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02-06-2006, 03:21 AM
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I don't think you can over skim either. You can go over kill - guilty - but not over skim. If you have a skimmer that is capable of keeping up with your system and put a bigger - over kill - skimmer on it a bigger skimmer is just going to get the job done a lot faster. There is only so much to skim. That being said the bigger skimmer will also get things done quickly if you happen to over feed - increase your bioload - or have a problem like something dieing in your tank.
Personally I like the insurance. JMO 
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02-06-2006, 03:50 AM
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The ASM does not have as high a build quality, and they are NOT meant to be run out of a sump, because most do leak some water from various connections and joints. But if run in a sump, this is not a problem.
The makers of the Euro-reef and ASM used to be the same company, the technology is identical, they use the same pumps. The ASMs are cheaper because a different (cheaper) plastic is used. To me it is worth the cost savings because I think the risk of breaking the skimmer is very minimal. A gate valve mod is an excellent additions to an ASM (I have this on mine), as is a re-circulation mod that improves efficiency of the skimmer. If you have a single pump model, you will need a powerhead and to drill a hole to feed water to the skimmer, but with a multi-pump then you can re-circ quite easily. I have yet to do this on mine, but 2 out of my 3 sedra 9000's will soon be re-circed, with one left to feed water in. With these VERY CHEAP mods (all it is is PVC parts), an ASM is a fantastic deal, IMO.
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02-06-2006, 12:09 PM
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Ok question for all you people running needle wheel skimmers, where can I buy a needle wheel pump for a reasonable price?
Steve
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02-06-2006, 01:46 PM
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Here is a site from the states that sells ASM's http://www.asmskimmer.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=23
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02-06-2006, 11:44 PM
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Quote:
Steve
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*everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive.
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02-07-2006, 12:36 AM
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02-07-2006, 01:36 AM
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The word from ASMskimmer.com is that the rumor of ASM being once related to EuroReef is completely false...according to him.
http://www.asmskimmer.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=38
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