ssappington Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have a line on an old SWC 250a for $300 would need to be shipped from FL (shipping included) supposedly works perfect... good deal or should I pass? I'm leaning g towards a new BM curve 9 for only $100 more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Swc 250a is a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 2:14 AM reef scheming! None of us are ever thinking about our tanks that late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Is it the 250 cone or straight body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If it's the 2501A extreme http://www.swcskimmers.com/product10.html I have that skimmer and it is a beast-highly recommend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 + 1 With junkie if it's the cone jump on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) That SWC sounds beefy! I'd keep an eye on air draw when considering a new skimmer. The curve 9 only pulls 35 SCFH vs the 70 that the SWC does. I look at what the pump is capable of over what the company rates their capacity for. If you want something around 400 new, check out the RO Prime 200. The pump air draw is the same as the BM but the skimmer is the same as the elite model I have. Having had both, I will say the quality on the new RO skimmers blows the BMs out of the water. Plus if you eventually add a DC pump you have an elite model then. Edited March 30, 2015 by Blue Z Reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Can you easily keep your sump at a specific depth? I think 7-9". The SWC is a great skimmer, if you can hold that water level. Edited March 30, 2015 by Mandinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have a 160 extreme available Steve. Just throwing it out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssappington Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have a 160 extreme available Steve. Just throwing it out there You know I'd buy from you in a minute if it was what I needed! Alas, not big enough- this skimmer will be for my new 244 with 70 gal sump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssappington Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 The Swc is not the cone, it's the straight body... think I'm gonna pass on it, leery about buying used from a private party all the way across the country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 There is a sro3000 int with a neck cleaner on Craigslist bubble blaster pumps are crazy foam producers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Scratch that must have sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The Swc is not the cone, it's the straight body... think I'm gonna pass on it, leery about buying used from a private party all the way across the country... Oh got ya Steve! Didn't know you had found a tank. I really liked the one I showed you located in Washington but I'm sure what you picked up is nice as well.. let me know of you need any help with plumbing sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssappington Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Stumbled across an incredible steal! I'll start a build thread soon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Cannot wait to watch the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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