Skimmers..Aqua C EV 180 or ASM G3.. Which one?

[sean obergfell]

I have both skimmers i need to choose which one is the better skimmer.....

I am putting together a 150 reef..

Who are the skimmer experts?

a build is to come on this adventure.

thank you all

Sean

 

[Capt_Cully]

I've run an EV and an ASM. EV was much quieter than the ASM, but, it's a giant PITA to clean. I also found it way more tempermental as far as maintaining an optimal water level in the main collumn. It however, can be used as an external.

The ASM was noisier with the gate valve mod, a bit of a gurgler. It's why I'm not using one again (that and size). BUT, way easier to adjust, with the mod. And, way easier to clean and maintain.

If you put a gun to my head, I'd go ASM, just because of it's easier clean up.

Anymore info about the build?

 

[jdoenumber2]

Would you consider an octopus or SWC?

 

[davidpesce]

My ASM G3 is awesome. Just do the muffler mod and gate valve and you're good to go. Mine is basically silent. Very easy to clean.

 

[wetbehindears]

My ASM G3 is awesome. Just do the muffler mod and gate valve and you're good to go. Mine is basically silent. Very easy to clean.

Great skimmers

 

[chenzin22]

great skimmers

+1

 

[sean obergfell]

Excellent....Just wondering what the muffler mod is and what the gate valve is?

Any pictures that would really help

Thank you

 

[chenzin22]

This should help you out a little. I have a g4 i could share some of the mod's i have done if you need more info but check this out first

http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/diy-projects/2001-my-uber-skimmer-asm-g-3-modification.html

 

[sean obergfell]

Thanks for the sight....but would you please send me a pic of yours....

thanks

 

[davidpesce]

Here's a pic of the gate valve mod and muffler mod

 

[sean obergfell]

thank you

 

[Grenade Glass]

i love my g3, works wonders on my heavily fed 90 gal

 

[tmz]

I have used an asm G4x for about 6 yrs and added a second asm , a g4xx, several years ago as the system grew and I focused on sps.. They work very well. I did have to replace the impeller on the 4x pump( sedra 9000) last year but I had precipitation problems early on which jammed it up after five years .Other than that no issues with either skimmer. Noise has not been an issue but I have them in the basement so I don't mind the running water sound and never moded them. The air intakes whistle a bit. Adding a CO2 scrubbers which acts like a silencer quiets that considerably.

 

[sean obergfell]

Thanks.....i'm staying with the ASM.....great input