SWC VS Bubble Magus!!

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by OceanicCorals-Ian-

We are starting this thread to showcase the new SWC skimmers as we are now the western retailer for the product line. We are going to post results on a head to head comparison with Bubble Magus to review the results....... I will be adding the whole line of SWC skimmer to the website over the next two to three days....

Stay tuned!

Doug, I read the threads plus many more but this thread was started to show actual results from Ian on the SWC vs BM and I'm really interested in seeing the results. I need a skimmer so I can finish setting up my new sump and the the new tank going. I was going to get a BM NAC7 but now it seems like SWC is the new band wagon so I want to see if it's worth the extra money or not. From what I've read so far the build quality is better but I'm not sure on performance.

[George]

How do you compare the performance of 2 skimmers? By the amount of skim-mate they produce? No! By the color of skim-mate? No! By the smell of skim-mate? No! By some physical factors? No!
I would love to have some Feldman & Maers type study of the skimmers. Show me some numbers!

[Ron99]

Originally Posted by George

How do you compare the performance of 2 skimmers? By the amount of skim-mate they produce? No! By the color of skim-mate? No! By the smell of skim-mate? No! By some physical factors? No!
I would love to have some Feldman & Maers type study of the skimmers. Show me some numbers!

Ask and ye shall receive Try these for some methods:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010...chterm=skimmer

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/2/aafeature

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/aafeature2

[fishoholic]

I have a SWC 250 cone skimmer and while I don't know much about Bubble Magus skimmers I know a few people with Bubble King skimmers and my SWC skimmer pulls out just as much skimmate if not more then their bubble kings do, so IMO I'd say that SWC skimmers are excellent skimmers

Pic.'s speak volumes and this is four days worth of skimmate in my SWC 250 cone collection cup:

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

I have a SWC 250 cone skimmer and while I don't know much about Bubble Magus skimmers I know a few people with Bubble King skimmers and my SWC skimmer pulls out just as much skimmate if not more then their bubble kings do, so IMO I'd say that SWC skimmers are excellent skimmers

Pic.'s speak volumes and this is four days worth of skimmate in my SWC 250 cone collection cup:

Holy crap!!

Judging by other posts on Canreef, we now have the attention of the competitors running this comparison! Proof is in the NOG and the overall construction of the equipment. We chose BM to compare to as the SWC are comparably priced; however, they are not comparable quality.

We are not going to offer demos on the SWC skimmers but instead offer this thread as an avenue for owners to post their opinions good or bad about both manufacturers.....

We sell BM and we sell lots of it, we also sell Reef Octopus and now SWC, out these three brands of Skimmers the SWC and "Super" Reef Octopus are hands down better quality with better pumps and overall design.

We are going to start a trade in promotion for those looking to exchange their BM for an SWC, more details to come!

[intarsiabox]

So I guess the change of heart to post comparison results between the two brands means performance wise the brands are about equal just a difference in cone quality?

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

So I guess the change of heart to post comparison results between the two brands means performance wise the brands are about equal just a difference in cone quality?

Change of heart from what? I am confident that most of the SWC skimmers will outperform BM, I also believe the build quality is better. With all the links posted, read for yourself the many comparative reviews that have been done. The SWC skimmers pull more air and generally at equal to or less wattage.