ASM vs Octopus

Hurt · 01/09/2007, 09:58 PM

Which is a better skimmer? I've gotten mixed reviews from the research I've done so far, and was hoping to get a definitive answer with some help.

I'm looking at the G3 or the NW 200. I can get a G3 shipped for $255 or $210 plus shipping for the Octopus.

psimitry · 01/09/2007, 10:39 PM

I'm planning on the recirc octopus myself.

I'm hoping I make the right decision. I have never run one comparitively though so I can't vote in good conscience.

bigbenji · 01/09/2007, 11:34 PM

asmskimmers.com just switched to carrying only the octopus line. I don't know why, but, see for yourself.

mg426 · 01/10/2007, 12:35 AM

I use a G3 and it works very well, however if I were buying a skimmer today and were to pick between the two it would be the NW200. I dont think you can go wrong with an 8 inch diameter skimmer for less money.

viggen · 01/10/2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by bigbenji
asmskimmers.com just switched to carrying only the octopus line. I don't know why, but, see for yourself.

From the rumors I heard, they switched because ASM wouldn't sell asmskimmer.com skimmers due to not following the MFG set price structure.

Other retailers were complaining......

Hurt · 01/10/2007, 10:53 AM

That's the exact site I was looking at that really prompted my curiosity between the two skimmers. I didn't understand how a site called asmskimmer.com, does not sell asm skimmers, but rather octopus?

Can the Octopus skimmers be modified the same as the asm skimmers are? In particular the recirc mod.

RichConley · 01/10/2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by Hurt
Can the Octopus skimmers be modified the same as the asm skimmers are? In particular the recirc mod.

Yeah.

What it comes down to is this: If you want to compare an Octopus to an ASM, compare the G3 to the NW150. You're talking $250+ vs $150. Add in the fact that the Octopus is cell cast acrylic (not even deltec can claim that) vs the extruded PVC, and pulls more air than the ASM, and its a no brainer. The fact that the NW200 is STILL cheaper than the ASM G3 is absurd, because it'll spank a G4.

AFAIC, it'd be worth debating ASM vs RO if the G3 was $129, and the G4 was $169. With the current pricing structure, its not.

psimitry · 01/10/2007, 07:00 PM

So is there a lot of opinion on the Recirc Needlewheel skimmers vs the standards? I see that the cheapest recirc is about $100 more than the NW-150 but the recirc is rated as having a lower capacity.

01/09/2007, 09:58 PM	#1
Hurt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 52	ASM vs Octopus Which is a better skimmer? I've gotten mixed reviews from the research I've done so far, and was hoping to get a definitive answer with some help. I'm looking at the G3 or the NW 200. I can get a G3 shipped for $255 or $210 plus shipping for the Octopus.

01/09/2007, 11:34 PM	#3
bigbenji Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oak Harbor OH Posts: 1,200	asmskimmers.com just switched to carrying only the octopus line. I don't know why, but, see for yourself. __________________ "But Dad, it's shark week!" Ben Current Tank Info: I have tank envy.

01/10/2007, 12:35 AM	#4
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I use a G3 and it works very well, however if I were buying a skimmer today and were to pick between the two it would be the NW200. I dont think you can go wrong with an 8 inch diameter skimmer for less money. __________________ 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

View Poll Results: Which is better?
ASM	11	50.00%
Octopus	11	50.00%
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01/09/2007, 10:39 PM	#2
psimitry Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,560	I'm planning on the recirc octopus myself. I'm hoping I make the right decision. I have never run one comparitively though so I can't vote in good conscience.

01/10/2007, 10:53 AM	#6
Hurt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 52	That's the exact site I was looking at that really prompted my curiosity between the two skimmers. I didn't understand how a site called asmskimmer.com, does not sell asm skimmers, but rather octopus? Can the Octopus skimmers be modified the same as the asm skimmers are? In particular the recirc mod.

01/10/2007, 07:00 PM	#8
psimitry Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,560	So is there a lot of opinion on the Recirc Needlewheel skimmers vs the standards? I see that the cheapest recirc is about $100 more than the NW-150 but the recirc is rated as having a lower capacity.