SWC VS Bubble Magus!!

[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.

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by OceanicCorals-Ian-

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.

Your first post in this thread said you were going to compare the SWC to the BM head to head and to stay tuned for results. What does that mean if not to compare actual performance results? So far none of the links have said that either one actually skims better than the other and that is the type of info I would like to know. A few weeks ago you yourself was saying how great the BM skimmers worked so I just want to know if anyone has actually compared the two based on performance in the same tank before I buy my skimmer. Right now I'm not sure which way to go as I can get the BM for cheaper but if the SWC skims better then maybe it's worth the extra money. I haven't heard of any BM quality problems and they both use the same pump so I am trying to find out which one works better based on head to head results not from someone who has only used one of the products but likes it so that must mean its better. You got me really interested in this product but I want to be sold on it.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by OceanicCorals-Ian-

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.

When you say that the build quality is going to make a better skimmer. You should know that the pump is what makes the skimmer having a CNC machine isn't going to make a skimmer work better then another skimmer. I have owned many skimmers and believe you me, I used to own a Deltec AP 851 with the Ehiem skimmer that was a amazing skimmer not because of the DELTEC name the Reason is for the EHIEM pump. I have owned many high end skimmers like the BK mini's
Deuxe BK's and didnt care for them. alot of Hype however the BM 220 Cone is a amazing skimmer that houses the EHiem pump that skimmer will hands down compete or out drive the Deltec 851. or even keep up the REASON IS THE PUMP.