ASM G-3 Skimmer. Any IDEA?

goldmullet · 09/01/2011, 11:48 AM

Hey I am setting up my 220 fish only tank with a 80 gallon sump. Have you guys heard of this Skimmer the ASM G-3 protein Skimmer?

Please any thoughts on this or if there is a better one for similiar price?

Thanks so much
Here is a link to it.

http://www.aquacave.com/asm-g-3-prot...mmer-1301.html

MyOwnGrowOp · 09/01/2011, 12:16 PM

I actually have the ASM G-2 on one of my tanks. I definitely recommend a pump upgrade. It skimmed OK as it was, but not amazing by any means, once I did the pump upgrade it skimmed MUCH better. Overall, no complains from me!

goldmullet · 09/01/2011, 01:07 PM

Ok thanks for the heads up. Is there a site that has skimmer reviews like real ones?

Like how sites compare TVs? Or nothing like that out there.

bif24701 · 09/01/2011, 02:15 PM

what did you up grade the pump too?

das75 · 09/01/2011, 07:54 PM

my old G3 (with mods) is still going strong and can't complain for my 145G but thinking would but under-sized for a 200g unless you're planning a light load.

nikon187 · 09/01/2011, 10:34 PM

just upgrade the pump with the next sized sedra pump in the G line ( G4 or G4x) i believe its a sedra 12000 or 9000.

cali9dub · 09/01/2011, 10:41 PM

I had the G6 on my 900 gallon system and it was incredible. I recommend the ASM skimmers all the way.

TheFishTeen · 09/02/2011, 12:22 AM

We support a 1300 Gallon SPS reef system off two G5s. They perform well but have junky parts. If you decide to go with one, just be careful because some of the plastic parts are flimsy. If all that matters is performance to you, go ahead! Oh, and about the upgraded pump, definitely do that. One of our G2's on another system has a pump issue and the Venturi spews out air bubbles out the top of the pump.

AFU · 09/02/2011, 12:36 AM

+1 for the upgrade on the pump. its a must. good skimmer too IMO they are workhorses

09/01/2011, 11:48 AM	#1
goldmullet Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 319	ASM G-3 Skimmer. Any IDEA? Hey I am setting up my 220 fish only tank with a 80 gallon sump. Have you guys heard of this Skimmer the ASM G-3 protein Skimmer? Please any thoughts on this or if there is a better one for similiar price? Thanks so much Here is a link to it. http://www.aquacave.com/asm-g-3-prot...mmer-1301.html

09/01/2011, 12:16 PM	#2
MyOwnGrowOp Zoa Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada Posts: 274	I actually have the ASM G-2 on one of my tanks. I definitely recommend a pump upgrade. It skimmed OK as it was, but not amazing by any means, once I did the pump upgrade it skimmed MUCH better. Overall, no complains from me! __________________ 120 Gallon Reef With Starfire Front, 45 Gallon Sump, Lit by Aqua Light Pro Deluxe, Super Reef Octopus 2000 Skimmer. 25 Gallon Top Down Shallow Cube lit by a Radion Pro with a TIR lens kit Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef. 45 Gallon Sump. 25 Gallon Top Down Reef

09/01/2011, 02:15 PM	#4
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	what did you up grade the pump too? __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

09/01/2011, 07:54 PM	#5
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	my old G3 (with mods) is still going strong and can't complain for my 145G but thinking would but under-sized for a 200g unless you're planning a light load. __________________ . Current Tank Info: 145g Starfire display (mixed reef) w/75g basement sump & 20g refugium, Barracuda return, Dart w/OM 4way CL, AI Hydras and Director.

09/01/2011, 10:34 PM	#6
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	just upgrade the pump with the next sized sedra pump in the G line ( G4 or G4x) i believe its a sedra 12000 or 9000. __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

09/01/2011, 01:07 PM	#3
goldmullet Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 319	Ok thanks for the heads up. Is there a site that has skimmer reviews like real ones? Like how sites compare TVs? Or nothing like that out there.

09/01/2011, 10:41 PM	#7
cali9dub Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 888	I had the G6 on my 900 gallon system and it was incredible. I recommend the ASM skimmers all the way.

09/02/2011, 12:22 AM	#8
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	We support a 1300 Gallon SPS reef system off two G5s. They perform well but have junky parts. If you decide to go with one, just be careful because some of the plastic parts are flimsy. If all that matters is performance to you, go ahead! Oh, and about the upgraded pump, definitely do that. One of our G2's on another system has a pump issue and the Venturi spews out air bubbles out the top of the pump.

09/02/2011, 12:36 AM	#9
AFU Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vista, Ca Posts: 41	+1 for the upgrade on the pump. its a must. good skimmer too IMO they are workhorses

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