Asm Mini Skimmer

swashbuckler · 01/12/2006, 09:39 PM

http://www.asmskimmer.com/ASMMini.htm

does anyone have any info on these or what the deal is these in their performance.

for 100 bucks its not bad if it pulls out the gunk that its older siblings do.

sellout007 · 01/12/2006, 09:57 PM

Ive been wondering this as well.

smokez01 · 01/12/2006, 11:30 PM

me to, bump

swashbuckler · 01/13/2006, 06:48 AM

I'm guessing this just came out? no online stores seem to have them in their databases

swashbuckler · 01/13/2006, 06:50 AM

found some info:

HE NEW ASM MINI IS HERE

We at Global Aquarium value our customers and want to earn your trust.We are hobbyists just like you. We have seen this skimmer selling for 189.00 at another website. Now they are down to 99.00! I hope no one had to pay that price!

This is called PRICE GOUGING! They figured since they had the product on- line first they could get whatever they wanted out of you. We will NEVER do that to our customers. You have my promise! Anyhow, on with the product!

So much for the little competition out there! The new ASM Pinwheel mini is a sure hit. Please note: We recommend this skimmer up to about a 50 gallon tank with a light load, and a 40 gallon tank with a heavier load. THIS SKIMMER'S PUMP MOVES 120 GPH(240 gph w/ no air), SO WE HAVE done the research and RATED IT ACCORDINGLY! These skimmers have all the same features as it's big brothers, but with smaller tanks in mind. Comparing it to other SMALLER skimmers in this size and price range the ASM Mini is a excellent value!

from here...

http://www.globeaqua.com/asm.html

swashbuckler · 01/13/2006, 06:55 AM

http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=79207& looks like reefs.org have jumped ahead of us already

thrlride · 01/13/2006, 08:20 AM

A co-worker of mine just ordered one, we'll see how it is.

What brand pump is it?

sellout007 · 01/13/2006, 12:29 PM

Here is the first place that I saw one...

http://asmskimmer.com/

swashbuckler · 01/13/2006, 03:22 PM

dont know the brand pump- guess will have to find out as soon as someone gets one... it sounds too good to be true at that price...cheaper than a seaclone 100 (retail)

sellout007 · 01/13/2006, 03:26 PM

If you noticed the pump on these in a few of the links are different.

http://www.globeaqua.com/asm.html

They have a different pump then the asmskimmer website has them.

swashbuckler · 01/13/2006, 03:28 PM

mmm..it looks the same too me- at least the needle wheel impellor- resembles coralife's needlewheel closely..

swashbuckler · 01/14/2006, 05:16 PM

according to this site http://www.aquatictech.com/protein_skimmers.htm

the pump listed for the mini is "Genex 1000"

sellout007 · 01/14/2006, 05:57 PM

Nevermind, was looking at the wrong thing. haha

swashbuckler · 01/16/2006, 07:57 AM

just trying to keep this thread from getting buried....can't wait till someone gets one!

swashbuckler · 01/22/2006, 07:14 AM

givin it a bumpy.

swashbuckler · 01/24/2006, 11:00 PM

knock knock

wtac · 01/25/2006, 09:47 AM

who's there?

LOL...couldn't help myself. Besides, I'm curious about the mini skimmer as well

.

swashbuckler · 01/25/2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wtac
who's there?

ASM mini

Paulairduck · 01/25/2006, 07:01 PM

I have been running the mini on my tank for two days, got some skimmate, the skimmer will need a few days to break in. I like everything about it, so far so good.

daytonreefRob · 01/25/2006, 07:30 PM

Here are some pictures of the Mini in action, this skimmer has a gate valve mod on it.

sellout007 · 01/25/2006, 07:36 PM

HEY!!! Someone finaly responded that matters and with some real info!

JimR · 01/25/2006, 07:50 PM

What info? All I see is a few photo's.
Nothing on how it's working. Skim in first pic doesnt look very dark.

daytonreefRob · 01/25/2006, 07:58 PM

The skimmate in the first picture isn't really skimmate, the cup was recently emptied and cleaned. I had also just added the gate valve mod, so I was in the process of dialing in the skimmer.

Make no mistakes, this skimmer is for smaller tanks. I would not suggest placing it on a tank larger than 55 gallons. It is a small skimmer designed for small tanks.

This skimmer did surprise me with the skimmate it pulled out. I will see if I can 't get a picture of the cup full of skimmate.

JimR · 01/25/2006, 08:03 PM

Thanx Rob.
I'm setting up a 55gal with sump. Probably 65-70 gals total.
Your opinion?

sellout007 · 01/25/2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JimR
What info? All I see is a few photo's.
Nothing on how it's working. Skim in first pic doesnt look very dark.

As opposed to everything else weve had like *bumps*. Soemone finally chimed in that has some first hand knowlege on how the skimmer is going to work.

As for how its working, did you read his post? Its been up for two days. Relax and give it time.

