skimmer for 80gal system

cwilson · 08/10/2007, 02:03 PM

tank will be 65gal (48X18X17)

area in sump for skimmer will be apx 16"X12" and the TOTAL height of stand will be 32"

also, there is enough room to use an inline skimmer.

i have an ASM G-1X, which i really like, and they say its rated for 150gal, but we all know how that goes. i like the G-1X, and im going to try using it at first, but i dont have too high expectations for it.

what would you guys recommend? ive found the ASM G-3 for $260. i think i might check that out if the G-1X doesnt quite do the trick

any other suggestions?
($300 limit is prefered. $400 is possible).

any info would be great!

Entropy · 08/10/2007, 02:36 PM

I would use a ASM G-1X for the rocking price of $0! You already own it, so why dump the money on a new one?

Tilmo2180 · 08/10/2007, 02:49 PM

I have an 80g setup that im starting and I was told that you cant go wrong with euroreef. I got the RS80 for $219 at my lfs. Euroreefs site says its rated up to 220g. I like it so far, very easy to adjust...now if I just knew what it should look like so I can adjust it I would be set.

Grayout · 08/10/2007, 02:57 PM

I agree with Entropy. Use what you have until it quits. The unit you have should be sufficient for an 80g system.

kodyboy · 08/10/2007, 03:31 PM

I will third the use it till it quits concept, if all is going well in your tank and you are getting decent skimmate why spend the cash?
If you do get something get an octopus nw150, great skimmer for around $140.

cwilson · 08/10/2007, 03:52 PM

the G-1X works fine right now, in my 50gal system.

im just worried that when i do set up this new system, it wont quite keep things as nice as they should be. but i will ty it first. i could be wrong

im just thinking down the road. you know, trying to figure out how empty my wallet will be

carlso63 · 08/10/2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by cwilson
the G-1X works fine right now, in my 50gal system.

im just worried that when i do set up this new system, it wont quite keep things as nice as they should be. but i will ty it first. i could be wrong

im just thinking down the road. you know, trying to figure out how empty my wallet will be

Always remember that a skimmer is a gret help in managing your water quality but is not absolutely neccesary. Many people have run successfully skimmerless. The only time I would say it is a necessity is in a SPS only or SPS dominant setup. I have run many LPS tanks skimmerless, and certainly softies don't require it - nor do clams, anenomes or any other "filter feeding" or fish only setups. Like I said they can help you keep a higher bioload and help with water quality management but are not a necessity to do so.

Keeping that in mind I would stick with what you aready have. It can probably "handle" the larger tank and it larger potential organic load that will come with it. You probably will not notice a big difference in any event (nor your tank inhabitants).

I kind of did the same thing myself. Used a Superskimmer220 on a 125g setup - 160g total volume. Did that because I already owned it and didn't fancy spending an additional maybe 3 or 4 hundred bucks on a new skimmer. I did a meshmod to the NW and it is handling the tank load just fine. And everybody from the tangs to the angels to the LPS, LTAs, BTAs, Clams and Acros is just fine with it... Of course the famous RC "Skimmer Squad" (a close relative to the RC "Tang Police") would tell me my tank is a 'crash' waiting to happen with only a CSS220 on it... but I been doing this since before alot of them were even born, so I just "smile and wave..."

(Now someone will probably follow this post up next telling you to get a BubbleKing because you will "need to"...

)

kodyboy · 08/10/2007, 09:05 PM

bubbleking....funny

carlso63 · 08/10/2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by kodyboy
bubbleking....funny

Kodyboy - you know someone is gonna climb onboard and start crowing about BKs sooner or later - probably someone in the "5000 post club"

sanosuke · 08/11/2007, 12:34 AM

I'm a Tunze fan and would recommend the Comline skimmer.

klam114 · 08/11/2007, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Entropy
I would use a ASM G-1X for the rocking price of $0! You already own it, so why dump the money on a new one?

