ASM G-3 Skimmer

Anybody have any opinions about this skimmer or any other skimmers?
I am working on a set-up for a 240 DT with a 65 sump
 

maelv

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Joncat will probably chime in here...but he recommended an Octopus Skimmer Dual Recirc 250 needlewheel for me....I have a 220 I am going to be setting up in the LONG future....LOL....the skimmer is about 500 bucks...and rated for 300 gallons
 

joncat24

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the octo nw 200 si a better skimmer than the asm g3 for $100 less money. It has a larger body and better construction.
that being said, Iwould recommend A recirc 200 for your system. The nw 200 may do the job, but the recirc would definitley do the trick. it is $389 but is a very nice skimmer.
May also look into the das ex2 skimmer for your needs. It all comes down to budget really.
 
Hey thanks I think I will go with the Octopus Skimmer Dual Recirc 250.
I found it on sale for 350.
What small pump would you recommend with it that runs cool and quiet?
 

joncat24

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I would gravity feed it form your tank drains...
if not then I would use a quiet one if you can find one that pumps at roughly 400 gph. that is all you need for input flow.
 

joncat24

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if you found a dual recirc 250 for $350< i will buy all of them they have...
Are you sure on that. The single recirc 200 is on sale for $350
 
Ha yeah that copy and paste can get me in trouble it is the single recirc 200 that I am thinking on getting.
I thought about the gravity drain but wouldn't that be quite a bit more than 400 gph...I have two 1 1/2" drains?
 

joncat24

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Originally Posted by Sailfin Tang
Ha yeah that copy and paste can get me in trouble it is the single recirc 200 that I am thinking on getting.
I thought about the gravity drain but wouldn't that be quite a bit more than 400 gph...I have two 1 1/2" drains?
put a ball valve on one of your drains to feed the skimmer and you can control the flow to it...
 

hammerhed7

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Joncat, how does the octo compare to the asm in terms of adjustment, cleaning, cup removal etc? I am trying to decide between the G3, and Octo NW200.
Thanks
 

hammerhed7

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thanks Jon I will be getting my new skimmer soon, I have been very happy with the ASM mini G I am running on my 46 reef, I have never seen an octo, but I know alot of people are really sold on them, I may give it a shot.
 
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