ASM Skimmer Club!

[Paulairduck]

liking it so far, it has been in the sump for two days. I really like the way it is built and I love the small footprint. Now, I just have to let it break in and we can see some pics of it in action.

 

[Paulairduck]

first skimmer pics in action, two days in operation on a 250 gallon system

 

[Paulairduck]

the wattage draw on the pump 61 watts

 

[moondoggy4]

Who would imagine that someone would remove a ATB to put in a ASM skimmer LOL very nice skimmer. Funny instead of a coke can next to the skimmer it is next to a brute trash can. Have these skimmers hit the market yet?

 

[Paulairduck]

The ATB was a great skimmer, but I think a little small for the bioload on this system.Plus my sump was made to run the water level at 10 inches, it was made for a BK, but we will try this ASM. The ATB did not like the 10 inch water and had to be raised up.

 

[cherubfish pair]

I don't understand these bubble plates. Back in the day turbulence in the reaction chamber was desirable. This increased bubble dwell time which increased the time for DOCs=dissovled organic compounds (fish poo, etc.) to stick to the bubbles. Increased sticking of DOCs meant efficency for foam to push the crud up into the collection cup.

 

[ryanb91]

where can I buy the impellar magnet w/o the needle wheel for a sedra 9000?

 

[cherubfish pair]

Champion Lighting used to carry a lot of ASM parts. I don't know if they still do.

 

[Haddonisreef]

Anyone use a since pump for there asm? my g3 needs a new pump and was thinking the since cause it is more efficient!

 

[Paulairduck]

The sedra 5000 is a perfect match for the g3 body. IMO

 

[Haddonisreef]

Ya i have a 5k but was tryen to go w/ less power consumtion.

 

[sirreal63]

I tried a Sicce PSK2500 on my G3 and it didn't work as well, I also tried a Laguna 900 and a laguna 1500 and nothing was as good of a fit as the Sedra 5000. The laguna 900 was close but still not as good. Stick with the Sedra.

 

[Haddonisreef]

I tried a Sicce PSK2500 on my G3 and it didn't work as well, I also tried a Laguna 900 and a laguna 1500 and nothing was as good of a fit as the Sedra 5000. The laguna 900 was close but still not as good. Stick with the Sedra.

Thanks that's not what I wanted to hear! But that's ok! Thanks!

 

[Haddonisreef]

So where can I but just a shaft for needle wheele? With out having to buy the whole needle wheel?

 

[mc-cro]

I havent used a Sicce, but I did use the Tunze hydrofoamer.

My G4 had a 9500 and 5000 for a feed and recirculating mod, and worked really well, very stable foam head. When the feed pump died I replaced it with the hydrofoamer, and found that I actually got better results with it by itself, and didnt even need the recirc pump. It took me about a month between break in and getting the water level correct. Now it rocks.

 

[shackscs]

Do you know if a ocean runner 3700 with run a GSX 4+?

 

[Paulairduck]

how you liking the gc9 ? The gc3 has done a really nice job.

well the GC 9 has been online for two weeks and the skimmate is getting a little darker and the wattage draw on the pump has gone down to 55 watts.

 

[jfb3]

Looking for a skimmer for a 300 gallon that won't break the bank. I keep coming back to the ASM's.
What size is best for 300 gallons, heavy load.

 

[Safedad]

Using Sicce

Using Sicce

I replaced the sedra with a PSK 2500 and it works fine on my 90 gal mixed reef. My only problem is that it does not always restart when I turn it off.

 

[cherubfish pair]

I've never had that problem with either of my Sedras.

My Sedras never seem to make any heat either. Strange.