Protein skimmer

SassyAngel111 · 01/17/2015, 08:52 PM

Need to find out if a ASM G2 skimmer would be an over kill on a 75gl tank?

Fudz Cwerner · 01/17/2015, 08:58 PM

If it will fit in your sump the its perfect. Maybe you can overstock a little, or use it for a future upgrade. My opinion is buy the biggest skimmer that fits in your space, and you can clean/maintain it.

SassyAngel111 · 01/17/2015, 09:00 PM

Thank you for the quick reply.

ct_vol · 01/17/2015, 09:53 PM

I had a G3 on my 75 years ago. There are better skimmers for the $ out there in my opinion, but if you already have it, might as well use it.

Jade5051 · 01/17/2015, 11:33 PM

My take away from reading these forums is there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to skimmers.

Indiana Reefin · 01/18/2015, 12:56 AM

There is overkill. If you get too big of a skimmer you will be cleaning the skimmer cup neck and nothing else. For a 75 gallon tank look for a skimmer rated for 125 gallons

01/17/2015, 08:52 PM	#1
SassyAngel111 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 167	Protein skimmer Need to find out if a ASM G2 skimmer would be an over kill on a 75gl tank? __________________ I can resist anything but temptation Current Tank Info: 56gl. column tank, around 45lbs of rock, 2 1/2" sand, lights Oceanrvive 120w LED's, Maxi-jet 900, Eshopps PF800 overflow box, Eshopps R-100 refugium, skimmer Eshopps s120

01/17/2015, 08:58 PM	#2
Fudz Cwerner Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 115	If it will fit in your sump the its perfect. Maybe you can overstock a little, or use it for a future upgrade. My opinion is buy the biggest skimmer that fits in your space, and you can clean/maintain it. __________________ Live the dream! 210g mixed reef, AI Hydra/Vega combo, 3x MP40, Octopus 5000, BR140 running Biopellets 60g cube sea horse tank, AI Nano, 2x MP10, XS160, BR70 running Biopellets.

01/17/2015, 09:00 PM	#3
SassyAngel111 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 167	Thank you for the quick reply. __________________ I can resist anything but temptation Current Tank Info: 56gl. column tank, around 45lbs of rock, 2 1/2" sand, lights Oceanrvive 120w LED's, Maxi-jet 900, Eshopps PF800 overflow box, Eshopps R-100 refugium, skimmer Eshopps s120

01/17/2015, 09:53 PM	#4
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	I had a G3 on my 75 years ago. There are better skimmers for the $ out there in my opinion, but if you already have it, might as well use it. __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

01/17/2015, 11:33 PM	#5
Jade5051 That guy... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,218	My take away from reading these forums is there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to skimmers.

01/18/2015, 12:56 AM	#6
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	There is overkill. If you get too big of a skimmer you will be cleaning the skimmer cup neck and nothing else. For a 75 gallon tank look for a skimmer rated for 125 gallons