ASM skimmer for 46g tank

IslandCrow · 10/16/2006, 09:35 PM

I've recently added a sump to my system, and I want to get an in-sump skimmer. I've heard really good things about the ASM G-series skimmers, but I'm not sure whether to get the G1 or G2. The G2 was suggested to me, but would this be overkill for a 46g with a 15g sump? I have a fairly light bioload, which probably won't get significantly bigger: 1 maroon clownfish, 1 sixline wrasse, and a Smith's fang blenny. Would a G1 be fine? It's advertised as good for a 100g setup, but I want some pretty clean water now that I'm getting into acros and other SPS. I'm also open to suggestions for other skimmers in this price range.

mg426 · 10/16/2006, 09:48 PM

A G1 would get the job done. Also take a look at the reef octopus line A RO NW 150 would skim the crap out of that tank and only cost you around 125 bucks.

kdblove_99 · 10/16/2006, 10:53 PM

I would look into the Octopus skimmer over the ASM Price is way better than an ASM and have heard they are built better!

www.octopuskimmer.com or you can go to www.asmskimmer.com they are now selling Octopus

IslandCrow · 10/16/2006, 10:56 PM

Cool, thanks for the tips, and keep 'em coming. I have a HOB skimmer that's doing the job for now, so I have all the time in the world to make a good decision here.

10/16/2006, 09:35 PM	#1
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	ASM skimmer for 46g tank I've recently added a sump to my system, and I want to get an in-sump skimmer. I've heard really good things about the ASM G-series skimmers, but I'm not sure whether to get the G1 or G2. The G2 was suggested to me, but would this be overkill for a 46g with a 15g sump? I have a fairly light bioload, which probably won't get significantly bigger: 1 maroon clownfish, 1 sixline wrasse, and a Smith's fang blenny. Would a G1 be fine? It's advertised as good for a 100g setup, but I want some pretty clean water now that I'm getting into acros and other SPS. I'm also open to suggestions for other skimmers in this price range. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

10/16/2006, 09:48 PM	#2
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	A G1 would get the job done. Also take a look at the reef octopus line A RO NW 150 would skim the crap out of that tank and only cost you around 125 bucks. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

10/16/2006, 10:56 PM	#4
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	Cool, thanks for the tips, and keep 'em coming. I have a HOB skimmer that's doing the job for now, so I have all the time in the world to make a good decision here. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

10/16/2006, 10:53 PM	#3
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I would look into the Octopus skimmer over the ASM Price is way better than an ASM and have heard they are built better! www.octopuskimmer.com or you can go to www.asmskimmer.com they are now selling Octopus