MR-2 vs. ASM G-3

[Sebea]

Hey,
I need some input on which skimmer to upgrade to for my 62 gallon. I bought a Euro-Reef CS5-2, but I want to get a larger, and more efficient skimmer. Right now, I am debating between two skimmers, the My Reef Creations MR-2, and the ASM G-3.
If I go with the ASM, I would do the recirculation mod, but I don't know if it would be more efficient than the MR-2.

I already have a PanWorld 100PX for the becket style, MR-2, if I decide to go with that skimmer. I don't really know how to have the skimmer return to the sump though. Does the MR-2 have to be elevated to flow back in to the sump? Or can I just have the return from skimmer go directly into a hole in the sump?

The initial cost of both skimmers would be the same, I just don't know which would be the better skimmer for my tank, which will be around 80 gallons. Please let me know which one you would choose and why. Thanks.

 

[sherm71tank]

How about the G4 plus? It comes with the Sedra 9000 pump. A much better choice in my opinion.

 

[Rurouni Kenshin]

Same question was asked a few days ago.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=749770

 

[Sebea]

Honestly, I don't think that I would need that large of a skimmer. My system will only be around 80 gallons...
Plus, it's a huge jump, price wise, from the G-3 to the G-4. They rate the G-3 up to 180 gallons, which is 100 more gallons than I will have. It really comes down to these two skimmers I mentioned.

 

[sherm71tank]

In that case the MR-2 gets my vote.

 

[Sebea]

Thanks for the link rurouni!

It seems that people who have the ASM love it, and people who have the MR-2 love it also. As I said, I'm sure either will be more than enough for my tank.

The only thing that bothers me about the MR-2 is that it's recommended to have the skimmer sit above the sump. I don't have that kind of room in my stand, so the ASM is looking really nice right now...

 

[andycook]

For your tank the ASM G3 will be great. I think the MRC2 will be overkill. Unless you are buying for the future I think the ASM is the way to go for you. I run a MRC2 on my 180g tank and I've used the G2 so I have some direct experience to your question.

 

[Sebea]

Ok, thanks andy!

Yea, I'm really leaning towards the ASM right now.