Pros & Cons on Asm and Euro reef skimmers

tpomptonplains · 01/11/2006, 07:17 PM

I don't know what one I should get. Help me out. 110 Gal set up.
In sump Skimmer.

Do they work the same?

Is it worth the extra money?

Thanks !!

tangwang · 01/11/2006, 07:42 PM

They work the same, but the ER is made from higher quality materials (cast acrylic), and is hand crafted, rather than injection molded. The ASM is made from extruded pvc, and cheaper made. Either one works fine though. To me, the ER was worth the extra money. I run an ASM on one of my tanks, and ER's on my other tanks.

cooder24 · 01/13/2006, 04:44 PM

i run a ER 8-2 on my 135g and an ASM g2 on my 72g. The ER is well made but its not like your buying an italian sports car its a freaking skimmer for cryin out loud. If you own a hummer because everyone else on your block owns one then get the ER if not save your money and put it tothe gate valve mod and the rec. mod that help make these skimmer work even better.

collective21 · 01/13/2006, 04:55 PM

Definetly get the gate valve mod. I have an ASM g1 without that mod and it is a pain to adjust. I also have a Lifereef which I love.

chadfarmer · 01/13/2006, 05:54 PM

ASM

euroreefs customer service is lacking a whole lot

PDA · 01/14/2006, 08:50 AM

I have been very happy with my ASM G3. Skims like crazy. Recirc mod is unbelievably awesome.

golfish · 01/14/2006, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chadfarmer
ASM

euroreefs customer service is lacking a whole lot

naw, if you so a search you'll find Jeff's office number posted by him on this board. Just call him and leave a message, he'll call ya back....when pigs fly.

01/11/2006, 07:17 PM	#1
tpomptonplains Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompton Plains, NJ Posts: 198	Pros & Cons on Asm and Euro reef skimmers I don't know what one I should get. Help me out. 110 Gal set up. In sump Skimmer. Do they work the same? Is it worth the extra money? Thanks !!

01/11/2006, 07:42 PM	#2
tangwang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,480	They work the same, but the ER is made from higher quality materials (cast acrylic), and is hand crafted, rather than injection molded. The ASM is made from extruded pvc, and cheaper made. Either one works fine though. To me, the ER was worth the extra money. I run an ASM on one of my tanks, and ER's on my other tanks. __________________ You can knock at any door, but wherever you go you know they've been there before........ Current Tank Info: No current tanks..

01/13/2006, 04:44 PM	#3
cooder24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south jersey 08088 Posts: 257	i run a ER 8-2 on my 135g and an ASM g2 on my 72g. The ER is well made but its not like your buying an italian sports car its a freaking skimmer for cryin out loud. If you own a hummer because everyone else on your block owns one then get the ER if not save your money and put it tothe gate valve mod and the rec. mod that help make these skimmer work even better. __________________ NJ RC member Current Tank Info: 135g RR and plotting

01/13/2006, 05:54 PM	#5
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	ASM euroreefs customer service is lacking a whole lot __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

01/14/2006, 08:50 AM	#6
PDA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 108	I have been very happy with my ASM G3. Skims like crazy. Recirc mod is unbelievably awesome. __________________ Paul We are the people our parents warned us about Current Tank Info: 90 reef & 125 cichlid

01/13/2006, 04:55 PM	#4
collective21 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 217	Definetly get the gate valve mod. I have an ASM g1 without that mod and it is a pain to adjust. I also have a Lifereef which I love.