ASM skimmers

Reefhawk1 · #1 11-13-2006, 05:23 AM

Is anyone using this type of skimmer? What are the pros and cons?

Thanks

mark · #2 11-13-2006, 05:37 AM

Have a G3, works totally fine for my 145g.

The only big negative I keep seeing on them is they leak, not a problem if in your sump (and I think leak is a little harsh, weep a tiny little bit might be more correct).

Pan · #3 11-13-2006, 06:23 AM

maybe it is "weeping" at the beauty of your tank

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #4 11-13-2006, 06:33 AM

Tom R has a GX5 model that he loves & he convinced me that I needed a G3 model for my set up. I have it skimming 2 tanks with a total volume of over 150g no problem. Lots of dark, stinky skimmate. He has it running on over 300g total volume & he always raves about his ASM skimmer.

Excellent plug & play in-sump skimmer. Great bag for the buck IMO.

Anthony

mark · #5 11-13-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Subdued

maybe it is "weeping" at the beauty of your tank

Tom R · #6 11-13-2006, 03:43 PM

As Antony said, I have the ASM G5X and it is the best skimmer I have ever used. I use to use a PM Bullet II which was a good skimmer, however the ASM outperforms it with the following advantages. It is the easiest to clean, it is very quiet, it uses a fraction of the electricity and it is truly plug and play. Down side is I have been told that they are not to be used in a system using OZONE. The retrofits of gate valve and recirculation are easy to do and work as well as many of the super expensive skimmers.

Tom R

mark · #7 11-13-2006, 04:12 PM

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Down side is I have been told that they are not to be used in a system using OZONE.

Think they might be okay http://www.asmskimmer.com/phpBB2/vie...ighlight=ozone