Best skimmer for my tank, what do you guys think?

eng55 · 01/08/2006, 10:35 PM

Ok I am picking out some of my last pieces of equipment for my 125g bb tank. I have picked out a couple of skimmers that would suit it but I wouldl like some input from people who have bbs or have used the skimmer before. I am going to have a high fish load.
Here is my list
Mated pair of maroons
Blue face angel
Yellow tang
Blue hippo tang
Foxface
Flame angel

What would you guys suggest out of these choices for a skimmer. I only have like 32 inches under my stand.
Here are my choices,
Berlin Turbo
Asm G3
Bullet 2
Kent Nautlius EX

Thanks
E

Dubbin1 · 01/08/2006, 10:41 PM

ASM G3 would be a killer skimmer for it.

yoboyjdizz · 01/08/2006, 10:42 PM

i vote for asm G3!

Anemonebuff · 01/08/2006, 10:43 PM

Avoid the berlin turbo like the plague.

I hear the Nautlius is no good either.

The G3 is working great for me. The bullet 2 is also very good I hear, however, it uses more power.

Anemonebuff · 01/08/2006, 10:44 PM

My G3 the first week. Now it makes that in less than 24 hours.

eng55 · 01/08/2006, 10:52 PM

Well sounds like I will be going with the ASM g3. Could anyone recommend a submersible return pump for my sump. I was thinking like a mag 12. Are these good pumps or not. Thanks
E

NoSchwag · 01/08/2006, 11:13 PM

The G3 was a major disappointment in my 120 BB. To be honest I am sorry I ever purchased it. It had to work too hard to separate the bubbles from the water, and it wasn't even that good at doing it. Plus you can't process the water fast enough thru it.

If you are able to plumb an external pressure rated pump, don't care about power consumption or noise, the bullet 2 is without a doubt the best skimmer for your 125bb

But if you definitely have keep your skimmer/sump/pumps under the stand, I don't know if a bullet would be the best option.

Have you looked into the g3+?

KingsX · 01/08/2006, 11:24 PM

I have a bullet 2 under a stand, their only 24" tall anyhow... The bullet 3 is 30", ya might have a problem with that one... The only complaint I have is it was kind of touchey for the first month..

eng55 · 01/08/2006, 11:25 PM

Whats the g3+? is that a mistype or are u asking me if I have looked into the G3. I have looked into a lil bit. I know many people who are please with their asms. And all I have room for under my sump is the g3 and it is rated for tanks larger than mine.
later
E

yoboyjdizz · 01/08/2006, 11:43 PM

i think he is talking about the G4plus (asmskimmer.com) just and inch taller would be able to fit for you..

eng55 · 01/08/2006, 11:55 PM

ya looked at it, also a hundred bucks more, is it worth the extra money or will it make the much of a difference?

eng55 · 01/09/2006, 01:55 AM

bump, anyone else got anymore opinions?

CeeGee · 01/09/2006, 02:36 AM

I am putting a G3 with the recirc mod on my 38 gallon in the next week or two.

as I understand it the recirc mod is a big + to an already well working skimmer. NoSchwag is the first person that I have ever heard not like their ASM skimmer.

giorgiboy · 01/09/2006, 03:26 AM

I have an aquamedic turboflotor 1000 and have had fine service for the last 3 years... (100 gal) . The froth/liquid produced is very concentrated (jet black and in modest amounts)

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_....asp?ast=&key= etc

wjhuie · 01/09/2006, 04:05 AM

Look into Aqua C IMO there awesome I have a EV240 on my 75g

NoSchwag · 01/09/2006, 05:40 AM

CeeGee there are actually tons of us that have went from needlewheel > beckett, beckett > needlewheel, or have both that will say the same exact thing.

I'm not singling out the G3, that's just what I had.

KingsX I agree, very touchy. But now that I have a feel for it and know about where it's supposed to be, this thing is great. I love knowing that my skimmer will stay dialed in where I want it.

NoSchwag · 01/09/2006, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CeeGee
I am putting a G3 with the recirc mod on my 38 gallon in the next week or two.

