ASM G4x vs. Superskimmer 220

[mcox]

Am planning a 280 gallon tank. I was planning on using an ASMG4x. ASM has just raised their prices, so my question is....

Assuming I have the sump space available-Would 2 superskimmer 220's give me the same or better skimming power as 1 ASMg4x(unmodified) for $87.00 less(css220 $175 each vs. 1 ASM G4X $437)?

Any thoughts on this subject appreciated. Thanks!

 

[dwdenny]

I think I would spend the money on one G4X. JMO

 

[mcox]

Does everyone agree with DWdenny? Heck I could almost buy 3 css220's for the price of 1 ASM and have some redundancy in skimming. I guess I'm wondering if ASM is really that much better. From what I've been reading, the CSS's have pretty good comments, however not sure how well they would work on a 280 gallon tank. Any comments appreciated. Thanks

 

[sjm817]

I'd go for the G4X

 

[daytonreefRob]

The two skimmers should not be compared. It would take about 4 of the CSS 220 to equal the skimming power of a single G4x.