Look at what's in my box. (SWC cone skimmer)

[fishoholic]

Now that I have your attention :razz: Look what arrived today

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/DSC_1090.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/DSC_1093.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/DSC_1091.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/DSC_1094.jpg

It's my new SWC Xtreme Cone 250 skimmer. I will take more pic.'s once it's set up and running.

[Lance]

Looks intrigueing. I've been wondering about these cone skimmers. I wonder how close to the 400-500 gals rating it is? I assume this is going in the new FOWLR? Let us know how happy you are with it.

[Lance]

Ha Ha! I just noticed the title for this thread.

[marie]

At least yours came with instructions...but then again my bubbleking didn't come in as many pieces as yours :lol:

[fishoholic]

Looks intrigueing. I've been wondering about these cone skimmers. I wonder how close to the 400-500 gals rating it is? I assume this is going in the new FOWLR? Let us know how happy you are with it.

It's rated for up to 700g lightly stocked. However it's rated for 400g heavily stocked (which of course my set up is). We bought it for the new tank however it should be enough for both tanks (once it's all plumbed together) so we'll see how it goes.

Ha Ha! I just noticed the title for this thread.

I knew you'd get a kick out of the title :lol:

[Skimmerking]

At least yours came with instructions...but then again my bubbleking didn't come in as many pieces as yours :lol:


yuppers mine didnt either.

[Skimmerking]

It's rated for up to 700g lightly stocked. However it's rated for 400g heavily stocked (which of course my set up is). We bought it for the new tank however it should be enough for both tanks (once it's all plumbed together) so we'll see how it goes.



I knew you'd get a kick out of the title :lol:

Laurie its says that its rated for 4-500 gal ... what type of pump is on that one not the Sicce 2500 is it or is it a different pump. how tall is it too and wide , jsut seems that a skimmer like that is rated for that much weird maybe the cone is the way to go now something so simple and its going to pull that much more

[fishoholic]

At least yours came with instructions...but then again my bubbleking didn't come in as many pieces as yours :lol:

It was between this skimmer and a BK. The reason I went with this one is that the BK is $600 more, and I wasn't sure if the BK I wanted would fit under my crawl space where my sump is. Plus I was curious to see how good the cone skimmers really are. Let my guinea pig days begin.

[Skimmerking]

It was between this skimmer and a BK. The reason I went with this one is that the BK is $600 more, and I wasn't sure if the BK I wanted would fit under my crawl space where my sump is. Plus I was curious to see how good the cone skimmers really are. Let my guinea pig days begin.
hey as long as your happy that is all that matters, mind you i have been there done that with skimmers, lights , everything else. now I'm all about filling my tank with SPS and buying top notch gear. mind you when I had my ATI bubble master skimmer that was probably 2nd skimmer that i really liked compared to my BK 200. mind you the only reason i got rid of the skimmer is the sicce pumps werent a great pump IMO/IME, after a power failure they would not stat up again they had to be helped out abit.. other then that the skimmer was pulling amazing crap out of my tank...
they also have the BM 300 with 3 pumps that is a wicked skimmer too... rated for 750 gal. but I will have to check out the tanks when I come up, and help ya tweak that skimmer too. I may need a ride from the base to your house and i will buy the coffee's thou... is that is ok..

[Skimmerking]

HEY wait a min that skimmer is EXTERNAL RIght

[fishoholic]

Laurie its says that its rated for 4-500 gal ... what type of pump is on that one not the Sicce 2500 is it or is it a different pump. how tall is it too and wide , jsut seems that a skimmer like that is rated for that much weird maybe the cone is the way to go now something so simple and its going to pull that much more

Here's a link to what I bought.

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=38

Looks like I should of waited to buy it (I was told it wasn't going on sale when I bought it a week or so ago) but it seems to have dropped in price by about $300.00 :twised:

[fishoholic]

hey as long as your happy that is all that matters, mind you i have been there done that with skimmers, lights , everything else. now I'm all about filling my tank with SPS and buying top notch gear. mind you when I had my ATI bubble master skimmer that was probably 2nd skimmer that i really liked compared to my BK 200. mind you the only reason i got rid of the skimmer is the sicce pumps werent a great pump IMO/IME, after a power failure they would not stat up again they had to be helped out abit.. other then that the skimmer was pulling amazing crap out of my tank...
they also have the BM 300 with 3 pumps that is a wicked skimmer too... rated for 750 gal. but I will have to check out the tanks when I come up, and help ya tweak that skimmer too. I may need a ride from the base to your house and i will buy the coffee's thou... is that is ok..

Yep, no problem (FYI I tried wording this a few times without it sounding bad, but it wasn't working to well! :lol:)

HEY wait a min that skimmer is EXTERNAL RIght

Yes it's an external one. The pump it comes with is an Italian made Askoll 1500 pump. Custom enlarged volute and pinwheel.

