in. from over night __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/20/2011, 06:35 PM	#28
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	Well its been a few days so here is an update. I continue to be very happy with this skimmer. It is so quiet and is not effected by me putting my hands in the tank or by feeding, it just keeps skimming. I have had it set on about 3.5 and it skims out a medium green nasty smelling skim. I have not cleaned the skimmer since the last post so it give you an idea on what it skims out. The SC150 is blowing away the NW110 by far, collect in 2 days what the NW110 did in a week. My bioload is on the light side for this skimmer, but I got this skimmer with plans of a 75g tank upgrade. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/20/2011, 06:35 PM	#29
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	I just scored one of these off ebay! Looks like it'll probably have to go into my refugium since i cant seem to grow chaeto anymore.Any idea on the recommended water height? This is going to be competing with my coralife65/deltecmc600 hybrid. __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

06/20/2011, 06:40 PM	#30
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	LOL I had to put mine in my old fuge section too, it was to big to go in my skimmer section. I have mine in 9 inches of water that seems to be perfect, 8-10 inches should be fine. Pics of the SS65/Deltec hybrid would be cool, sound interesting. I had a SS65 on this tank years ago, what a crappy skimmer. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/20/2011, 08:05 PM	#31
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	Its just the pump from the deltec installed on the ss. I done it because i had problems getting the deltec in and out to clean it. __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

06/20/2011, 08:13 PM	#32
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	that was one day after installing it, it is really pulling out some thick nasty stinky stuff and about 2/3 a two liter bottle every week. The best part i like is how it never seems to suddenly for no reason over skim like it did with the old pump. __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

06/20/2011, 10:34 PM	#33
RiddlerJoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Windsor, ON, Canada Posts: 85	I just put in an offer on one of these. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping to get one of these to replace my Berlin Classic. I'm really hoping it'll fit into my sump area what is 8"x12". I'm hoping maybe angling it in will help. EDIT: It's been less than 10 minutes and my offer was accepted. This ebay seller seems very good. Riddler Last edited by RiddlerJoe; 06/20/2011 at 10:39 PM.

06/21/2011, 07:47 AM	#34
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	8X12 should be good. Yeah good Ebay seller. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/23/2011, 09:05 PM	#35
WTyson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 240	I just got mine in (i orderd both the big one and the small one) have them in vinigar baths right now, ill let you know how it goes. I currently have a BM NAC6 right now, so ill see how they compare

06/23/2011, 10:47 PM	#36
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	Press is out on "good eBay seller". Quick to make the sale, yet have a problem and the quickness is gone. Two days to get a return email on my damaged skimmer - then I was provided am email to send the pics too. That was Tuesday - still no word. Sent email this morning asking if he recieved pics, still nothing. Not throwing darts at the guy but doesn't come close to others I've worked with. __________________ Kenny Current Tank Info: 70g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]

06/24/2011, 07:27 AM	#37
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	got mine last night, vinegar bath and installed, ill give it a week to break in, and see how it compares. mine had an extra piece in it that i don't know what to do with. __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

06/24/2011, 12:34 PM	#39
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	no its the same size as the skimmer cup, just is odd that they would throw a random piece of acrylic in there,. maybe in case i break mine trying to drill it? lolz __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

06/25/2011, 05:55 AM	#42
asdf1234 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	I'm with you, Kenny. Mine was broken when it arrived and I sent a pic too, but have not heard back from him. Let me know what happens with yours, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.

06/25/2011, 07:40 AM	#44
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	^ Oh man that sucks. I am sorry you had a bad experience. The seller was quick to answer my questions only took a day or 2. I hope you get it replaced, you will be happen with it once you can get a undamaged one up and running. You can post a bad review on Ebay that will get the sellers attention, if needed. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

06/25/2011, 07:47 AM	#45
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	Again, I haven't chalked this up to a bad experience yet, although on a customer service scale of 1-10 we're sitting at a 6 right now. I also refrain from going on a rant as that doesn't help either party and those that may be considering buying one of these skimmers. No need for a bad ebay review yet. __________________ Kenny Current Tank Info: 70g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]

06/25/2011, 07:58 AM	#46
Marlboro Zoa Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rockford Illinois Posts: 89	Just got my SC65 yesterday. I'm happy with the quality. Too bad I have to finish building my stand and get a new sump before I can try it out. __________________ Bad breath Current Tank Info: 46 gallon bowfront seaclear acrylic

06/25/2011, 08:28 AM	#47
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	I like the looks of that skimmer also. Small footprint and more appropriate size for the tank I'm going to build. Can you please post when you recieve and let us know how well packaged it is? The way it is built, I would think packaging wouldnt' be an issue. __________________ Kenny Current Tank Info: 70g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]

06/25/2011, 08:50 AM	#48
tdwright1971 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Fork, AR Posts: 155	I am on day two and this things starting to produce, It is doing well enough already that i am noticing a reduction in the amount of skimmate my other skimmer is producing. __________________ ......... Current Tank Info: 75g mixed<340w uri vho t5 icecap 660>,36g bow<250w 14,000k mh> both plumbed into diy 29g sump, Deltec/coralife hybrid skimmer,sc150 cone skimmer, diy ato, neptune acjr

06/25/2011, 09:49 AM	#49
collie man Stoney Reefer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 548	i have the cadlights cube so about 50 gallon display with another 15 for the sump. so 65 total... would this skimmer be a good decision for an sps dominated tank?

06/25/2011, 10:01 AM	#50
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://yhst-129902485823005.stores.yahoo.net/index.html hope this helps

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