Skimmer Recomendation for 90+gallons

wastememphis · 10/10/2006, 10:39 PM

I have a problem with my current EuroReef skimmer and I'm going to buy a new skimmer for my tank upgrade.

The new tank is 90gallons, hopefully with 75-100gallon sump probably only 40gallons of water in it. Added in the future will be a 46gallon bowfront sea horse tank.

Is an ASM G3 a good choice? I might use my EuroReef ES5-3 with the new skimmer since it just needs a new pump. I was also looking into MRC-2 and 3 series... but I did not want to run an external pump to save on electricity, but would like to keep the heat out of the water so its still a possiblity.

Any recomendations?

jimmer · 10/10/2006, 11:06 PM

i had a g-3 on my 90 gallon with a 55 gallon sump loved it.great skimmer for the money also recommend doing the mods.

jet_jer · 10/11/2006, 07:22 AM

I also have a g3 on my 75 gallon with 30 gallon sump - I love it. I did the recirc mod and gate valve, I feed it directly from the overflow.

I'll probably be getting rid of mine here in a few weeks - I was fortunate enough to get a new skimmer setup from Kent - so I'll be switching to them when I change to my basement sump with a 90 gallon display.

Jer

wastememphis · 10/11/2006, 08:21 AM

should I go for a larger skimmers since I might have upwards of 200gallons on the system?

zanclus · 10/11/2006, 08:41 AM

I used the G-3 before and it is a great skimmer. In about 2 weeks of using it my softies (mostly xenia) started dwindling and my sps took off... I had it on my 125 which had about 200 gals total and it pulled the nastiest stuff I ever smely lol. You could alway go with the G-4 if u want larger....

brimil · 10/11/2006, 09:29 AM

I have a G-3 for my 55 gal with a 30 gal sump. It may be a little over-kill on skimming - but - It is amazing the amount of crud it skims for the price. I am working on the exhaust / loop mods this weekend

Tingy99 · 10/11/2006, 10:12 AM

Are they even making the ASM skimmers anymore? I'm kinda in the same situation and was looking at the G3 but according to http://www.asmskimmer.com/ they are not offerring them anymore.

They suggest this site http://www.octopusskimmer.com/ and I think I might try the NW 150 For a 90 display with a 30 sump. They also cost quite a bit less.

wastememphis · 10/11/2006, 10:23 AM

I think thats a site that sells ASM skimmers, not the company ASM's website. The only reason I say that is because in descrptions of the skimmers they say "ASM rating, then OUR rating"

you can get them here: premium aquatics

SkiFletch · 10/11/2006, 10:43 AM

The G3 is a fantastic model for sure, but you've allready got a great skimmer in the euro reef (they're also made by ASM). Really the only differences between the 5-3 and the ASM G3 are diameter and pump. The G3 uses a Sedra 5000 while the ER uses a 3500. I might consider purchasing a Sedra 5000 pump and putting that on your euroreef skimmer before I'd look into spending the money on a new G3. JMO though

wastememphis · 10/16/2006, 04:33 PM

I think a replacement pump is in the ball park of $100.

Any input on Life Reef skimmers? I saw keiths last week and it was pretty nice. The owner Jeff called me on friday (when we had no power) and helped me pick a model.

Looking at the VS3-36
Life Reef

Arik · 10/16/2006, 04:48 PM

Asmskimmers.com offered certain models for sale at too low of a price, so ASM decided not to distribute to them anymore. Reefgeek still sells them, but they have gone up dramatically for a G3.

SkiFletch · 10/16/2006, 04:52 PM

Hey watememphis, how'd your tank fare with all the power outages? I hope things went OK for you

wastememphis · 10/16/2006, 08:04 PM

I had a generator hooked up to my tank and sump pump. No power/lights for 3days. I lost some nice corals a ORA green birdsnest, hot pink birds nest

they were looking a little strange before hand cuz of a nitrate problem.

Thanks for asking!!!!

Neil

10/10/2006, 10:39 PM	#1
wastememphis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,164	Skimmer Recomendation for 90+gallons I have a problem with my current EuroReef skimmer and I'm going to buy a new skimmer for my tank upgrade. The new tank is 90gallons, hopefully with 75-100gallon sump probably only 40gallons of water in it. Added in the future will be a 46gallon bowfront sea horse tank. Is an ASM G3 a good choice? I might use my EuroReef ES5-3 with the new skimmer since it just needs a new pump. I was also looking into MRC-2 and 3 series... but I did not want to run an external pump to save on electricity, but would like to keep the heat out of the water so its still a possiblity. Any recomendations? __________________ Neil Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Solana, Deltec MCE300, Aqua Illumination Super Sol Blue (LED), Vortech MP10, Tunze ATO, Aqua Controller Jr.