[Skimmerking]

cool you got a wicked pump with it too its gone on sale ask him for the difference in a credit that is alot 300 bucks.

It happened to me at J&L the bk that i bought went on sale like 1 week later it was a difference of 130 bucks I called and talk to Jeff and he sent me a quote for 128 bucks credit at the store....

i would try it i would run tha skimmer as a RC model too .EXTERNAL

[fishoholic]

cool you got a wicked pump with it too its gone on sale ask him for the difference in a credit that is alot 300 bucks.

It happened to me at J&L the bk that i bought went on sale like 1 week later it was a difference of 130 bucks I called and talk to Jeff and he sent me a quote for 128 bucks credit at the store....

i would try it i would run tha skimmer as a RC model too .EXTERNAL

Thanks for the info, I guess it wouldn't hurt to give them a call and try.

[Rbacchiega]

I've been considering one of these for the 8 foot tank...

can't wait to see it in action

[fishoholic]

:redface: Oops the price difference is between US funds and Canadian funds.

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=38

Here's the link in Canadian $$$

Rbacchiega I'll keep everyone posted as to how well it works.

[Lance]

Laurie, How's the new skimmer working out? Are you happy with it? (These cone skimmers interest me).
P.S. checked out your "All New Look, All New Photos." Nice Job! You have a real nice collection of fishes.

[Skimmerking]

I will help her get that skimmer rocking this Sun day when im at her house for a visit.. and Lance what your not going to get rif of your skimmer are you...

[fishoholic]

This is the skimmer this afternoon after one day of skimming. Keep in mind though that the skimmer has been off line for the past few days while the tanks were getting plumbed together.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/90g%20sump/DSC_1200.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/DIY%20skimmer/DSC_1201.jpg

[Lance]

I will help her get that skimmer rocking this Sun day when im at her house for a visit.. and Lance what your not going to get rif of your skimmer are you...

Not a chance. I love it! Just interested in these new cone skimmers.

[fishoholic]

*Edit was going to post more pic.'s but we fed the tank so I'll have to wait.

[Lance]

This is the skimmer this afternoon after one day of skimming. Keep in mind though that the skimmer has been off line for the past few days while the tanks were getting plumbed together.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/90g%20sump/DSC_1200.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/DIY%20skimmer/DSC_1201.jpg

Pretty Impressive!

[Skimmerking]

im going to get her dosing Vodka too ...:P

[Skimmerking]

Laurie how are you liking that skimmer pump too is that skimmer a single pump..

[fishoholic]

Laurie, How's the new skimmer working out? Are you happy with it? (These cone skimmers interest me).
P.S. checked out your "All New Look, All New Photos." Nice Job! You have a real nice collection of fishes.

The new skimmer is working great as you can see :mrgreen: Thanks for the compliments I'm glad you like the new pic.'s. BTW what skimmer do you have?

[Lance]

The new skimmer is working great as you can see :mrgreen: Thanks for the compliments I'm glad you like the new pic.'s. BTW what skimmer do you have?

My Reef Creations MR-3 with dual Becketts. Am very pleased with it.

[Lance]

im going to get her dosing Vodka too ...:P

Smirnoff for the tank and Grey Goose for Laurie?

[fishoholic]

im going to get her dosing Vodka too ...:P

Not likely!

Laurie how are you liking that skimmer pump too is that skimmer a single pump..

Yes it's a Askoll 1500 pump, and it works great.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/DIY%20skimmer/DSC_1246.jpg

[saltaddict]

I am still dialing in the SWC cone, the skimmate was too wet for my liking in the pics Laurie posted.

[Skimmerking]

Wet is some times better. i love having a wet skimmer ,

[Doug]

Laurie. I,m going to move this thread to the equipment & review forum, if thats ok. Others will find it better there, when looking for info on these skimmers.

[fishoholic]

Laurie. I,m going to move this thread to the equipment & review forum, if thats ok. Others will find it better there, when looking for info on these skimmers.

Sounds good thanks :biggrin:

[DanG]

I saw them at the store when he got the first one in, they look really sweet. Great to see that they work just as well.

[fishoholic]

Yummm sludge.....

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/DIY%20skimmer/IMG_9.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/DIY%20skimmer/IMG_9_3.jpg

Skims pretty darn good, if you ask me :mrgreen:

[Skimmerking]

well after seeing that skimmer in person WOW its a beast and it skimms pretty darn good. just have to get that sump sorted out so when the power goes out RIGHT Steve.....

[saltaddict]

Ha ha . You worry to much Mike. The power never goes out here....

It's all good. I tested it the other day. Although It was brimming . :lol:

[Skimmerking]

lol :lol::lol: