ASM skimmers

alexk3954 · 08/26/2006, 04:26 PM

I am planning on using a ASM G1 skimmer for my 55 gal. I can't seem to find any reviews on them and was hoping some people could share their experiences with this brand of skimmers. My LFS says that they are great and that is what they use, but I am looking for some second opinions.

fish_is_my_name · 08/26/2006, 04:36 PM

go with euroreef. It's plug and play. But it's more expensive. However, it won't give you any headaches...priceless!!

vanmo92 · 08/26/2006, 04:38 PM

I love my ASM skimmer. Its the best skimmer i've ever owned

alexk3954 · 08/26/2006, 04:42 PM

I would go with the euro reef, but I only have 21 in. between the bottom of the sump and bottom of the tank, so the ASM G1 fits with about 2 inches to spare, but thanks for the recomendation.

Espo92 · 08/26/2006, 05:09 PM

You might also want to try the octopus skimmer. They are less pricy and I think work just as good. I am running a needle wheel 110 on my 75G and also its a small skimmer.

mg426 · 08/26/2006, 07:39 PM

ASM ROCKS !!!!!!!!!

Anemonebuff · 08/26/2006, 07:41 PM

I have an ASM G3 on my 125 and I love it. However, I would try an Octopus first. It is in the same price range as ASM and look a little better made.

Here's the G3 during the first week:

aiko670 · 08/26/2006, 07:48 PM

I agree, I just got an ASM G3 for my 120 and couldn't be happier.

I modded it with the recirc and gate valve. I agree their not as well made as the EuroReefs but for the price and performance you can't beat it!

Check out asmskimmers.com

Jersey Dave · 08/26/2006, 08:07 PM

I bought the octopuss a few weeks ago based on a recommendation and LOVE it!! The price was right and it skimms like mad.

alexk3954 · 08/26/2006, 10:53 PM

Thanks for the help. I can get the ASM at my lfs and I go there A LOT so they usually give me good deals on stuff. I think I will get the G1. I think that should be enough for a 55 gal, right?

mg426 · 08/26/2006, 11:03 PM

No problem with G1 Check here www.thatfishplace.com You might pick up a larger unit for less.

alexk3954 · 08/26/2006, 11:08 PM

thanks for the link. My problem is not so much money as it is space. I would gladly drop the money on a larger unit if there was room under my stand.

msman825 · 08/27/2006, 07:44 AM

www.asmskimmers.com

marcusbigdady · 08/27/2006, 09:11 AM

ASM G-6, and it kicks but the only mod i have done is a gate valve, $ for $ i can't see spending the money for a NAME

08/26/2006, 04:26 PM	#1
alexk3954 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	ASM skimmers I am planning on using a ASM G1 skimmer for my 55 gal. I can't seem to find any reviews on them and was hoping some people could share their experiences with this brand of skimmers. My LFS says that they are great and that is what they use, but I am looking for some second opinions.

08/26/2006, 04:38 PM	#3
vanmo92 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Silverthorne, CO. Posts: 2,045	I love my ASM skimmer. Its the best skimmer i've ever owned __________________ PBITAWA Current Tank Info: 72 gallon bow Mixed Reef 1 fw tank

08/26/2006, 05:09 PM	#5
Espo92 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Funny Farm, USA Posts: 31	You might also want to try the octopus skimmer. They are less pricy and I think work just as good. I am running a needle wheel 110 on my 75G and also its a small skimmer. __________________ Yeah. This is my Sig enjoy! Current Tank Info: 78g aggressive, 20g community

08/26/2006, 07:39 PM	#6
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	ASM ROCKS !!!!!!!!! __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

08/26/2006, 11:03 PM	#11
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	No problem with G1 Check here www.thatfishplace.com You might pick up a larger unit for less. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

08/26/2006, 04:36 PM	#2
fish_is_my_name Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 50	go with euroreef. It's plug and play. But it's more expensive. However, it won't give you any headaches...priceless!!

08/26/2006, 04:42 PM	#4
alexk3954 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	I would go with the euro reef, but I only have 21 in. between the bottom of the sump and bottom of the tank, so the ASM G1 fits with about 2 inches to spare, but thanks for the recomendation.

08/26/2006, 07:41 PM	#7
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	I have an ASM G3 on my 125 and I love it. However, I would try an Octopus first. It is in the same price range as ASM and look a little better made. Here's the G3 during the first week:

08/26/2006, 07:48 PM	#8
aiko670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deerfield, IL Posts: 5,409	I agree, I just got an ASM G3 for my 120 and couldn't be happier. I modded it with the recirc and gate valve. I agree their not as well made as the EuroReefs but for the price and performance you can't beat it! Check out asmskimmers.com

08/26/2006, 08:07 PM	#9
Jersey Dave Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14	I bought the octopuss a few weeks ago based on a recommendation and LOVE it!! The price was right and it skimms like mad.

08/26/2006, 10:53 PM	#10
alexk3954 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	Thanks for the help. I can get the ASM at my lfs and I go there A LOT so they usually give me good deals on stuff. I think I will get the G1. I think that should be enough for a 55 gal, right?

08/26/2006, 11:08 PM	#12
alexk3954 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	thanks for the link. My problem is not so much money as it is space. I would gladly drop the money on a larger unit if there was room under my stand.

08/27/2006, 07:44 AM	#13
msman825 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: maine Posts: 1,301	www.asmskimmers.com __________________ MSMAN

08/27/2006, 09:11 AM	#14
marcusbigdady Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 567	ASM G-6, and it kicks but the only mod i have done is a gate valve, $ for $ i can't see spending the money for a NAME