The New ASM, AKA Octopus Skimmers?

GregG. · 11/14/2006, 12:03 PM

Have you guys seen these? It appears ASM is no longer making their G-series skimmers but are now making these Octopus skimmers? I believe these are different than the Octopus skimmers previously discussed from Pacific Coast Imports or whatever.

They are inexpensive....wonder if they are any good.

http://www.octopusskimmer.com/

Anyone have one? Pics in action?

TwistedTiger · 11/14/2006, 12:09 PM

I think ASMskimmer.com just stopped carrying ASM and is now selling octopus. They were just a distributor not the manufactuter.

GregG. · 11/14/2006, 12:10 PM

Actually they might be the same as the ones I saw discussed before....when you click on a skimmer it takes you to marinesolutions......with this picture

RichConley · 11/14/2006, 12:11 PM

Theyre not made by ASM. ASM still makes their G skimmers, just not many places are carrying them since they jacked up their prices. Theyre just as expensive as ER right now, and are nowhere near the product.

Those are exactly the product imported by Pacific Coast Imports. I have a NW200/PS3000, and its a great skimmer. I woudlnt order from MarineSolutions right now though, lots of complaints lately.

hahnmeister · 11/14/2006, 01:05 PM

So where is the better/best place to buy octo skimmers right now? I wish they would have some of the other units available... like the recirc 400!!!

RichConley · 11/14/2006, 01:22 PM

customaquatic, aquacave, removed for violation of our commercial policies, etc.

There just have been a ton of complaints about marine solutions in the Octopus Thread lately.

apparantly I can't post Ghevers site.. yikes

hahnmeister · 11/14/2006, 03:27 PM

PM me. I find it odd that you cant list a place...

hahnmeister · 11/14/2006, 03:46 PM

http://www.reefoctopus.com.au/index.cfm

^^^ too bad they arent in the USA... they have a OTP 5000 pump I would love to try. OR here.... they have the DNW-400

http://thereefshop.com.au/index.php?...4f86b72c7704cd

KEstep · 11/14/2006, 04:56 PM

I think octopus is coral vue

RichConley · 11/14/2006, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KEstep
I think octopus is coral vue

Coralvue is an importer, just like Pacific Coast Imports. Theyre both importing the same skimmers from a chinese manufacturer.

Daddeo · 11/14/2006, 09:22 PM

So is All Seas Marine still making the G series skimmers? I did notice the price of a G-3 is higher now than when I purchased mine.

daytonreefRob · 11/15/2006, 07:49 PM

All Seas Marine is still manufacturing the G Series skimmers. There was a price increase in March. The MAP on a G3 is $309.

reefinmike · 11/15/2006, 09:22 PM

asmskimmer.com aka marine solutions is just 10 minutes away from my house. the owner stopped carrying the skimmers because as people mentioned above that they are jacking up the prices. they do however still have a couple g4x's, g3's and 2's i believe. you can always shoot them an email if you still want an asm.

elephen · 11/15/2006, 09:57 PM

Seems like everybody is hopping on the NW skimmer bandwagon these days, what happened to creativity and creating an exclusive product?

lol

11/14/2006, 12:03 PM	#1
GregG. Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 55	The New ASM, AKA Octopus Skimmers? Have you guys seen these? It appears ASM is no longer making their G-series skimmers but are now making these Octopus skimmers? I believe these are different than the Octopus skimmers previously discussed from Pacific Coast Imports or whatever. They are inexpensive....wonder if they are any good. http://www.octopusskimmer.com/ Anyone have one? Pics in action? __________________ 125 gallon Reef

11/14/2006, 12:10 PM	#3
GregG. Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 55	Actually they might be the same as the ones I saw discussed before....when you click on a skimmer it takes you to marinesolutions......with this picture __________________ 125 gallon Reef

11/14/2006, 12:11 PM	#4
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	Theyre not made by ASM. ASM still makes their G skimmers, just not many places are carrying them since they jacked up their prices. Theyre just as expensive as ER right now, and are nowhere near the product. Those are exactly the product imported by Pacific Coast Imports. I have a NW200/PS3000, and its a great skimmer. I woudlnt order from MarineSolutions right now though, lots of complaints lately. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

11/14/2006, 01:22 PM	#6
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	customaquatic, aquacave, removed for violation of our commercial policies, etc. There just have been a ton of complaints about marine solutions in the Octopus Thread lately. apparantly I can't post Ghevers site.. yikes __________________ NO TANKS!!!

11/14/2006, 04:56 PM	#9
KEstep Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 550	I think octopus is coral vue __________________ A bartender is just a pharmacist with limited inventory. If you drink don't park, accidents cause people. If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Have a great day. Kris Current Tank Info: 150g. DAS Oak Aquarium, 3 250w. Reeflux 10k on Coralvue Dimmable E-ballasts, 150lbs. Live Rock, DAS EX-2 Skimmer, Remote Deep Sand Bucket, Reefkeeper 2, 10 gallon fuge, 2 Vortechs, Coralvue Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor, Coralvue Kalkwasser Reactor.

11/14/2006, 12:09 PM	#2
TwistedTiger Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: B.R. La. Posts: 925	I think ASMskimmer.com just stopped carrying ASM and is now selling octopus. They were just a distributor not the manufactuter.

11/14/2006, 01:05 PM	#5
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	So where is the better/best place to buy octo skimmers right now? I wish they would have some of the other units available... like the recirc 400!!!

11/14/2006, 03:27 PM	#7
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	PM me. I find it odd that you cant list a place...

11/14/2006, 03:46 PM	#8
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	http://www.reefoctopus.com.au/index.cfm ^^^ too bad they arent in the USA... they have a OTP 5000 pump I would love to try. OR here.... they have the DNW-400 http://thereefshop.com.au/index.php?...4f86b72c7704cd

11/14/2006, 09:22 PM	#11
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	So is All Seas Marine still making the G series skimmers? I did notice the price of a G-3 is higher now than when I purchased mine. __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.

11/15/2006, 07:49 PM	#12
daytonreefRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marine Solutions Posts: 485	All Seas Marine is still manufacturing the G Series skimmers. There was a price increase in March. The MAP on a G3 is $309. __________________ Rob

11/15/2006, 09:22 PM	#13
reefinmike Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 846	asmskimmer.com aka marine solutions is just 10 minutes away from my house. the owner stopped carrying the skimmers because as people mentioned above that they are jacking up the prices. they do however still have a couple g4x's, g3's and 2's i believe. you can always shoot them an email if you still want an asm. __________________ 90g reef lit by 2 kessil 360's and 4 T5's. 55g sump/fuge, eshopps s-200 skimmer and slowly working on getting every apex gadget

11/15/2006, 09:57 PM	#14
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Seems like everybody is hopping on the NW skimmer bandwagon these days, what happened to creativity and creating an exclusive product? lol