Skimmer for sale

[1package]

I am thinking of changing my skimmer. I am using an ASM G3.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...en=PROD&Product_Code=ASM-G3&Category_Code=ASM

It has been running for about 16 months, cost new is about $310 plus shipping.

Looking for $210, toward a G4X or retiring it to my 75g, and selling a Coralife Super Skimmer instead.

 

[LtPiper]

What model is the coralife? I need a pump for mine. I might be interested in the pump.

 

[1package]

WOW - You got $2000 in lights and are using a $100 skimmer?

My skimmer is the 65g model, I think it would be pretty much useless without the pump. If I go that route, it will stay as a set.

I like ASM a lot. I will keep the ASM if no one local is interested and sell the SS.

 

[firefish2020]

WOW - You got $2000 in lights and are using a $100 skimmer?

LOL

 

[LtPiper]

It came with the tank. I haven't gotten around to looking for something else that will fit.

 

[1package]

I think that powerhead is a Cap 2200, made by Via Aqua. I had 2, they are cheap but powerful. The thing I hate about those pumps is they use their own threads/fittings. You almost can not hook them up with PVC plastic parts.

I asked Barry about spare parts for them but he could not find, nor could I. I think the shaft or the plastic propeller broke on both of mine. Do not know what you need part wise to get yours going but I have at least 1 in pcs. If the propeller/shaft works, I have the rest, if you want it.

If not, when you get around to it, ASM makes quite the skimmer, perhaps a G3?

 

[LtPiper]

I tossed the pump it was leaking electricy into the tank.

 

[sixliner6]

Have you posted this in the For Sale Forum?

 

[1package]

I only posted on this forum. Really do not want to ship and sort of would not care to use it on my 75g if no one local needs it.

 

[phljess]

I also use a G3, for the money it is one of the best skimmers I know of. There is no comparison to it and some of the other models in that price range IMO.

 

[LtPiper]

So would this skimmer fit in the foot print of a coralife 65 and work as a hang on unit?

 

[phljess]

Nope

 

[1package]

OK - I took the plunge and picked up an ASM G4X (they were practically giving them away - Not!).

Anyway - I have a Coral Life Super Skimmer 65 and an ASM G3, one of which I do not need (if the G3 will fit in a 20 long?).

 

[1package]

ASM skimmer sold in about 2 minutes on sellers forum.

 

[phljess]

WOW, I could not have imagined that! -NOT Looks like the locals missed out on a great skimmer.

 

[1package]

I was hoping to skip the shipping hassle but not that big a deal I still had the box.

Actually it took 4 minutes to sell it.

When you sell something in 4 minutes with no offers at a lower price you gotta figure you were not asking enough for it.

 

[coralreefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8230240#post8230240 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 1package
I was hoping to skip the shipping hassle but not that big a deal I still had the box.

Actually it took 4 minutes to sell it.

When you sell something in 4 minutes with no offers at a lower price you gotta figure you were not asking enough for it.

$200.00 shipped was a great deal.
Let us know the difference you see with the G4x

 

[1package]

I threw in the shipping because I saw them new so much less on EBay. Could not believe the EBay deals. I paid $300+ and shipping originally. No surprise that the G4X on EBay was not great of a bargain.

Trying to call it like I see it, at this time I am not impressed with the GX4. For the money I am hoping my opinion changes. I suppose there is a breakin time period although I do not know why there would be. It is working just not breaking any records, the G3 was great.

It is so tall and pushes so much water that I have to unplug it when I empty the collection cup. I liked the fact that I did not have to do that with the G3.

I suspect when dialed in better it will perform - I will update.

 

[coralreefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8230629#post8230629 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 1package
Trying to call it like I see it, at this time I am not impressed with the GX4. For the money I am hoping my opinion changes. I suppose there is a breakin time period although I do not know why there would be. It is working just not breaking any records, the G3 was great.

It is so tall and pushes so much water that I have to unplug it when I empty the collection cup. I liked the fact that I did not have to do that with the G3.

I suspect when dialed in better it will perform - I will update.

Keep us updated Lloyd. Jim and I have compared the performance difference between our skimmers. Problem is his G4x has the recirculation mod and he has a much bigger bio load than I do. My G3 still isn't modded and I run ozone. I'm interested in the difference between a G3 and a G4x on the same tank.