Euro-reef or ASM skimmer?

[johnvu713]

I'm looking into the ASM G3 @$240and Euro-reef RS180@$300(newest line) both rated for 180 Gallons. I have a 125 BB with 20G sump. Which one should i go for? I know Euro-reef has a better reputation but this is their newest model so i'm kinda leery.

 

[Jim_S]

The ASM is a good skimmer. Best bang for the buck. But the ER will be your better bet here. The chamber is larger and it comes with a more powerful pump. The sp4 is much stronger than the sp3(sedra 5000). So here you are getting a larger, more powerful, better built skimmer for only $60 bucks more. And if you are buying the RS model, that probably means you are getting it from your LFS (unless you're buying it used). In this case you can avoid many of the customer service issues you might have because you can just deal with your LFS. Oh yeah, ASM tank ratings are FAR from being correct.

Jim

 

[cbell]

ER

ER

where are you getting a ER rs180 for $300. PA has them priced at over $600

 

[fishtk75]

ER

Got A blem from

http://www.h2otropicals.com/

Saved some money.

 

[Jim_S]

Re: ER

Re: ER

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6829695#post6829695 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbell29
where are you getting a ER rs180 for $300. PA has them priced at over $600

PA doesn't sell the RS models. they sell the CS models. RS models can only be found at retail stores, not online vendors.

Jim

 

[roader247]

ER

 

[dhnguyen]

You might want to read this before deciding on ER

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=767759

 

[ncny21802]

I love my Euroreef. It pulls more gunk out of my tank than any other skimmer I've used. My problem was too much foam. I just ordered an airline control valve for $5 from H2O and their customer service has been excellent. Euroreef is #1 in my book

 

[johnvu713]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6833586#post6833586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
You might want to read this before deciding on ER

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=767759

Thanks for the link. After reading it i'm a bit leery to purchase an ER skimmer. BTW i noticed youre an advocate so to speak for octopus skimmers Have you gotten any news lately regarding their performance? Please keep me posted.

 

[Larry Waughon]

I have had great results with my G-3 for the last 2 years.

 

[bureau13]

How do the RS models compare with the CS? I haven't seem them for sale anywhere.

jds

 

[ErikS]

Asian rim import pump VS Asian rim import pump = save the money get the better value.

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6837044#post6837044 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by johnvu713
Thanks for the link. After reading it i'm a bit leery to purchase an ER skimmer. BTW i noticed youre an advocate so to speak for octopus skimmers Have you gotten any news lately regarding their performance? Please keep me posted.

You're right. If I was in the market for a skimmer I would pick a Reef Octopus instead of ER or ASM. But given the choices ER OR ASM, I would go with ASM. Just can't justify the price for ER when the only difference is the acrylic they used.

People who have been using Reef Octopus are seemingly very happy with it.

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

Happy ER CS-180 (Marine Depot) user here, and the service has been excellent the one time I needed it. I've owned it for two months now, and it skims my 125 quite nicely. ASM might be a better value, Octopus might be a better value yet.

But, if I were to do it all over again, I'd buy another CS-180. It's an incredible piece of equipment.

 

[tygger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6833912#post6833912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ncny21802
I love my Euroreef. It pulls more gunk out of my tank than any other skimmer I've used. My problem was too much foam. I just ordered an airline control valve for $5 from H2O and their customer service has been excellent. Euroreef is #1 in my book

I was going to order one also. $5 for the part, but how much did they try and charge you for shipping? Shipping for me was like $15!

I have an ER so I'm partial to them. You want to look into the quality of the contruction and material also... These things need to be cleaned regularly and if it's built or contructed poorly, it may not last as long.

 

[Andy O]

I have a G3 on my 90 w/30 gallon sump and the only knock that I have heard gainst it is that it can sometimes leak b/c of the type of plastic that they use compared to the ER. I have not had this problem and if you are using in sump it should not make a difference.

 

[johnvu713]

i wish someone would post a picture of their octopus in action. Been hearing good things about them

 

[cbell]

jimdogg187

jimdogg187

PA doesn't sell the RS models. they sell the CS models. RS models can only be found at retail stores, not online vendors.

Jim



you might want to check again


http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Product_Code=EURO-RC180&Category_Code=EURO

 

[Jim_S]

Re: jimdogg187

Re: jimdogg187

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6845782#post6845782 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbell29
PA doesn't sell the RS models. they sell the CS models. RS models can only be found at retail stores, not online vendors.

Jim



you might want to check again


http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Product_Code=EURO-RC180&Category_Code=EURO

Thats an RC model. Not an RS model. RS models are only sold in retail stores. RC models are recirculating skimmers and CS are are available at both online and at retail stores. Trust me, I've owned them all.

 

[lbear]

Check this out:

ER

From

ER web site

RS= Made with cell cast acrylic tube and glued to 1/4" cast acrylic sheet material.

CS/RC*= Made with cell cast acrylic tube and hot air welded to 3/8* thick PVC sheet material.

*RC= Euro-Reef CS Series "RC" Re-Circulating Protein Skimmers