SC Aquariums SC150 cone skimmer review

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by silor, Aug 21, 2011.

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  1. Industry

    Industry Astrea Snail

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    Sca for a 220-300g tank? Do they make one big enough?
     
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  3. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    I don't believe so.

    The SCA-302 is for up to a 180 gal.
    The SCA-301 is for up to a 65 gal.
     
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    Industry Astrea Snail

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    I don't have that big of a tank yet, but am trying to get an idea about costs and equipment. Can you run two Sca302 in tandem?
     
  5. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    New Skimmer

    Ok guys I just installed my SCA-303 for my 72 Gallon tank last night...

    Here is a quick video... Can someone tell me if the bubbles are at the right height, or anything else that will be useful...

    I know first few days are the break in period so let me know what you think...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vU-9UA86l4&feature=youtu.be
     
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    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Dyonopses1 Skunk Shrimp

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    The bubble height looks right. The depth of your sump water level look a little shallow though.
     
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  9. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Its roughly a little over 8 inches...Do I need to raise it?
     
  10. silor

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    Glad to see this thread is still going and helping people :)
     
  11. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Silor,

    Sent you a message can you take a look at it when you get a chance?

    I feel like I got an extra piece or something with my skimmer... Its the part that threads into the pump and goes into the skimmer itself and shoots the water in...

    This extra piece is slightly larger and will not fit inside the skimmer which leads me to believe that it is for the 180gallon one and I just got it as an extra piece?

    Someone , anyone feel free to chime in.

    Thanks
     
  12. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Word Silor,

    I'm still using my SC150, nearly 2 years