SWC extreme 200 or Octopus Extreme 200??

[1mbrews8]

Ok, wanted to get more opinions...
I have a 150g with a ~ 30g sump now. If i went bigger, it would be no bigger than 210 with sump...
now - crappy turbo floater(?) skimmer so anything is better than it..
i want sps, lps, all
Now i have a medium to low bio load. maybe have like 2 large (5"), 4 md (2-4"), a blenny, shrimp, etc.

should i get an Octo x 200 or swc x 200? Or scrap them both for another? These are my 2 main choices so i would like them to be the only options unless there is something major wrong with them. thanks!
mike

 

[ichthyoid]

- crappy turbo floater(?) skimmer so anything is better than it..

I like them,...very much. JMO though.

 

[stacy22]

I have the Octo Extreme 200 on my 150+40+100g sump set-up. The thing skims like crazy. I have been really happy with it.

 

[1mbrews8]

it might not have been that.. all i know was i looked it up online one time and its like for a 55g and was maybe $75 new?? (

ichthyoid;422330 wrote:

- crappy turbo floater(?) skimmer so anything is better than it..

I like them,...very much. JMO though.

 

[hayabusa72]

IMO I would go with Octo DNW 200 .They work really good.

 

[kelleyga36]

 

[1mbrews8]

looks nice! but a little more expensive than I'd like...i can get either the swc or the octo x for $250 shipped...keep those thoughts comming! i will get one either tonight or tomorrow!
mike

kelleyga36;422350 wrote:

 

[1mbrews8]

or i can get a nw200 octopus for $130 but its an older style than the others...

 

[ichthyoid]

it might not have been that.. all i know was i looked it up online one time and its like for a 55g and was maybe $75 new?? (

Does it look like this?

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<span style="color: black">Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Skimmer without pump
$128.99 </span><span style="color: black">add an OR 2700 pump for an additional $65.00</span>










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[1mbrews8]

i think it <span style="color: black">is Aqua Medic Hang on Tank Turboflotor 1000 Multi Skimmer w/pump
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[1mbrews8]

i guess it's alot more expensive than i thought! better or worse than the extreme 200s?

 

[fish scales2]

Over the past 2 months I have had to replace more than 10 pumps on octo skimmers, I personally am running the extreme 200 and am pleased so far. If you go octo make sure to get the sicci (sp) pump. You might also consider the Ocean force 200, not chinese made and built with serious quality.

 

[1mbrews8]

yeah, both the swc and octo x come with the sicce psk2500. i've heard of the octo brand more than the swc, but i think the swc supposedly way over performs the octo...at least in scfh...i plan to get one tonight...any last minute suggestions??
mike

 

[ichthyoid]

1mbrews8;422420 wrote: yeah, both the swc and octo x come with the sicce psk2500. i've heard of the octo brand more than the swc, but i think the swc supposedly way over performs the octo...at least in scfh...i plan to get one tonight...any last minute suggestions??
mike

Yes, give me your-
"Aqua Medic Hang on Tank Turboflotor 1000 Multi Skimmer w/pump" (?)

 

[1mbrews8]

^make me an offer! )

swc or octo??!!

 

[cr500_af]

Vote for Octo here... simply because every one I know who owns one loves it. I never met anybody with an SWC.

 

[1mbrews8]

me neither but on the web all say it has better pw and pulls more air...

 

[jonathan]

The Turboflotor Multi 1000 uses a single needle wheel pump (OR2500) for input flow and air injection but works fairly well if setup properly. There is a flow restrictor in the pump input the should be removed. They work MUCH better after removing it and IMO can handle up to a 75 gal. Do you have the taller feedneck that it came with? It may be needed once the restrictor has been removed. Make sure the air input nipple is clean where the tube connects.

Jonathan

 

[1mbrews8]

ill try to check that when i get home. now i have it on a 150 + ~25g sump....so not enough..

 

[jonathan]

Pics if interested. The short tube in the background has been removed from the pump input. It appears to be one piece at first glance.
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