ASM g6 in 24" of water - what can I use as a stand?

ScottC · 11/05/2008, 10:44 PM

Just picked up a G6 and need to raise it off the bottom of the sump. The water in the sump is 24" deep, so does anyone have an idea on what I can use that will also not cause a dead spot under it? I was thinking of maybe 2 milk crates ziptied side by side (sump is 50"L x 26"W).

superedge88 · 11/05/2008, 11:12 PM

That is exactly what I was gong to suggest, milk crates, they are strong and should give you the height you need.

dew2loud1 · 11/06/2008, 12:29 AM

Milk crates would work well, also think about recirc modding the sedras on that skimmer, I have two recirc modded on mine and use the third as the feed, works great! Much much more consistent skimmate.

ScottC · 11/06/2008, 05:32 AM

Strange thing about this G6 - only 2 pumps! They are Sedra 15000s. I'm going to put one of them into rec mode and wait a little while before I do the mesh mod to see what kind of results I get from the 15000 pump. I bought a gate valve, so I'll be doing a little glue sniffing tonight.

ScottC · 11/26/2008, 04:39 PM

I love the skimmer, it just pulls and pulls! I put the gate valve on it, but still haven't done the mesh or rec mods yet. First week pulled 5 gallons of sludge out of the system!

Seasapience · 12/14/2008, 11:39 PM

Scott the 24" of water isn't a problem with my G5. You'll be fine.

Paulairduck · 12/15/2008, 01:33 AM

The G6 is a good skimmer, nice little beast

reefer31 · 12/15/2008, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ScottC

is that really how big the asm g6 is?? wow that one large skimmer lol!

11/05/2008, 10:44 PM	#1
ScottC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 140	ASM g6 in 24" of water - what can I use as a stand? Just picked up a G6 and need to raise it off the bottom of the sump. The water in the sump is 24" deep, so does anyone have an idea on what I can use that will also not cause a dead spot under it? I was thinking of maybe 2 milk crates ziptied side by side (sump is 50"L x 26"W).

11/05/2008, 11:12 PM	#2
superedge88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 827	That is exactly what I was gong to suggest, milk crates, they are strong and should give you the height you need. __________________ DRILL IT!!! Current Tank Info: In charge of over 50,000 gallons of fish only tanks

12/14/2008, 11:39 PM	#6
Seasapience Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greenville Posts: 36	Scott the 24" of water isn't a problem with my G5. You'll be fine. __________________ ~follow me into the sea~ Current Tank Info: various tanks, various equipment

11/06/2008, 12:29 AM	#3
dew2loud1 backyard berghia breeder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marion, Oh Posts: 703	Milk crates would work well, also think about recirc modding the sedras on that skimmer, I have two recirc modded on mine and use the third as the feed, works great! Much much more consistent skimmate.

11/06/2008, 05:32 AM	#4
ScottC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 140	Strange thing about this G6 - only 2 pumps! They are Sedra 15000s. I'm going to put one of them into rec mode and wait a little while before I do the mesh mod to see what kind of results I get from the 15000 pump. I bought a gate valve, so I'll be doing a little glue sniffing tonight.

11/26/2008, 04:39 PM	#5
ScottC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 140	I love the skimmer, it just pulls and pulls! I put the gate valve on it, but still haven't done the mesh or rec mods yet. First week pulled 5 gallons of sludge out of the system!

12/15/2008, 01:33 AM	#7
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	The G6 is a good skimmer, nice little beast