I would try a G3 on a 38, but definitely not on a 125 BB tank where your ONLY filtration is a skimmer.

boxfishpooalot · 01/09/2006, 05:58 AM

Really what it comes down to is how fast you can skimm that crap out. So you want a skimmer with a big pump imo.

This is why I like the bullet series of skimmers by Precision Marine. They use large pumps, with maximum flow, removing the particles faster than any Euro reef would do.

In one word, go with a becket skimmer.(imo)

CeeGee · 01/09/2006, 07:28 AM

Quote:

I would try a G3 on a 38, but definitely not on a 125 BB tank where your ONLY filtration is a skimmer.

I would say the G3 probably is a little small for a 125.

eng55 · 01/09/2006, 10:05 AM

Ok ya I have been thinking about this and the g3 is out. Does anyone think that the g4 plus would work for my tank. I might be able to get some more money together and be able to swing one. Let me know what you guys think.
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eng55 · 01/09/2006, 10:12 AM

Also looked into a My Reef Creations MR-2, anyone ever used one of these before. Was wondering if these would be able to be used in a sump. I see that a mag 12 can be used as a pump. Just wanted to know if anyone had any feedback on them.
Thanks
E

HippieSmell · 01/09/2006, 10:21 AM

MRC's are good skimmers from what I hear. I'm getting a MRC-3 for a 120 I'm building. Don't use a mag though, get a pressure rated pump or else the beckett won't function to its full potential. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=691132

pnsnowboard · 01/09/2006, 10:37 AM

ASM all the way they are the bestest

eng55 · 01/09/2006, 11:41 AM

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NoSchwag · 01/09/2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eng55
Also looked into a My Reef Creations MR-2, anyone ever used one of these before. Was wondering if these would be able to be used in a sump. I see that a mag 12 can be used as a pump. Just wanted to know if anyone had any feedback on them.
Thanks
E

I use a modded mr2 with a pcx-55 PRESSURE RATED pump. Never tried a non-pressure rated pump, but I hear it's not too good.

01/08/2006, 10:35 PM	#1
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	Best skimmer for my tank, what do you guys think? Ok I am picking out some of my last pieces of equipment for my 125g bb tank. I have picked out a couple of skimmers that would suit it but I wouldl like some input from people who have bbs or have used the skimmer before. I am going to have a high fish load. Here is my list Mated pair of maroons Blue face angel Yellow tang Blue hippo tang Foxface Flame angel What would you guys suggest out of these choices for a skimmer. I only have like 32 inches under my stand. Here are my choices, Berlin Turbo Asm G3 Bullet 2 Kent Nautlius EX Thanks E

01/08/2006, 11:13 PM	#7
NoSchwag Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterbury, Ct. Posts: 2,530	The G3 was a major disappointment in my 120 BB. To be honest I am sorry I ever purchased it. It had to work too hard to separate the bubbles from the water, and it wasn't even that good at doing it. Plus you can't process the water fast enough thru it. If you are able to plumb an external pressure rated pump, don't care about power consumption or noise, the bullet 2 is without a doubt the best skimmer for your 125bb But if you definitely have keep your skimmer/sump/pumps under the stand, I don't know if a bullet would be the best option. Have you looked into the g3+? __________________ Keeping low levels of po4 without chemicals since 2005. Current Tank Info: Beckett skimmed, penductor flowed, luminarc lighted, UV sterilized, litermeter dosed, Aquacontroller controlled, SPS dominated, 120 BB tank.

