ASM G4x vs. ?

cutnup · 05/24/2010, 02:15 PM

Thinking about getting the ASM g4x with the sedra 15000 pump. Is there anyhting else in the price range I should check out?

cutnup · 05/25/2010, 05:22 PM

ttt

mfinn · 05/25/2010, 08:07 PM

You didn't say what size tank this is for.
I had one of the G4x's and they are really poorly made, leak bad and IMO a waste of money.
I'd look into some of the SWC skimmers. Really great value for the money

chrisqueenz · 05/25/2010, 08:13 PM

I have had a G4x w/ Sedra 15000 on my tank for almost 2yrs and couldn't be happier with it. This skimmer has been more than durable and havent had a single problem yet thus far. I would highly recommend this skimmer

immokalee98 · 05/26/2010, 06:18 AM

I've also had the G4x for my 180's in the past and it worked great.

mfinn · 05/26/2010, 07:22 PM

You really don't realize how poorly made the asm's are untill you get into other skimmers.
I know because I've had one and did buy a much better one.
Like I said check out the SWC skimmers.

mg426 · 05/26/2010, 07:35 PM

ASM skimmers are decent units. They do skim pretty well. However if one is looking to buy a NEW skimmer now a days ASM is not the way to go. For what you are going to pay for a G4 an SWC skimmer in the same price range will blow the G4 far far awy.

cutnup · 05/28/2010, 11:33 PM

Got the asm... My LFS let me order it at cost. Man this thing is so poorly made its unbelievable. I have owned a EuroReef and a reefoctopus ddnw150 and they blow this thing away in build quality. I am scared that I will crack it if I tap on it too hard! One thing I like is that it is huge! I hope it skims crazy!

Overall: Not too happy with how it's built but still excited to see it preform... I'll post an update in a week..

mojo~ · 05/29/2010, 04:00 AM

try the skimmer question and answer forum. probably better results there.

I would of suggested a SRO series, MSX, depending on size of tank. I am sure it will skim fine.
good luck....
Mojo~

05/24/2010, 02:15 PM	#1
cutnup Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vero Beach Florida Posts: 674	ASM G4x vs. ? Thinking about getting the ASM g4x with the sedra 15000 pump. Is there anyhting else in the price range I should check out?

05/25/2010, 08:07 PM	#3
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	You didn't say what size tank this is for. I had one of the G4x's and they are really poorly made, leak bad and IMO a waste of money. I'd look into some of the SWC skimmers. Really great value for the money __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

05/26/2010, 07:22 PM	#6
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	You really don't realize how poorly made the asm's are untill you get into other skimmers. I know because I've had one and did buy a much better one. Like I said check out the SWC skimmers. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

05/26/2010, 07:35 PM	#7
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	ASM skimmers are decent units. They do skim pretty well. However if one is looking to buy a NEW skimmer now a days ASM is not the way to go. For what you are going to pay for a G4 an SWC skimmer in the same price range will blow the G4 far far awy. __________________ 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

05/29/2010, 04:00 AM	#9
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	try the skimmer question and answer forum. probably better results there. I would of suggested a SRO series, MSX, depending on size of tank. I am sure it will skim fine. good luck.... Mojo~ __________________ Mojo~

05/25/2010, 05:22 PM	#2
cutnup Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vero Beach Florida Posts: 674	ttt

05/25/2010, 08:13 PM	#4
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	I have had a G4x w/ Sedra 15000 on my tank for almost 2yrs and couldn't be happier with it. This skimmer has been more than durable and havent had a single problem yet thus far. I would highly recommend this skimmer

05/26/2010, 06:18 AM	#5
immokalee98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 54	I've also had the G4x for my 180's in the past and it worked great.

05/28/2010, 11:33 PM	#8
cutnup Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vero Beach Florida Posts: 674	Got the asm... My LFS let me order it at cost. Man this thing is so poorly made its unbelievable. I have owned a EuroReef and a reefoctopus ddnw150 and they blow this thing away in build quality. I am scared that I will crack it if I tap on it too hard! One thing I like is that it is huge! I hope it skims crazy! Overall: Not too happy with how it's built but still excited to see it preform... I'll post an update in a week..

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