Agree

djcerna · 08/11/2007, 07:17 AM

Mod your skimmer for more skimming.

Quote:

Originally posted by klam114
Agree

SteveOhh · 08/11/2007, 10:04 AM

RS135 from Euro Reef........................ER rates them for 135 gallons, comparable rating would be 300 gallon.

This way, WHEN YOU DO UPGRADE, you'll already have a skimmer that will probably be able to handle your bigger tank..............

skimmy · 08/11/2007, 10:09 AM

mesh mod your sedra 3500, and do the stockman durso standpipe return w/gate valve mod

cwilson · 08/11/2007, 03:19 PM

steve-o, i appreciate your concern, but this IS the upgrade! i can even start to dream about another system. (although i do have a bigger display in mind

carlso- im more of a deltec fan myself. i was thinking maybe a AP1006. whats another $7300?

wow, sounds like everyone is saying stick with it. like ive said before, this is me just thinking of ALL possible equipment i may need.

thanks for the advice! any other thoughts?

08/10/2007, 02:03 PM	#1
cwilson Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 523	skimmer for 80gal system tank will be 65gal (48X18X17) area in sump for skimmer will be apx 16"X12" and the TOTAL height of stand will be 32" also, there is enough room to use an inline skimmer. i have an ASM G-1X, which i really like, and they say its rated for 150gal, but we all know how that goes. i like the G-1X, and im going to try using it at first, but i dont have too high expectations for it. what would you guys recommend? ive found the ASM G-3 for $260. i think i might check that out if the G-1X doesnt quite do the trick any other suggestions? ($300 limit is prefered. $400 is possible). any info would be great!

08/10/2007, 02:36 PM	#2
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	I would use a ASM G-1X for the rocking price of $0! You already own it, so why dump the money on a new one? __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

08/10/2007, 02:49 PM	#3
Tilmo2180 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Live Oak, CA Posts: 443	I have an 80g setup that im starting and I was told that you cant go wrong with euroreef. I got the RS80 for $219 at my lfs. Euroreefs site says its rated up to 220g. I like it so far, very easy to adjust...now if I just knew what it should look like so I can adjust it I would be set. __________________ Steven MARS forum name - Salexander Current Tank Info: 90g

08/10/2007, 02:57 PM	#4
Grayout Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 593	I agree with Entropy. Use what you have until it quits. The unit you have should be sufficient for an 80g system.

08/10/2007, 03:31 PM	#5
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I will third the use it till it quits concept, if all is going well in your tank and you are getting decent skimmate why spend the cash? If you do get something get an octopus nw150, great skimmer for around $140.

08/10/2007, 03:52 PM	#6
cwilson Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 523	the G-1X works fine right now, in my 50gal system. im just worried that when i do set up this new system, it wont quite keep things as nice as they should be. but i will ty it first. i could be wrong im just thinking down the road. you know, trying to figure out how empty my wallet will be

08/10/2007, 09:05 PM	#8
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	bubbleking....funny

08/11/2007, 12:34 AM	#10
sanosuke Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: La Posts: 58	I'm a Tunze fan and would recommend the Comline skimmer.

08/11/2007, 10:04 AM	#13
SteveOhh Moved On Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 3,182	RS135 from Euro Reef........................ER rates them for 135 gallons, comparable rating would be 300 gallon. This way, WHEN YOU DO UPGRADE, you'll already have a skimmer that will probably be able to handle your bigger tank..............

08/11/2007, 10:09 AM	#14
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	mesh mod your sedra 3500, and do the stockman durso standpipe return w/gate valve mod

08/11/2007, 03:19 PM	#15
cwilson Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 523	steve-o, i appreciate your concern, but this IS the upgrade! i can even start to dream about another system. (although i do have a bigger display in mind carlso- im more of a deltec fan myself. i was thinking maybe a AP1006. whats another $7300? wow, sounds like everyone is saying stick with it. like ive said before, this is me just thinking of ALL possible equipment i may need. thanks for the advice! any other thoughts?