SWC or Reef Octopus???

[stingleyman]

Hi everyone. I am looking to purchase a new skimmer and was leaning towards one of these. It will be for a 75 gal with 20 gal sump. i've heard good things about the swc's. Was thinking the 160 cone. Have not done a ton of research on the reef octos as far as a model.. but they also seem to be a good skimmer.. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.. thanks

 

[tkeracer619]

They are both made by Honya in china so build quality is going to be the same.

The main difference is the pumps they use. The 160 is a great skimmer.

For octopus look at a the XP 1000 sss. It is powered by a bubble blaster pump. They are great skimmers. The pump comes with a 3 year warranty.

http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-octopusbr-xp-1000sss-cone--brprotein-skimmer-3059.html

 

[Reefahholic]

Heard a few people saying SWC are loud.

 

[stingleyman]

That does seem to be a good fit for what im looking for.. Thank you tkeracer169. I did not see anything about the depth of water it should run in. Do you know anymore about it?

 

[stingleyman]

Decided on the SRO XP 1000 sss. Thanks for your unput.

 

[canesfan44]

good choice