what's the main difference. which do you prefer and why? what company are the best out there atm? I'm looking to get a replacement for my old skimmer and am having trouble deciding. budget is around $400, can stretch it more if need be. Thanks.
cone Vs. regular style skimmer
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Reef@holic
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Cone all the way! I think maybe a little bit better performance but I don't think the cone style makes a huge difference overall, just looks much better I think. I have been using an atb 840 for a while not and this thing rips and is super quiet. A little bit over your budget mark but well worth the little extra $$. The swc series are also really nice for the money. On my bigger tank I had the swc 230 with askol pump and it did a fantastic job. A lot of competition out there right now, might want to also look at the jns series!
OP
OP
thank you for your input.
atm, I have my heart set on the SRO3000INT for my 110g with a total water volume of just over 100g. I have a bit of a heavy bioload with my clowns and BTA's.
ironworker
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bubble magus skimmers are identacle to swc even use the same pumps, and cost less. i have one and the quality and performance are top notch.
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SWC was actually another manufacturer I was looking at. I'm gonna try my luck on the SRO3000INT for now, I guess.
I'm using an AquaC EV-240 on my 165. I like it so far. First skimmer I've had, but I'm happy with it's perfermance so far.
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OP
okay... now I have a decision to make between these two.. 
what pump do you prefer?
smaller print (Dimensions: 13.5" x 8.5" x 21.75") with Sicce PSK-1000 pump but only rated up to 200g
CV-XS-200 Premium Aquatics - CV-XS-200 Aquarium Supplies
this one is barely gonna fit in the sump (14.5”x10”x24”) with Bubble Blaster HY3000S rated up to 300g
CV-SRO-3000INT Premium Aquatics - CV-SRO-3000INT Aquarium Supplies
what pump do you prefer?
smaller print (Dimensions: 13.5" x 8.5" x 21.75") with Sicce PSK-1000 pump but only rated up to 200g
CV-XS-200 Premium Aquatics - CV-XS-200 Aquarium Supplies
this one is barely gonna fit in the sump (14.5”x10”x24”) with Bubble Blaster HY3000S rated up to 300g
CV-SRO-3000INT Premium Aquatics - CV-SRO-3000INT Aquarium Supplies
kuyatwo
Well-Known Member
personally i would not support swc for what their owner was arrested for
SWC Owner Convicted of Illegal Importing | AquaNerd
i would look at jns, vertex alpha or reef octopus skimmers.
SWC Owner Convicted of Illegal Importing | AquaNerd
i would look at jns, vertex alpha or reef octopus skimmers.
OP
OP
just pulled the trigger on the the skimmer above. seems like the BB pump is more powerful than the Sicce. I guess I'll find out soon if I made a good decision.
