Best skimmer for 75 gal.

briangg57 · 02/12/2008, 08:10 AM

My 75 gal. mixed reef tank has been doing great for 2 years. But I recently replyed to a post and mentioned that I have a Prism Deluxe for my 75 gal. with 20 gal. sump, At which time people promptly dismissed it as a piece of garbage. My tank is doing so well, I probably shouldn't mess with it. But if I did decide to get a new skimmer, What would be the advantage of more aggresive skimming?,and what would be the best skimmer for my size tank? Please bear in mind that I am not cheap, but I can't afford to buy a skimmer just to keep up with the Jones.

Amoore311 · 02/12/2008, 09:15 AM

If it aint broke don't fix it!

But if you're in the market, take a look at Euroreef RS100 or the Octopus brand. Both are top of the line.

matgilbert · 02/12/2008, 09:19 AM

I have a 65 gallon tank with a 29g sump and I'm running an AquaC Urchin Pro driven by a mag-drive 3. So far it's done a great job at foaming out all the crud.

BLKTANG · 02/12/2008, 09:21 AM

The advantage of more agressive skimming is better overall fish health,coral health,& cleaner water.Having a good skimmer is IMO a critical part of a happy reef.

I would suggest a G-Series skimmer a G1,or G2 would work really nice.Even a Mini G would work for your setup since your not keeping SPS.

And yes the Prism skimmers are a big P.O.S

intenseimage · 02/12/2008, 09:29 AM

Im running a Bermuda Aquatics 3C and couldnt be happier

CeeGee · 02/12/2008, 09:55 AM

I would suggest anything over the ASM's. I am running a G3 at the moment and hate it. I will be upgrading to a Deltec or H&S when money permits. I am tired of buying cheap skimmers that have subpar craftsmanship and performance. With all the money I have spent on crap skimmers and trying to mod them to make them work better I could have been halfway to a nice Deltec.

Not to mention the constant adjusting of the G3 to get it to skim properly and how you think you have it skimming good and come home and it has overflowed all the gunk it pulled out back into your system.

I hear good things about the octopus, euroreef rc, H&S, Deltec, ATI, Tunze skimmers.

useskaforevil · 02/12/2008, 10:07 AM

i have the same problem with my asmg2. i was told they were good skimmers so i always kinda figured i was doing something wrong.

jlt23 · 02/12/2008, 10:11 AM

I have a euroreef rs100 on my 45G and it's awesome. It's not too expensive and it works great and excellent craftsmanship.

BLKTANG · 02/12/2008, 10:15 AM

Are you guys cleaning out the vent in your ASM?Ive used them for 8 years,& NEVER had one not perform great.Just a little TLC,just like everything else in this hobby.JMO.

useskaforevil · 02/12/2008, 10:24 AM

what part is the vent?

BLKTANG · 02/12/2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by useskaforevil
what part is the vent?

Its where the hose connects to the grey piece that comes off the pump.It gets clogged with salt creep.You done have to remove the pump from the skimmer body,just take off the piece that the clear hose attaches too,& remove the hose,then use a toothpick to clean out the hole.

bteagle93 · 02/12/2008, 10:52 AM

i run a ASM G1x on my 75 gallon, and couldnt be happier!

cardiffgiant · 02/12/2008, 10:54 AM

I use the octpus nw 150 for my 55g system and I've been really happy with the results.

xtm · 02/12/2008, 12:07 PM

I have a 75g and an ASM G2... I had to mod it w/ gate valve and mesh mod just to give me that nice performance. I'm satisfied with it right now but if I have the money I'm definitely upgrading to something else. The Sedra 3500 is super noisy and the skimmer is just too bulky for the sump.

Right now I'm looking at the Tunze 9010.

briangg57 · 02/12/2008, 08:25 PM

I really appreciate all the feedback. I copied all the models you said were good and I'm gonna check them out. Thanks, Brian

CeeGee · 02/12/2008, 10:22 PM

yes I keep my ASM G3 clean and I still have to constantly adjust it. One day it skims great the next it doesn't and then it overflows just to add a little excitement.

the quality of workmanship is terrible and if you recirc mod it (to make it work "better") it adds the ghetto dimension by the pump falling out of the uniseal every time you you touch it.

Dewey58 · 02/12/2008, 10:44 PM

Interesting comment about the Sedra 3500. I recently got a Euro Reef RS-135 needle wheel. I have a 75 gallon DT and a 30 gallon sump. Probably has about 20 gallons of water in the sump. My skimmer was exceptionally quiet for about the 1st month. Then became a little bit noisier until it was almost as loud as my Mag 7 return pump. I contacted Euro-Reef and they sent me a new impeller. On installation it ran as quiet as original. I'm extremely happy with the gunk this thing pulls out of my tank. The thing I wonder about is the Sedra pump. Mine is a 5000, but similar in nature.
As to the point of the thread. I'd recommend the RS-135. Its done an incredible job on my tank.
HTH
Dewey

02/12/2008, 08:10 AM	#1
briangg57 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 634	Best skimmer for 75 gal. My 75 gal. mixed reef tank has been doing great for 2 years. But I recently replyed to a post and mentioned that I have a Prism Deluxe for my 75 gal. with 20 gal. sump, At which time people promptly dismissed it as a piece of garbage. My tank is doing so well, I probably shouldn't mess with it. But if I did decide to get a new skimmer, What would be the advantage of more aggresive skimming?,and what would be the best skimmer for my size tank? Please bear in mind that I am not cheap, but I can't afford to buy a skimmer just to keep up with the Jones. __________________ Ain't like goin down to the pond, cetching bluegills and tommy cats. Current Tank Info: 75 gal.,20 gal. sump with wet-dry, also run carbon,75 to 100lbs live rock. 3&1/2 inch sand bed, 390 Watts PC. lighting and loving it!!!

