Skimmer help! dont know what to get!
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nissan577
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Originally Posted by joncat24
http:///forum/post/3089453
I personally wouldn't go with an ASM. The pumps are weak, IMO. They don't pull very much air. Obviously, it is all up to you, but I would get a good skimmer from the start, instead of getting a cheaper one and then having to get another one down the road.
i dont have a skimmer one now. all im running is a 20g refugium. and what if i replace the pump?
http:///forum/post/3089453
I personally wouldn't go with an ASM. The pumps are weak, IMO. They don't pull very much air. Obviously, it is all up to you, but I would get a good skimmer from the start, instead of getting a cheaper one and then having to get another one down the road.
i dont have a skimmer one now. all im running is a 20g refugium. and what if i replace the pump?
nissan577
Active Member
Originally Posted by joncat24
http:///forum/post/3089801
The asm even with a new pump, is not nearly as good as the MSX
ok. thanks. ima look for some. used wouldnt be a problem right?
http:///forum/post/3089801
The asm even with a new pump, is not nearly as good as the MSX
ok. thanks. ima look for some. used wouldnt be a problem right?
stanlalee
Active Member
A used ASM G1 isn't worth more than $100 bucks used in good condition and fully functional. you'd want at least a G2 and preferably a G3 anyway for a 95g. I wont even get into what you should or shouldn't get, there are way too many capable skimmers and range of price/quality. A used ASM priced and sized right is a solid option. You dont have to have the latest and greatest to have a sufficient skimmer. Old school reef devils, turboflotors, ASM, older octopus (modded), euroreefs ect can still get the job done. good water quality, good foam production and nice aquariums didn't just start with 08' model skimmers. I equate the never ending trend to keep up with the latest greatest skimmer to buying pc's with the latest processors and graphics cards with most people just to doing the same net surfing and nudie girl downloading their 4yr old computer had been doing an excellent job of. I mean if you NEED a new skimmer and have the money for new one great but if you dont many older models still work well. If you get an appropriate sized reputable older model all you miss out on is $2/month eletricity savings, bling under the cabinet and an almost always nonconsequential gain in performance (your skimate cup pics and measurements may be better but the tank will likely look exactly the same). there ar people with remora's right now thinking they have the greatest hang on skimmer ever because their tank is doing excellent while using it so what is a deltec MCE600 going to do for them?
nissan577
Active Member
i found these skimmers used:
which ones are good:
1. ASM G2 SKIMMER w/MODS SEDRA 3500 PUMP: what the seller did:
Mod 1. I used Enkamat? (can't remember exact spelling) to mod the impeller. I found this mode on reefcentral. dot com. I have an extra piece to replace if the old one ever wears out. Mod 2. I removed the adjustment pipe and installed a gate valve. This allows for much better control when adjusting the right amount of foam. Mod 3. I had this skimmer plumbed directly to my overflow. If you don't plan on plumbing this to your overflow they you can simply cap off the pipe that comes out of the body of the skimmer.
2. Euro Reef ES5-2 Protein Skimmer
3. Xtreme MSX Series 160
which ones are good:
1. ASM G2 SKIMMER w/MODS SEDRA 3500 PUMP: what the seller did:
Mod 1. I used Enkamat? (can't remember exact spelling) to mod the impeller. I found this mode on reefcentral. dot com. I have an extra piece to replace if the old one ever wears out. Mod 2. I removed the adjustment pipe and installed a gate valve. This allows for much better control when adjusting the right amount of foam. Mod 3. I had this skimmer plumbed directly to my overflow. If you don't plan on plumbing this to your overflow they you can simply cap off the pipe that comes out of the body of the skimmer.
2. Euro Reef ES5-2 Protein Skimmer
3. Xtreme MSX Series 160
mech-a-nic
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I got a ASM G3 SKIMMER for my 120 and could not be happier
No mods right out the box was great
