WTB: Anyone have a SCWD (Squid) they want to get rid of?...

[Big D]

Been checking into how I'm going to set up the flow in my new 54G corner... I'd like to give one of these a shot, but I'd like to try to get it local before I order one online...


Anyone using one I'd like some feedback on them as well... I'll be running it on my return which is being pushed by a Rio 2100... At 4 ft of head, it looks like I'll have about 400 gph going throgh it... Just wondering if 400 gph is going to make it cycle faster than I need it too...


Thanks,
David

[GeorgeW]

I was looking into other options for switching flow and found this http://www.reefonline.com.au/shop/pr...roducts_id=150 on the SCWD. The times seem a bit high from what I remember, though, but I never did actual timing tests. Maybe I'll do a few tests of my own.

I used one with a Iwaki 30 series pressure pump on a 75 and loved it. People talk about them breaking and being crappy. Near as I could find, those people were jamming alot of water through one which I don't think it's engineered to handle. It's quiet. No electronics. Cheap.

I fully plan to re-use it on my 37 when I get it up and running.

[Big D]

Thanks for the link George... Looks promising-I'll probably be at 10-12 secs between right to left or vice versa... 20-24 secs per cycle...

If anyone has one they want to get ride of, let me know... Just found them on Sam's site (Aquabuys)-It's a hell of a drive, but Sam's a good guy... I could use some Roti-Feast anyway...

[theplatypus]

I saw a post over at nano-reef where I guy had disected his broken scwd. He was able to fix it and retro fit it so it accepted pvc fittings.

[dough]

I have one or I should say 2. One is my off my dad's tank we took down last year.

Mine is on a 37 gallon tank running off a Mag 7 pump. I like the concept and they are less $ than the alternates that are out there. I started a tread on any forum yesterday and found out that it reduces your flow by 25% and goes up from there as the pump size goes up. I have been happy with mine. No issues etc.

If you want one let me know.

[Big D]

Thanks everyone for the info...

Doug-You got PM...

David