asm mini g skimmer - Thoughts, expriences?

Asterix · 11/24/2009, 12:58 PM

I am currently in the planning and equipment acquisition stage of setting up a 40B with 29G sump\fuge

I am considering purchasing a ASM mini G skimmer (rated up to 70g)

I have no experience with this line, but have heard they are great. I wanted to know if anyone has used the mini?

Also, my sump is going to be mostly fuge - I was thinking about having the skimmer output line feed my fuge (fuge partitioned in sump) and let gravity drip back over from the fuge into the return area...Can anyone foresee any problems with this? I am worried that by adding extra piping to the skimmer, it may effect its performance. If I havent explained this scenario very well, just let me know and I will attempt to elaborate further.

Thanks!

frickenfragger · 11/24/2009, 02:24 PM

I have three of the Mini G's all on Mixed reefs of the following sizes: 58g, 55, and 29. I have had no issues and once you get them dialed in they do a better job than the other skimmers I have experience with.

loosecannon · 11/24/2009, 02:26 PM

I have a mini -g . On my 40 gal. breeder. It sites in a 10 gal. sump. The tank is a lps. The skimmer works nice.

Asterix · 11/24/2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the replies, that was very helpful.

I have another question if you would not mind... What is the outlet of the skimmer like (where the water comes out) do you think it could be plumped into a fuge if the fuge was at our near level with the outlet?

jayk198030 · 11/24/2009, 07:02 PM

2 asm mini-g's one on a 60g system and other on a 170g system i also use an ASM G-3 on a 150g system. all work great

11/24/2009, 12:58 PM	#1
Asterix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 328	asm mini g skimmer - Thoughts, expriences? I am currently in the planning and equipment acquisition stage of setting up a 40B with 29G sump\fuge I am considering purchasing a ASM mini G skimmer (rated up to 70g) I have no experience with this line, but have heard they are great. I wanted to know if anyone has used the mini? Also, my sump is going to be mostly fuge - I was thinking about having the skimmer output line feed my fuge (fuge partitioned in sump) and let gravity drip back over from the fuge into the return area...Can anyone foresee any problems with this? I am worried that by adding extra piping to the skimmer, it may effect its performance. If I havent explained this scenario very well, just let me know and I will attempt to elaborate further. Thanks!

11/24/2009, 02:26 PM	#3
loosecannon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: port kent Posts: 1,292	I have a mini -g . On my 40 gal. breeder. It sites in a 10 gal. sump. The tank is a lps. The skimmer works nice. __________________ I like getting WET! Current Tank Info: 44gal. 40 gal. 75 gal. 30gal. and working on a 75gal. rigt

11/24/2009, 07:02 PM	#5
jayk198030 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tag, your it! Posts: 783	2 asm mini-g's one on a 60g system and other on a 170g system i also use an ASM G-3 on a 150g system. all work great __________________ I feel like 1.025 and i look like skimmate. I eat crap and throw up! What am I? Current Tank Info: I need help!!

11/24/2009, 02:24 PM	#2
frickenfragger Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 26	I have three of the Mini G's all on Mixed reefs of the following sizes: 58g, 55, and 29. I have had no issues and once you get them dialed in they do a better job than the other skimmers I have experience with.

11/24/2009, 04:46 PM	#4
Asterix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 328	Thanks for the replies, that was very helpful. I have another question if you would not mind... What is the outlet of the skimmer like (where the water comes out) do you think it could be plumped into a fuge if the fuge was at our near level with the outlet?