Skimmer choice!!!!

[DevilBoy]

I am sure there has been a trillion of these threads. But i have narrowed my skimmer choices down to 2 different skimmers. If it was you making the choice which one would you pick, and why?


http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...ROD&Product_Code=ASM-G4PLUS&Category_Code=ASM


or



http://www.saltycritter.com/skimmers-euroreef.htm

 

[virginiadiver69]

They are both well respected skimmers. I have the ASM G-3 and I am happy with it. One bit of advise though. If you you do go with the ASM, don't buy into all of the modification hype. I haven't touched mine. It is plug and play all of the way.

 

[kozmo02]

I have used both, and I prefer Euro-Reef, I recently got a Euro-Reef Recirculating model and it is a great skimmer.

 

[schrun209]

I currently use a AquaC but have used a Euro-Reef and they are pretty darn good skimmers.

 

[GatorWPB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9307322#post9307322 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by virginiadiver69
If you you do go with the ASM, don't buy into all of the modification hype. I haven't touched mine. It is plug and play all of the way.

Glad to hear that, I have been looking to ASM myself, and all everyone talks about is the mods to them.

 

[ReefSchool 101]

I have a euro reef and like it it is very well built. I believe if It wasnt as solid as it is I would have broke the skimmer cup by now some thing think about.

I know the ASM perform equal so take your pick.

 

[Thorium]

The ASM is a fine product. I know two reefers who have G3's and have done some mods on them. They perform very well. I have seen the evidence. Which Euro are you looking at? I have the RS250 and have been very happy with it. No mods except the gate valve. Heres a pic of it i action:

 

[DevilBoy]

I was looking at the RS135.

My main concern is with the sump area. If i go with the ASM G4 i would have to custom make a sump for the thing to fit which i got quoted a price that i thought was waaaay to high.

If i go the RS135 route i can buy a sump where the skimmer chamber is big enough too fit the RS135.

What would be the max size tank that the RS135 would be able to skim?

 

[BrianCM]

I read up to a 135g.

Also have you considered a Deltec.

 

[grneyes3x]

Deltec is the way to go worth every dime

 

[Thorium]

Well, I'll stay with one of the two you mentioned. Of the two choices go with what you can afford and fit in your sump. Like I wrote, I have the euro reef and have been very happy with it right out of the box, I also have seen two G3's with amazing performance as well. I think both are good choices.

 

[A sea K]

I have a ASM G4+ and I'm in the process of aquiring a Euro-reef RS8-3.
All I know is I'm not happy with the ASM performance and purchasing the Euro based soley on its reputation.
I should add that I have done the mesh mod and gatevalve to the ASM, performance has been much better than stock and possibly acceptable but I feel I need a larger skimmer to handle the bioload when my tank is fully stocked.

 

[Sepeku]

Yah, the euro reef has the better reputation.

But then, I use a Precision Marine Bullet-2.