Decided on swc 160 or did I?

outacontrol · #1 10-31-2011, 03:10 AM

I just bought one today at Big Als in Edmonton. Its in the sump breaking in right now, so far I love it. It is really quiet!
Before I found out Big Als had them I was going to order it direct from Saltwater Connections website.

beginnersluckpg · #2 10-31-2011, 03:16 AM

How much and what size?

outacontrol · #3 10-31-2011, 03:25 AM

A SWC Xtreme 160 cone, thought that is what you were referring to in the title "swc 160".
Paid a little more than buying direct but worth it because I was able to see a demo unit in person before I bought it.
I think it is against site rules to actually post the price.

beginnersluckpg · #4 10-31-2011, 03:28 AM

More looking for dealers more than anything. Something close with free shipping honestly,

Sebae again · #5 10-31-2011, 03:31 AM

Check with Oceanic Corals in Aldergrove , B.C.

beginnersluckpg · #6 10-31-2011, 03:32 AM

I assume that this is a good skimmer, no one has tried to talk me out of it yet. Any opinions?

reefbyremote · #7 10-31-2011, 03:59 AM

I have had great luck with the swc cone 160. Very quiet, small footprint, easy to clean, pulls the gunk out of my tank very efficiently. No regrets buying it.

philg3 · #8 10-31-2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebae again

Check with Oceanic Corals in Aldergrove , B.C.

+1 for oceanic corals

I picked one of these up a month ago no issues bubbling like crazy.

lastlight · #9 10-31-2011, 05:29 PM

I have a reg 160 Xtreme also from Oceanic Corals. The pump has been pretty horrible. Besides the startup issues it also seems to have power modes as in sometimes when I can get it started the water level in the skimmer is correct... other times it's really low like the pump isn't running at full power.

When it's working it works really well.