Cuddlefish69
New member
I installed a bubble plate from avast marine and a diablo 3500 doc skimmer pump. It has been running for a little over a week and is producing some good skim mate. Here are some pics.
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I have the g3
DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
I believe g3 is 1.25"
thank you - finally did the mod - Sooooo good wish I did it year ago!
DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
looking for opinions:
I have an ASM g4-xx and looking to upgrade my pump. The stock pump is sedra 15000; I'm considering the Bubble Blaster 3000s or 5000s.
FIY: the G4-xx is body is 8.5" wide and 30" tall
anyone have experience with replacing the sedra 15000 with Bubble blasters?
thanks
I have an ASM g4-xx and looking to upgrade my pump. The stock pump is sedra 15000; I'm considering the Bubble Blaster 3000s or 5000s.
FIY: the G4-xx is body is 8.5" wide and 30" tall
anyone have experience with replacing the sedra 15000 with Bubble blasters?
thanks
Cuddlefish69
New member
I replaced my G3 with a diablo dc skimmer pump. Also installed a DIY bubble plate. It performs awesome and I can adjust the skimmer by also changing the dc pump setting. Diablo and jebao dc pumps are red same.
djmx2002
Premium Member
Really sweet because I am really getting tired of those noisy pumps... It's the only pump sound in my fish room. Everything else is dc pump.
Did you have to modify the outlet of the pump or the inlet to fit the elbow that comes with the asm skimmer?
Any pictures please?
Cuddlefish69
New member
Really sweet because I am really getting tired of those noisy pumps... It's the only pump sound in my fish room. Everything else is dc pump.
Did you have to modify the outlet of the pump or the inlet to fit the elbow that comes with the asm skimmer?
Any pictures please?
Post #1321 has the pics.
DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
Recently replaced my Sedra 9000 with a bubble blaster 3000s. Very happy with the new bubble blaster pump.
intyme
New member
Not sure if my mini g is working properly, im getting an 1/8" cup a day or so. The skim mate is clearish with a green tint to it. I'm not getting the black gunk. I have a cyno outbreak now. I have 2 clowns, small fox face and a tiny hippo tang. It's in a 65 reef
My ooutlet tube is about an inch from the top of the cup and the air inlet is wide open. How can I fine tune it?
My ooutlet tube is about an inch from the top of the cup and the air inlet is wide open. How can I fine tune it?
larrysmith75
New member
Looking for some input on an ASM G-5.
I have a 650 gallon system plumbed to one sump and want to get a skimmer. I found a G5 local to me. Is anyone still running this skimmer? It comes with two brand new Sedra 9000 pumps. It says it's rated for 700 gallons. Any pros/cons? Any mods that will be needed? Should I just invest the big$$$$ and get a super reef octopus 6000sss?
I have a 650 gallon system plumbed to one sump and want to get a skimmer. I found a G5 local to me. Is anyone still running this skimmer? It comes with two brand new Sedra 9000 pumps. It says it's rated for 700 gallons. Any pros/cons? Any mods that will be needed? Should I just invest the big$$$$ and get a super reef octopus 6000sss?
DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
G5 is a great skimmer, I have the g4xx. You should definutely do a gate valve mod. Make sure you have the space for it; it is very tall.
mc-cro
(macro)
Still running my G4x, and I bought it used 9 years ago. It will work great with the 2 new sedra pumps, although they will put out a little heat and use some power compared to the modern day DC pumps. as long as I dont drop this one and shatter it, I dont see myself ever buying another skimmer.
Tomoko Schum
New member
I am considering retrofitting my old G2 with a dc skimmer pump. I have an Reef Octopus Extreme 200 currently, but it is difficult to remove the collection cup due to its enormous size.
Can I retrofit my old G2 with a new dc pump for reef octopus skimmers? Would it perform better than Octopus Extreme 200?
Cuddlefish69
New member
I would look for a jebao dc skimmer pump and give it a shot. I would assume it would perform at least as food as the octo 200
Tomoko Schum
New member
Is Jebao dc skimmer pump really available? I have not been able to find it so far.
