ASM G3 Skimmer

weap0n_X · 02/25/2006, 05:41 PM

Hi, I am deciding weather or not to order a G3 Skimmer today to repleace my Turboflotor 1000. I have a 72 Gallon Tank with 7 fish. Also I will be putting many SPS in there when the time comes. Do you think the G3 is powerful enough for the 72g? Also, I would love to hear how it performs.

Thanks.

rxdi · 02/25/2006, 05:44 PM

I got a g3 about 3 months ago for my 80 gallon and love it. I've tried aqua C, red sea berlin and cpr skimmers and the g3 out preforms them all.

RobbyG · 02/25/2006, 06:54 PM

You wont be sorry, it's a great unit and I think it is made to handle up to 180 Gal systems, so you are really in overkill territory. Just make sure your sump is big enough to handle it, please double check you available sump area before ordering any internal skimmer.

weap0n_X · 02/25/2006, 06:57 PM

I have a 20g L. Is that big enough for the G3?

CeeGee · 02/25/2006, 07:11 PM

That is cutting it close if you plan on having a fuge in the same sump.

I am running a 40 breeder with a intake section (which houses the skimmer), three baffles 2" apart so I can clean them more easily, a return section and a pretty decent sized fuge.

My skimmer has the gate valve mod and the recirc mod. As far as I know both add a little size to the unit.

:edit:
I just saw that you already have a fuge in the sump. I am going to guess that you don't have enough room for the G3.

Measure your space and contact the guys at asm skimmer I am sure that they can help.

rxdi · 02/25/2006, 07:18 PM

The footprint is 9.5 inches X 12 inches. I have a 30 tall for a sump and it was a tight fit. It's acyrlic so I had to cut most of the bracing off the top to fit it in.

weap0n_X · 02/25/2006, 07:21 PM

I am planning on removing the Refugium out of the sump. so it is 9.5" wide and 12" High?

Lakeside518 · 02/25/2006, 07:36 PM

the skimmer foot print is 9.5" x 12" NOt high.. Length x width

Lakeside518 · 02/25/2006, 07:37 PM

Vertical it sits nearly 24" tall

rxdi · 02/25/2006, 07:40 PM

Width: 6.5 inches
Height: 23.5 inches
Footprint: 9.5 inches X 12 inches
This is from asm's website. As long as your sump at least 11 wide it should fit.

geno7 · 02/25/2006, 09:01 PM

It will fit in a 20 gal long. My G3 is in a 20 long. I upgraded from a ER RS6-1 to the G3 and have been very happy.

weap0n_X · 02/25/2006, 10:17 PM

Thank You All! Time to order this bad boy.

02/25/2006, 05:41 PM	#1
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	ASM G3 Skimmer Hi, I am deciding weather or not to order a G3 Skimmer today to repleace my Turboflotor 1000. I have a 72 Gallon Tank with 7 fish. Also I will be putting many SPS in there when the time comes. Do you think the G3 is powerful enough for the 72g? Also, I would love to hear how it performs. Thanks.

02/25/2006, 06:54 PM	#3
RobbyG Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 600 Ft From the Reef Posts: 2,099	You wont be sorry, it's a great unit and I think it is made to handle up to 180 Gal systems, so you are really in overkill territory. Just make sure your sump is big enough to handle it, please double check you available sump area before ordering any internal skimmer. __________________ The Optimist says the glass is half full, the Pessimist says it’s half empty, an engineer only see's a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be! Current Tank Info: Insanely Automated Low Power Consumption 90 Gal Oceanic Bow System/Aquatronica Touch Controller/AQ Dosing Pump/AQT LEDS/AQ SMS/Seq Dart Pump/ASM G3/Ozotech Ozonizer/Koralin 1502/Chiller/Typhoon3 Ro/S.Squirt /Phos React/Rmt DSB

02/25/2006, 07:11 PM	#5
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	That is cutting it close if you plan on having a fuge in the same sump. I am running a 40 breeder with a intake section (which houses the skimmer), three baffles 2" apart so I can clean them more easily, a return section and a pretty decent sized fuge. My skimmer has the gate valve mod and the recirc mod. As far as I know both add a little size to the unit. :edit: I just saw that you already have a fuge in the sump. I am going to guess that you don't have enough room for the G3. Measure your space and contact the guys at asm skimmer I am sure that they can help. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

02/25/2006, 07:36 PM	#8
Lakeside518 Clownfish Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clifton Park Posts: 1,362	the skimmer foot print is 9.5" x 12" NOt high.. Length x width __________________ Zim Current Tank Info: 65 gal, LED lighting, Reef octopus 2000 HOB skimmer, Eheim G160 canister,Tunze nano 6055 w/ controller

02/25/2006, 07:37 PM	#9
Lakeside518 Clownfish Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clifton Park Posts: 1,362	Vertical it sits nearly 24" tall __________________ Zim Current Tank Info: 65 gal, LED lighting, Reef octopus 2000 HOB skimmer, Eheim G160 canister,Tunze nano 6055 w/ controller

02/25/2006, 05:44 PM	#2
rxdi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: stanton ca. Posts: 611	I got a g3 about 3 months ago for my 80 gallon and love it. I've tried aqua C, red sea berlin and cpr skimmers and the g3 out preforms them all.

02/25/2006, 06:57 PM	#4
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	I have a 20g L. Is that big enough for the G3?

02/25/2006, 07:18 PM	#6
rxdi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: stanton ca. Posts: 611	The footprint is 9.5 inches X 12 inches. I have a 30 tall for a sump and it was a tight fit. It's acyrlic so I had to cut most of the bracing off the top to fit it in.

02/25/2006, 07:21 PM	#7
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	I am planning on removing the Refugium out of the sump. so it is 9.5" wide and 12" High?

02/25/2006, 07:40 PM	#10
rxdi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: stanton ca. Posts: 611	Width: 6.5 inches Height: 23.5 inches Footprint: 9.5 inches X 12 inches This is from asm's website. As long as your sump at least 11 wide it should fit.

02/25/2006, 09:01 PM	#11
geno7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 243	It will fit in a 20 gal long. My G3 is in a 20 long. I upgraded from a ER RS6-1 to the G3 and have been very happy. __________________ Geno

02/25/2006, 10:17 PM	#12
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	Thank You All! Time to order this bad boy.