starting the 125 gallon setup

[TheReefGeek]

The G4 is 24" tall, the G4X is 30" tall, and should only be $20 more.

I used to import ASM skimmers, compare the LFS pricing to:

www.asmskimmer.com

The G4X is only $10 US more expensive on that site than the G4.

See if asmskimmer will ship via USPS then your brokerage is cheap, and all you have to pay is $5.00 brokerage, plus the shipping and of course GST but you pay that regardless.

[niloc16]

cool thanks reefgeek. well guys i bought the 250w unit this morning. i thought it was worth the extra $. its better to spend a little more now then do it later and have to spend alot more. hidden reef is an awesome store. they do all they can to make their customers happy. once their website is up and running then you'll know what i mean. i was in yesterday planning out the plumbing a bit. well i'm not really planning i'm leaving it up to mark at hidden reef to decide. if you have seen pics of his system you'll know why i'm leaving it to him. i think the closed loop system will work better for what i need it for and then later if need be i'll pick up a vortech or 2. my stand should arrive at the store of friday and then i'm just waiting to get a hold of a used 55gal so that i can drill it for sump and start the plumbing. i was going to use my current tank but if i can i'd like to keep it running until the new tank is setup and then just trade in the 55g.

[Ruth]

If you are thinking of going with an ASM skimmer upgrade go to the G4X. I have both and IMO the G4 is a POS - seriously underpowered unless they have changed the pump from the Sedra 5000.
On my 190 I have a closed loop run with a Sequence Hammerhead that then goes through an Ocean Motions 4 way with each of the 4 outlets split giving me 8 returns to the tank. The OM devise is really cool and makes for good rolling flow along the tank. I also have 2 Tunze 6200 in this tank so it is high flow but I don't find the closed loop provides too much flow at all. Definately more from the Tunzes.

[TheReefGeek]

G4 comes with a 9000 from I can see, the G4X is just a bit taller, allowing more dwell time.

I would use that as a recirculating pump to get the most out of it, and use a smaller feed pump, or your drain line would be best.

[niloc16]

yeah the G4 comes with the sedra 9000 pump. is there better skimmers for the same price?

[TheReefGeek]

Not in my opinion.

Better built skimmers would be euro-reef and deltec, and bubblekings are supposed to be awesome, but you pay out nose for em.

[niloc16]

i trust nicky and mike at hidden reef but i was just curious what else there was. i've never had a big tank before so more info is better in my opinion.