ASM G5 vs SRO6000sss how do I determine which is best for my set up?

larrysmith75 · 09/03/2014, 02:30 PM

My system consists of 4 display tanks plumbed to 1 sump. My display volume consists of 2 120gal a 180gal and a 93 cube plus a 75gal fuge. They all drain to a 75 gallon sump. The return pump is a hammerhead gold. I currently run two euro reef skimmers and would like to have just one.
It is a mixed reef loaded with corals and just over a dozen or so small fish. I'd like to up my fish population but want to get the correct skimmer to allow this.
Any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Larry

ca1ore · 09/03/2014, 02:41 PM

With a total system volume in that range, I'd be inclined to bag the 'toy' skimmers and go with a big one - something like MTC, Lifereef or MRC. FWIW, 75 gallon sump is awfully small for all those tanks.

larrysmith75 · 09/04/2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

With a total system volume in that range, I'd be inclined to bag the 'toy' skimmers and go with a big one - something like MTC, Lifereef or MRC. FWIW, 75 gallon sump is awfully small for all those tanks.

Well I've never used or even seen that style skimmer in use. I did read up on the lifereef and it looks like a good option although I'll need to run another large pump to feed it. As far as the sump goes that's as big of a sump I can fit in the space I have. I've been running the system for 2.5 years with a 50gal sump and just upgraded to the 75.

viggen · 09/05/2014, 01:20 PM

which euro reef's do you have?

I have never been a fan of the ASM skimmers, I had a G1 & G3 a while ago and thought their pumps were horrible. I do not believe they have changed anything over the years thus they are all still held back by a poor pump.

Is the SRO6000sss needed for size limitations inside the sump? The sump savers I do not think are good ideas especially when the skimmer is small for the system.

Can you fit a external skimmer? If so with over 500 gallons of water not including the sump I would consider something larger and better. The external 6000 or possibly their 7000 skimmer as well as the MTC/Lifereef/MRC & a few other options.

09/03/2014, 02:30 PM	#1
larrysmith75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: River Heights in Tampa, FL Posts: 45	ASM G5 vs SRO6000sss how do I determine which is best for my set up? My system consists of 4 display tanks plumbed to 1 sump. My display volume consists of 2 120gal a 180gal and a 93 cube plus a 75gal fuge. They all drain to a 75 gallon sump. The return pump is a hammerhead gold. I currently run two euro reef skimmers and would like to have just one. It is a mixed reef loaded with corals and just over a dozen or so small fish. I'd like to up my fish population but want to get the correct skimmer to allow this. Any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Larry

09/03/2014, 02:41 PM	#2
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	With a total system volume in that range, I'd be inclined to bag the 'toy' skimmers and go with a big one - something like MTC, Lifereef or MRC. FWIW, 75 gallon sump is awfully small for all those tanks. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

09/05/2014, 01:20 PM	#4
viggen Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 2,213	which euro reef's do you have? I have never been a fan of the ASM skimmers, I had a G1 & G3 a while ago and thought their pumps were horrible. I do not believe they have changed anything over the years thus they are all still held back by a poor pump. Is the SRO6000sss needed for size limitations inside the sump? The sump savers I do not think are good ideas especially when the skimmer is small for the system. Can you fit a external skimmer? If so with over 500 gallons of water not including the sump I would consider something larger and better. The external 6000 or possibly their 7000 skimmer as well as the MTC/Lifereef/MRC & a few other options. __________________ A tub of fish