01/08/2006, 11:24 PM	#8
KingsX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kirkland, Washington. Posts: 196	I have a bullet 2 under a stand, their only 24" tall anyhow... The bullet 3 is 30", ya might have a problem with that one... The only complaint I have is it was kind of touchey for the first month.. __________________ What is understood, need not be discussed. Current Tank Info: 100gal. display. 30gal fuge, 30 gal sump with PM Bullet 2 & pan-world 100px 2X 250MH,SG @ 1.022. 110 Lbs. live rock, Fiji & Marshall Isl.4x65 2 actinic, 2 daylight

01/09/2006, 02:36 AM	#13
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I am putting a G3 with the recirc mod on my 38 gallon in the next week or two. as I understand it the recirc mod is a big + to an already well working skimmer. NoSchwag is the first person that I have ever heard not like their ASM skimmer. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

01/09/2006, 05:40 AM	#16
NoSchwag Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterbury, Ct. Posts: 2,530	CeeGee there are actually tons of us that have went from needlewheel > beckett, beckett > needlewheel, or have both that will say the same exact thing. I'm not singling out the G3, that's just what I had. KingsX I agree, very touchy. But now that I have a feel for it and know about where it's supposed to be, this thing is great. I love knowing that my skimmer will stay dialed in where I want it. __________________ Keeping low levels of po4 without chemicals since 2005. Current Tank Info: Beckett skimmed, penductor flowed, luminarc lighted, UV sterilized, litermeter dosed, Aquacontroller controlled, SPS dominated, 120 BB tank.

01/08/2006, 10:41 PM	#2
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	ASM G3 would be a killer skimmer for it.

01/08/2006, 10:42 PM	#3
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	i vote for asm G3!

01/08/2006, 10:43 PM	#4
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	Avoid the berlin turbo like the plague. I hear the Nautlius is no good either. The G3 is working great for me. The bullet 2 is also very good I hear, however, it uses more power.

01/08/2006, 10:44 PM	#5
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	My G3 the first week. Now it makes that in less than 24 hours.

01/08/2006, 10:52 PM	#6
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	Well sounds like I will be going with the ASM g3. Could anyone recommend a submersible return pump for my sump. I was thinking like a mag 12. Are these good pumps or not. Thanks E

01/08/2006, 11:25 PM	#9
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	Whats the g3+? is that a mistype or are u asking me if I have looked into the G3. I have looked into a lil bit. I know many people who are please with their asms. And all I have room for under my sump is the g3 and it is rated for tanks larger than mine. later E

01/08/2006, 11:43 PM	#10
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	i think he is talking about the G4plus (asmskimmer.com) just and inch taller would be able to fit for you..

01/08/2006, 11:55 PM	#11
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	ya looked at it, also a hundred bucks more, is it worth the extra money or will it make the much of a difference?

01/09/2006, 01:55 AM	#12
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	bump, anyone else got anymore opinions?

01/09/2006, 03:26 AM	#14
giorgiboy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 174	I have an aquamedic turboflotor 1000 and have had fine service for the last 3 years... (100 gal) . The froth/liquid produced is very concentrated (jet black and in modest amounts) http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_....asp?ast=&key= etc

01/09/2006, 04:05 AM	#15
wjhuie Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dyersburg Tn Posts: 764	Look into Aqua C IMO there awesome I have a EV240 on my 75g

01/09/2006, 05:58 AM	#18
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	Really what it comes down to is how fast you can skimm that crap out. So you want a skimmer with a big pump imo. This is why I like the bullet series of skimmers by Precision Marine. They use large pumps, with maximum flow, removing the particles faster than any Euro reef would do. In one word, go with a becket skimmer.(imo) __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

01/09/2006, 10:05 AM	#20
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	Ok ya I have been thinking about this and the g3 is out. Does anyone think that the g4 plus would work for my tank. I might be able to get some more money together and be able to swing one. Let me know what you guys think. E

01/09/2006, 10:12 AM	#21
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	Also looked into a My Reef Creations MR-2, anyone ever used one of these before. Was wondering if these would be able to be used in a sump. I see that a mag 12 can be used as a pump. Just wanted to know if anyone had any feedback on them. Thanks E

01/09/2006, 10:21 AM	#22
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	MRC's are good skimmers from what I hear. I'm getting a MRC-3 for a 120 I'm building. Don't use a mag though, get a pressure rated pump or else the beckett won't function to its full potential. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=691132 __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

01/09/2006, 10:37 AM	#23
pnsnowboard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: aurora CO Posts: 867	ASM all the way they are the bestest

01/09/2006, 11:41 AM	#24
eng55 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 356	^