ASM Skimmer vs EuroReef

Jake007 · 05/18/2010, 01:01 PM

I have a med load 120gal mixed reef. I currently have an RS-80 EuroReef but have an oppertunity to pickup a used ASM G2.

By specs these both look similar in performance.
EuroReef, 200gal rating, pinwheel, Sedra KSP-3500A, 5" Wide body
ASM-2, 200gal rating, pinwheel, Sedra 3500, 6.5" wide body.

Will the difference between the two be negligable?
Is this the right size for a 120G or do I need bigger?

Jake007 · 05/18/2010, 05:20 PM

ttt

reefermad619 · 05/18/2010, 05:51 PM

I've often heard with asm and euroreef skimmers that you should buy a version that's double what water volume you have. I'm going to run a G4 on my 80gln with 40gln sump. If yours is working well, I would leave it alone.

tkeracer619 · 05/18/2010, 05:52 PM

Essentially the same. The euroreef is a better skimmer.

Jake007 · 05/19/2010, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the replies. I will pass on the used G3. Just what I thought, but always good to have a confirmation.

kimber45 · 05/19/2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefermad619

I've often heard with asm and euroreef skimmers that you should buy a version that's double what water volume you have. I'm going to run a G4 on my 80gln with 40gln sump. If yours is working well, I would leave it alone.

actually euroreef was one of the first skimmers to advertise realistic recommendations.

05/18/2010, 01:01 PM	#1
Jake007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 273	ASM Skimmer vs EuroReef I have a med load 120gal mixed reef. I currently have an RS-80 EuroReef but have an oppertunity to pickup a used ASM G2. By specs these both look similar in performance. EuroReef, 200gal rating, pinwheel, Sedra KSP-3500A, 5" Wide body ASM-2, 200gal rating, pinwheel, Sedra 3500, 6.5" wide body. Will the difference between the two be negligable? Is this the right size for a 120G or do I need bigger?

05/18/2010, 05:51 PM	#3
reefermad619 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Salty D! Sandy let go of my eggo! Posts: 1,962	I've often heard with asm and euroreef skimmers that you should buy a version that's double what water volume you have. I'm going to run a G4 on my 80gln with 40gln sump. If yours is working well, I would leave it alone. __________________ Fish tanks and Chevys... And my cousin's Datsun too. Some call it paranoid. I call it prepared. You have more post than I do... You MUST be right then!

05/18/2010, 05:52 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Essentially the same. The euroreef is a better skimmer. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

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