02/12/2008, 09:21 AM	#4
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	The advantage of more agressive skimming is better overall fish health,coral health,& cleaner water.Having a good skimmer is IMO a critical part of a happy reef. I would suggest a G-Series skimmer a G1,or G2 would work really nice.Even a Mini G would work for your setup since your not keeping SPS. And yes the Prism skimmers are a big P.O.S __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

02/12/2008, 09:55 AM	#6
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I would suggest anything over the ASM's. I am running a G3 at the moment and hate it. I will be upgrading to a Deltec or H&S when money permits. I am tired of buying cheap skimmers that have subpar craftsmanship and performance. With all the money I have spent on crap skimmers and trying to mod them to make them work better I could have been halfway to a nice Deltec. Not to mention the constant adjusting of the G3 to get it to skim properly and how you think you have it skimming good and come home and it has overflowed all the gunk it pulled out back into your system. I hear good things about the octopus, euroreef rc, H&S, Deltec, ATI, Tunze skimmers. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

02/12/2008, 10:07 AM	#7
useskaforevil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kent, ohio Posts: 1,012	i have the same problem with my asmg2. i was told they were good skimmers so i always kinda figured i was doing something wrong. __________________ "and the delicate mechanism stripped its gears" Current Tank Info: 80gallon bowfront

02/12/2008, 10:15 AM	#9
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Are you guys cleaning out the vent in your ASM?Ive used them for 8 years,& NEVER had one not perform great.Just a little TLC,just like everything else in this hobby.JMO. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

02/12/2008, 09:15 AM	#2
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	If it aint broke don't fix it! But if you're in the market, take a look at Euroreef RS100 or the Octopus brand. Both are top of the line.

02/12/2008, 09:19 AM	#3
matgilbert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 57	I have a 65 gallon tank with a 29g sump and I'm running an AquaC Urchin Pro driven by a mag-drive 3. So far it's done a great job at foaming out all the crud.

02/12/2008, 09:29 AM	#5
intenseimage Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northampton, PA Posts: 1,135	Im running a Bermuda Aquatics 3C and couldnt be happier

02/12/2008, 10:11 AM	#8
jlt23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 712	I have a euroreef rs100 on my 45G and it's awesome. It's not too expensive and it works great and excellent craftsmanship.

02/12/2008, 10:24 AM	#10
useskaforevil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kent, ohio Posts: 1,012	what part is the vent? __________________ "and the delicate mechanism stripped its gears" Current Tank Info: 80gallon bowfront

02/12/2008, 10:52 AM	#12
bteagle93 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 421	i run a ASM G1x on my 75 gallon, and couldnt be happier!

02/12/2008, 10:54 AM	#13
cardiffgiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,455	I use the octpus nw 150 for my 55g system and I've been really happy with the results.

02/12/2008, 12:07 PM	#14
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	I have a 75g and an ASM G2... I had to mod it w/ gate valve and mesh mod just to give me that nice performance. I'm satisfied with it right now but if I have the money I'm definitely upgrading to something else. The Sedra 3500 is super noisy and the skimmer is just too bulky for the sump. Right now I'm looking at the Tunze 9010. __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

02/12/2008, 08:25 PM	#15
briangg57 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 634	I really appreciate all the feedback. I copied all the models you said were good and I'm gonna check them out. Thanks, Brian __________________ Ain't like goin down to the pond, cetching bluegills and tommy cats. Current Tank Info: 75 gal.,20 gal. sump with wet-dry, also run carbon,75 to 100lbs live rock. 3&1/2 inch sand bed, 390 Watts PC. lighting and loving it!!!

02/12/2008, 10:22 PM	#16
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	yes I keep my ASM G3 clean and I still have to constantly adjust it. One day it skims great the next it doesn't and then it overflows just to add a little excitement. the quality of workmanship is terrible and if you recirc mod it (to make it work "better") it adds the ghetto dimension by the pump falling out of the uniseal every time you you touch it. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's Last edited by CeeGee; 02/12/2008 at 10:32 PM.

02/12/2008, 10:44 PM	#17
Dewey58 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London Ontario Posts: 55	Interesting comment about the Sedra 3500. I recently got a Euro Reef RS-135 needle wheel. I have a 75 gallon DT and a 30 gallon sump. Probably has about 20 gallons of water in the sump. My skimmer was exceptionally quiet for about the 1st month. Then became a little bit noisier until it was almost as loud as my Mag 7 return pump. I contacted Euro-Reef and they sent me a new impeller. On installation it ran as quiet as original. I'm extremely happy with the gunk this thing pulls out of my tank. The thing I wonder about is the Sedra pump. Mine is a 5000, but similar in nature. As to the point of the thread. I'd recommend the RS-135. Its done an incredible job on my tank. HTH Dewey