10/10/2006, 11:06 PM	#2
jimmer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: hilton ny Posts: 1,875	i had a g-3 on my 90 gallon with a 55 gallon sump loved it.great skimmer for the money also recommend doing the mods. __________________ stupid people shouldn't breed Current Tank Info: 75 gallon with stupid goldfish

10/11/2006, 08:21 AM	#4
wastememphis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,164	should I go for a larger skimmers since I might have upwards of 200gallons on the system? __________________ Neil Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Solana, Deltec MCE300, Aqua Illumination Super Sol Blue (LED), Vortech MP10, Tunze ATO, Aqua Controller Jr.

10/11/2006, 10:12 AM	#7
Tingy99 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 190	Are they even making the ASM skimmers anymore? I'm kinda in the same situation and was looking at the G3 but according to http://www.asmskimmer.com/ they are not offerring them anymore. They suggest this site http://www.octopusskimmer.com/ and I think I might try the NW 150 For a 90 display with a 30 sump. They also cost quite a bit less. __________________ Leaving your RO running into your tank all day is not a good idea... Current Tank Info: 90 gallon Reef Ready

10/11/2006, 10:23 AM	#8
wastememphis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,164	I think thats a site that sells ASM skimmers, not the company ASM's website. The only reason I say that is because in descrptions of the skimmers they say "ASM rating, then OUR rating" you can get them here: premium aquatics __________________ Neil Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Solana, Deltec MCE300, Aqua Illumination Super Sol Blue (LED), Vortech MP10, Tunze ATO, Aqua Controller Jr.

10/11/2006, 07:22 AM	#3
jet_jer Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eden, NY Posts: 577	I also have a g3 on my 75 gallon with 30 gallon sump - I love it. I did the recirc mod and gate valve, I feed it directly from the overflow. I'll probably be getting rid of mine here in a few weeks - I was fortunate enough to get a new skimmer setup from Kent - so I'll be switching to them when I change to my basement sump with a 90 gallon display. Jer

10/11/2006, 08:41 AM	#5
zanclus Moved On Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Groton NY Posts: 1,997	I used the G-3 before and it is a great skimmer. In about 2 weeks of using it my softies (mostly xenia) started dwindling and my sps took off... I had it on my 125 which had about 200 gals total and it pulled the nastiest stuff I ever smely lol. You could alway go with the G-4 if u want larger....

10/11/2006, 09:29 AM	#6
brimil Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gates, NY Posts: 209	I have a G-3 for my 55 gal with a 30 gal sump. It may be a little over-kill on skimming - but - It is amazing the amount of crud it skims for the price. I am working on the exhaust / loop mods this weekend

10/11/2006, 10:43 AM	#9
SkiFletch Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,665	The G3 is a fantastic model for sure, but you've allready got a great skimmer in the euro reef (they're also made by ASM). Really the only differences between the 5-3 and the ASM G3 are diameter and pump. The G3 uses a Sedra 5000 while the ER uses a 3500. I might consider purchasing a Sedra 5000 pump and putting that on your euroreef skimmer before I'd look into spending the money on a new G3. JMO though __________________ You will miss 100% of the shots you dont take. Dare to dream Mike, aka Fletch Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef

10/16/2006, 04:33 PM	#10
wastememphis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,164	I think a replacement pump is in the ball park of $100. Any input on Life Reef skimmers? I saw keiths last week and it was pretty nice. The owner Jeff called me on friday (when we had no power) and helped me pick a model. Looking at the VS3-36 Life Reef __________________ Neil Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Solana, Deltec MCE300, Aqua Illumination Super Sol Blue (LED), Vortech MP10, Tunze ATO, Aqua Controller Jr.

10/16/2006, 04:48 PM	#11
Arik Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fairport NY Posts: 593	Asmskimmers.com offered certain models for sale at too low of a price, so ASM decided not to distribute to them anymore. Reefgeek still sells them, but they have gone up dramatically for a G3.

10/16/2006, 04:52 PM	#12
SkiFletch Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,665	Hey watememphis, how'd your tank fare with all the power outages? I hope things went OK for you __________________ You will miss 100% of the shots you dont take. Dare to dream Mike, aka Fletch Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef

10/16/2006, 08:04 PM	#13
wastememphis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,164	I had a generator hooked up to my tank and sump pump. No power/lights for 3days. I lost some nice corals a ORA green birdsnest, hot pink birds nest they were looking a little strange before hand cuz of a nitrate problem. Thanks for asking!!!! Neil __________________ Neil Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Solana, Deltec MCE300, Aqua Illumination Super Sol Blue (LED), Vortech MP10, Tunze ATO, Aqua Controller Jr.