Hi Dan,

The difference in the Xtreme 180 Cone and the Mini S is that the Mini S is 1 piece injected while the 180 is a rolled cone. So I guess the main difference is that the Mini S is built a bit beefier.

Pic of XTREME 180 Cone:

http://canreef.com/vbulletin/picture...pictureid=3531

Pic of Mini S:

http://canreef.com/vbulletin/picture...pictureid=3532

Both skimmers are available to be shipped ASAP. Please allow 2-3 days to arrive at your door once the order is placed. Please PM me if you would like one of the above.

Thanks

Paul

Soooo...I am needing a good skimmer and have had the BM220-CS2 CONE SKIMMER recommended for quality, quiet operation, and excellent production of skimmate. What is the comparable model to this in the SWC line? Tank is a 300g that will be heavily stocked and SPS dominant

SWC 250 1A
 

Hi Sarah,

The SWC 250 1A would be a great choice. It's specs are:

-11 inch diameter 25 inch height 140 mm(5.5) inch neck

-Single pump

-A 1 piece seamless conical protein skimmer.

-Comes with an Italian made Askoll 1500 pump. Custom enlarged injection moulded volute,venturi and pinwheel.

-An integrated removable bubble plate to help reduce turbulence within the protein skimmer.

-Extra-wide necks in the design to allow for more air flow.

-Wedge pipe output allows you to adjust the skimmer and have fine control of the water level.

-Custom injection moulded pin wheel impeller for perfect balance.

-Custom injection moulded volute and venturi. Every single one is the same! No milled volutes for tolerence issues.

-Up to 70scfh of air pull using custom pin wheel impeller. These are real numbers not hyped numbers.

-Power factor of up to .53

-Draws less than 70 watts of electricity per pump.

-Quick release neck on the collection cup - requires 1/2 inch of clearance to remove the cup.

-Can be converted to run single pass in sump by unscrewing 2 unions!

-Recommended water depth 6-8 inches.

-Can be used in sump or in recirculation mode.

-Foot Print in inches (L x W x H): 18 x 15 x 24

-Xtreme 250 ASOR Cone Skimmer

Tank ratings:

Light Bioload 700 gallons

Med Bioload 500 gallons

Heavy Stocked Bioload 400 gallons

Finally Price: $749.99 USD.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/pic...pictureid=3541

Cheers,

Paul