01/12/2006, 09:39 PM	#1
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	Asm Mini Skimmer http://www.asmskimmer.com/ASMMini.htm does anyone have any info on these or what the deal is these in their performance. for 100 bucks its not bad if it pulls out the gunk that its older siblings do. __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/12/2006, 11:30 PM	#3
smokez01 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 269	me to, bump __________________ Click red house to view my tank thread =) Current Tank Info: 1 yr old 90g Reef

01/13/2006, 06:48 AM	#4
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	I'm guessing this just came out? no online stores seem to have them in their databases __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/13/2006, 06:50 AM	#5
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	found some info: HE NEW ASM MINI IS HERE We at Global Aquarium value our customers and want to earn your trust.We are hobbyists just like you. We have seen this skimmer selling for 189.00 at another website. Now they are down to 99.00! I hope no one had to pay that price! This is called PRICE GOUGING! They figured since they had the product on- line first they could get whatever they wanted out of you. We will NEVER do that to our customers. You have my promise! Anyhow, on with the product! So much for the little competition out there! The new ASM Pinwheel mini is a sure hit. Please note: We recommend this skimmer up to about a 50 gallon tank with a light load, and a 40 gallon tank with a heavier load. THIS SKIMMER'S PUMP MOVES 120 GPH(240 gph w/ no air), SO WE HAVE done the research and RATED IT ACCORDINGLY! These skimmers have all the same features as it's big brothers, but with smaller tanks in mind. Comparing it to other SMALLER skimmers in this size and price range the ASM Mini is a excellent value! from here... http://www.globeaqua.com/asm.html __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/13/2006, 06:55 AM	#6
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=79207& looks like reefs.org have jumped ahead of us already __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/12/2006, 09:57 PM	#2
sellout007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,402	Ive been wondering this as well.

01/13/2006, 08:20 AM	#7
thrlride Aka lemmywinks Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 8,017	A co-worker of mine just ordered one, we'll see how it is. What brand pump is it? __________________ Beer Snob Current Tank Info: 210 gallon FOWLR (H&S 200a-1260 , panworld 50px-x, 2x Vortech w/ WWD)

01/13/2006, 12:29 PM	#8
sellout007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,402	Here is the first place that I saw one... http://asmskimmer.com/

01/13/2006, 03:22 PM	#9
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	dont know the brand pump- guess will have to find out as soon as someone gets one... it sounds too good to be true at that price...cheaper than a seaclone 100 (retail) __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/13/2006, 03:26 PM	#10
sellout007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,402	If you noticed the pump on these in a few of the links are different. http://www.globeaqua.com/asm.html They have a different pump then the asmskimmer website has them.

01/13/2006, 03:28 PM	#11
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	mmm..it looks the same too me- at least the needle wheel impellor- resembles coralife's needlewheel closely.. __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/14/2006, 05:16 PM	#12
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	according to this site http://www.aquatictech.com/protein_skimmers.htm the pump listed for the mini is "Genex 1000" __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/14/2006, 05:57 PM	#13
sellout007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,402	Nevermind, was looking at the wrong thing. haha

01/16/2006, 07:57 AM	#14
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	just trying to keep this thread from getting buried....can't wait till someone gets one! __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/22/2006, 07:14 AM	#15
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	givin it a bumpy. __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/24/2006, 11:00 PM	#16
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	knock knock __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/25/2006, 09:47 AM	#17
wtac Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto and Calgary, Canada Posts: 377	who's there? LOL...couldn't help myself. Besides, I'm curious about the mini skimmer as well .

01/25/2006, 07:01 PM	#19
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	I have had mine for two days I have been running the mini on my tank for two days, got some skimmate, the skimmer will need a few days to break in. I like everything about it, so far so good.

01/25/2006, 07:30 PM	#20
daytonreefRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marine Solutions Posts: 485	Here are some pictures of the Mini in action, this skimmer has a gate valve mod on it. __________________ Rob

01/25/2006, 07:36 PM	#21
sellout007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,402	HEY!!! Someone finaly responded that matters and with some real info!

01/25/2006, 07:50 PM	#22
JimR Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 247	What info? All I see is a few photo's. Nothing on how it's working. Skim in first pic doesnt look very dark.

01/25/2006, 07:58 PM	#23
daytonreefRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marine Solutions Posts: 485	The skimmate in the first picture isn't really skimmate, the cup was recently emptied and cleaned. I had also just added the gate valve mod, so I was in the process of dialing in the skimmer. Make no mistakes, this skimmer is for smaller tanks. I would not suggest placing it on a tank larger than 55 gallons. It is a small skimmer designed for small tanks. This skimmer did surprise me with the skimmate it pulled out. I will see if I can 't get a picture of the cup full of skimmate. __________________ Rob

01/25/2006, 08:03 PM	#24
JimR Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 247	Thanx Rob. I'm setting up a 55gal with sump. Probably 65-70 gals total. Your opinion?