My New SWC Extreme 180 Cone Skimmer

[Wolverine57]

Today I just got my New Skimmer! Its a SWC Extreme 180 Cone!
Question, for all SWC skimmer cone owners. Where should the water level be up to? I'm thinking the water level should be about the neck area just before the waste cup! Appreciate your input.....thanks.

 

[nanchil]

During breaking period, it should be below the neck and after that @ neck level. Good luck with the skimmer. it is a great skimmer.

 

[chinatown]

the water in my sump in thee skimmer section is about 8"s. The water level within the skimmer where the bubble pops is at the neck you were describing.

 

[wonderballz]

I am loving mine. Mine looks just a little different than yours. I have a little less distance between the neck of the cone and the bottom of the collection cup. anyone know if there is a difference?

BTW, I have fine bubbles in that space between the neck of the cone and the bottom of the collection cup.

 

[batt600]

Ok the hell with all this chit chat lets see that thing in action . Lol

 

[Wolverine57]

Ok, here it is running!

 

[jadakiss]

wow looks nice, i know that skimmer must be a beast, what size tank can that handle.

 

[Wolverine57]

wow looks nice, i know that skimmer must be a beast, what size tank can that handle.

up to 200G

 

[NYreefNoob]

looking good johnny. give it a good week to break in then only make 1 adjustment a day dialing it in. i always once i find the sweet spot mark the knob and spot where ya twist so i know exactly where to twist it back too

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

is the skimmer loud. im getting back into the hobby need a new skimmer want a good skimmer but it must me silent

 

[Wolverine57]

looking good johnny. give it a good week to break in then only make 1 adjustment a day dialing it in. i always once i find the sweet spot mark the knob and spot where ya twist so i know exactly where to twist it back too

Hey Rick, Its been a week already! So today after the water change I will adjust and mark the SPOT!
Thank you,
J

 

[Wolverine57]

is the skimmer loud. im getting back into the hobby need a new skimmer want a good skimmer but it must me silent

Silent and deadly! No BS!! I'm already liking this skimmer, nearly a week and it was time to clean the waste cap. The previous was a BK mini 180 and it was every 2-3 days too much work.
Ihave had the BK, AT200, Vertex, Aqua C, ASM and others...and I found a skimmer and great price!

 

[jadakiss]

can u post a pic to c how much dirt it pulls.

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

Silent and deadly! No BS!! I'm already liking this skimmer, nearly a week and it was time to clean the waste cap. The previous was a BK mini 180 and it was every 2-3 days too much work.
Ihave had the BK, AT200, Vertex, Aqua C, ASM and others...and I found a skimmer and great price!

was looking at getting the bubble king 180 for my 65 gallon that i' going to be setting up or a deltec which i use to run but the prices are threw the roof. what store did you buy it at and what was the cost if you don't mind me asking.. also what size tank are you running the skimmer on .. thanx for the info

 

[NYreefNoob]

mp that one is way to big for your system, the smaller 160 is the one i recommended for you, and a bk 180 mini owuld be way too much for a tank your size

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

oh really i always thought the bigger the better when it comes to skimmers..was going to have a mixed reef but leaning more towards sps like i use to keep.. ..

 

[Wolverine57]

can u post a pic to c how much dirt it pulls.

too late bud! Already cleaned the waste cap...I tell you it was alot brown and smelly. I'll save some for you next-time....LOL

 

[Wolverine57]

oh really i always thought the bigger the better when it comes to skimmers..was going to have a mixed reef but leaning more towards sps like i use to keep.. ..

Is not the size! Is the quality!

 

[jadakiss]

lol

 

[NYreefNoob]

need a skimmer balanced for your system and reqirements to make most out of the skimmer, ive had a few skimmers too big for my system and they would kick butt for a day then not pull anything then pull again