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Old 02-20-2012, 06:53 PM
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Default Protiene Skimmer for 65 gallon with 30 gallon sump.
Hello I am setting up a 65 gallon drilled tank with a 30 gallon sump and would peoples thoughts on protiene skimmers. I was thinking about a Skimzs skimmer just not sure what size to go for. It will be an in the sump skimmer and would like a good skimmer without spending a lot of cash. Any thoughts on what to go for?
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hey there Karl I would recommend the SWC cone 160 for your tank its
compact
super quiet
in sump
small but packs a punch
and it wount break the bank. $275
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hey there Karl I would recommend the SWC cone 160 for your tank its
compact
super quiet
in sump
small but packs a punch
and it wount break the bank. $275
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I just set up the 160 on a 58 gallon with 30 gallon sump. The small footprint makes life easy.
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Old 02-21-2012, 03:56 AM
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Hello

Looks like a decent skimmer. Where can you get one for 275? Have you ever had problems with the pump not starting after having it turned off? Read a few reviews online and like everything there are good and bad ones for it out there.

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Old 02-21-2012, 04:18 AM
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Well

I am still really considering getting the Skimz SM161 Protein Skimmer. Is there anyone out there who has any hands on with one of these units. I would like to hear some first hand Reefer experiences. Still would like to know where to get a SWC 160 for 275.
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Old 02-21-2012, 04:41 AM
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hey there Karl I would recommend the SWC cone 160 for your tank its
compact
super quiet
in sump
small but packs a punch
and it wount break the bank. $275
Have to agree with all the points above, return pump made 10 times more noise ..
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PM apexifd, I think he still has the Skimz skimmer you are looking for.
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hey there Karl I would recommend the SWC cone 160 for your tank its
compact
super quiet
in sump
small but packs a punch
and it wount break the bank. $275

+1 exactly what he said because I own one and I can sleep next to it too.
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PM apexifd, I think he still has the Skimz skimmer you are looking for.
already sold.. thanks for the advertisement though
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I am still really considering getting the Skimz SM161 Protein Skimmer. Is there anyone out there who has any hands on with one of these units. I would like to hear some first hand Reefer experiences. Still would like to know where to get a SWC 160 for 275.
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