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Unread 12/02/2012, 04:54 PM   #1
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ASM protein skimmer

After running a reef octopus 8 needle wheel skimmer for 8 months I'm just not happy with the perfomance. Looking for something else to handle a 300 gallon system for around 400 bucks. Was thinking about going with an ASM. Any ideas or suggestions appeciated.


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Unread 12/02/2012, 05:01 PM   #2
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Upgrade your OTP pump to a BubbleBlaster 3000 pump. As it is, the skimmer is rated at 250g. Upgrading the pump will raise it to 300g.


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Unread 12/02/2012, 05:08 PM   #3
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Upgrade your OTP pump to a BubbleBlaster 3000 pump. As it is, the skimmer is rated at 250g. Upgrading the pump will raise it to 300g.
Ah yes, had considered that option as well but didn't think I'd get that much more performance.


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Unread 12/02/2012, 05:21 PM   #4
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It affectively turns it into a SRO 3000, and will bolt right up.


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