asm G4 for beginner?

yvesb · 06/14/2006, 07:20 AM

Hi

I would like to know if the ASM G4 is easy to adjust for a beginner? I will have a 125g reef with a 40g sump. Is the G4 big enough for that size? I was also looking in the EV-180 but now i am all mixed up. Thanks

Yves B

dvarner32 · 06/14/2006, 08:04 AM

The Asm line works great IMO. The G4 will be more than enough and will allow you to stock your tank pretty heavily. Tuning is a cinch. You raise the tube even with the bottom of the cup at first, let it run over night to break in, then tune it to produce a thicker dirtier scum.

scottfarcuz · 06/14/2006, 08:34 AM

G4 should be plenty for a 125.

Do all the G4's now come with the sedra 9000? Mine was an older model that came with the 5000. Upgrading to the 9000 was a huge performace increase.

jc1of2 · 06/14/2006, 12:11 PM

g4 might be overkill. The g2 I have is rated for up to 200 gallons. I love my protein skimmer it makes a thick scum. The only downside is the smell from the cup. I guess that means it's working right.

thrlride · 06/14/2006, 12:14 PM

ASM over rates their skimmers. My guess would be the G3 is optimal and G4 is great. I'm not sure how the G4 breaks down now. In the past the G4 was a sedra 5000 with a 24" body. The G4plus was like a sedra 5000 with a 30" body. The G4x is a sedra 9000 with 30" body.

that being said, the G4 would be great for that size tank.

thrlride · 06/14/2006, 12:44 PM

I forgot to add, doing the gate valve mod will make the skimmer even easier to adjust for the beginner and advanced aquarist alike.

06/14/2006, 07:20 AM	#1
yvesb Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 38	asm G4 for beginner? Hi I would like to know if the ASM G4 is easy to adjust for a beginner? I will have a 125g reef with a 40g sump. Is the G4 big enough for that size? I was also looking in the EV-180 but now i am all mixed up. Thanks Yves B

06/14/2006, 08:04 AM	#2
dvarner32 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 40	The Asm line works great IMO. The G4 will be more than enough and will allow you to stock your tank pretty heavily. Tuning is a cinch. You raise the tube even with the bottom of the cup at first, let it run over night to break in, then tune it to produce a thicker dirtier scum. __________________ Ayo my man! Where yo Rhannas at? Current Tank Info: 30 g breeder w/20 sump, ASM g3, 750W of 25k and 10k. SPS/LPS30 gallon

06/14/2006, 12:14 PM	#5
thrlride Aka lemmywinks Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 8,017	ASM over rates their skimmers. My guess would be the G3 is optimal and G4 is great. I'm not sure how the G4 breaks down now. In the past the G4 was a sedra 5000 with a 24" body. The G4plus was like a sedra 5000 with a 30" body. The G4x is a sedra 9000 with 30" body. that being said, the G4 would be great for that size tank. __________________ Beer Snob Current Tank Info: 210 gallon FOWLR (H&S 200a-1260 , panworld 50px-x, 2x Vortech w/ WWD)

06/14/2006, 12:44 PM	#6
thrlride Aka lemmywinks Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 8,017	I forgot to add, doing the gate valve mod will make the skimmer even easier to adjust for the beginner and advanced aquarist alike. __________________ Beer Snob Current Tank Info: 210 gallon FOWLR (H&S 200a-1260 , panworld 50px-x, 2x Vortech w/ WWD)

06/14/2006, 08:34 AM	#3
scottfarcuz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,610	G4 should be plenty for a 125. Do all the G4's now come with the sedra 9000? Mine was an older model that came with the 5000. Upgrading to the 9000 was a huge performace increase.

06/14/2006, 12:11 PM	#4
jc1of2 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 59	g4 might be overkill. The g2 I have is rated for up to 200 gallons. I love my protein skimmer it makes a thick scum. The only downside is the smell from the cup. I guess that means it's working right.