Recommendation for a new skimmer!

**vtec si** · 02-20-2006, 10:51 PM

I am looking for a skimmer for my 300 gallon reef to replace the two I have! I was thinking of a becket style skimmer but I have no clue. I'm just fedup with my 4' tall venturi style anf my POS Americle skimmer. They both work well but my wife HATES the 4' monster and the other is only rated for a 200 gallon. So if anyone can help me with what they think I should go with and why, would be great! I want a GOOD skimmer NOT on that looks good!

Martin

**spankerbob** · 02-20-2006, 11:41 PM

I have a ASM G3, and it works great, you could look in to a g6, for the price it will be hard to beat. On the other hand I have been looking at the MRC's for a while, they are fully upgadeable, meaning you can add height to the reaction chamber and more injectors if you need a bigger skimmer later rather than buying a new one, and their prices are not to bad.

**Steven Pro** · 02-21-2006, 06:23 AM

I am also a fan of the ASM skimmers.

**charlie** · 02-21-2006, 06:59 AM

http://www.barraquatic.com/

Give Brent a call, it might still be a large skimmer, but it kicks butt. I have the sk4220.

**Poseidon** · 02-21-2006, 08:48 AM

Holy Crap Charlie, Can I just hook up to your skimmer? I second Charlie's recommendation, but make sure to look @ MRC, I keep going back and forth between those two!

**johnny gray** · 02-21-2006, 09:12 AM

I have a asm g4x with ric mod drain feed and gate way vale
its to big for me it has tons of bubbles for 2/3 days then nothing if i shut it off for 2/3 day then turn it on it has tons of bubbles again
its for sail if you would like

**Steven Pro** · 02-21-2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by johnny gray

I have a asm g4x with ric mod drain feed and gate way vale
its to big for me it has tons of bubbles for 2/3 days then nothing if i shut it off for 2/3 day then turn it on it has tons of bubbles again
its for sail if you would like

How much?

**BubbaWPB** · 02-21-2006, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by charlie

http://www.barraquatic.com/

Give Brent a call, it might still be a large skimmer, but it kicks butt. I have the sk4220.

I'm glad you told us it was a skimmer... from the picture I thought it was a new space shuttle!

So you really really really like the Barr, eh Charlie? I'll have to give Brent a call... but it looks like I'd have to wait at least 8 weeks. < Lord, please grant me patience NOW!>

**vtec si** · 02-21-2006, 09:10 PM

Hey thanks for all the replies! This will help a lot!

Thanks,
Martin

**charlie** · 02-21-2006, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

I'm glad you told us it was a skimmer... from the picture I thought it was a new space shuttle!

So you really really really like the Barr, eh Charlie? I'll have to give Brent a call... but it looks like I'd have to wait at least 8 weeks. < Lord, please grant me patience NOW!>

It doesn't smell like a space shuttle when I empty it.:eek3: :eek3:
Yeah, from what I hear, he's a little busy, but I think it would be worth the wait, give ya a chance to save up for some other stuff too

Holy Crap Charlie, Can I just hook up to your skimmer?

AH Mike???? Well maybe for some free lessons.

By the way, MRC does great work too, and the customer service is real nice!!!!

**johnny gray** · 02-21-2006, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Steven Pro

How much?

340.00 shiped pm me
and we can chat

**ANGRY JOHN** · 02-22-2006, 04:51 PM

i have looked at the pm bullet and also at the trigger skimmers and they both look good to. i read good reviews and have looked at the site for the asm skimmers and they look great to. hope to see one in person because i hear so much good stuff about them. besides all these skimmers fit in with my tim taylor biger is better theory. morrrre power.:eek3:

**Reefland** · 02-23-2006, 08:29 PM

Have you considered any of the H&S skimmers? I have never used one, but hear good things about them. They are a bit pricey but...
http://www.finsreef.com/home.php?cat=254

**golfish** · 02-23-2006, 09:38 PM

For the money I don't think you can beat an ASM (unless your in tight with Geo)

I've never used an ASM but I have seen them in action. I do like my Geo Recirc tho.

**vtec si** · 03-05-2006, 04:11 PM

Maybe I should of stated that it does not have to be a in sump skimmer!? any ideas.

Thanks,
Martin

**BubbaWPB** · 03-05-2006, 06:15 PM

Hey Charlie, does the Barr have to be in the sump? Do ASM skimmer have to be in the sump?

**charlie** · 03-05-2006, 06:37 PM

Bubba, the skimmer that I have from from is external, I don't know about the ASM tho, sorry.

**Steven Pro** · 03-06-2006, 06:51 AM

ASM's are typically mounted in the sump, but can be modified for external use as a recirculating skimmer.

**golfish** · 03-06-2006, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by vtec si

Maybe I should of stated that it does not have to be a in sump skimmer!? any ideas.

Thanks,
Martin

I'll stick with my suggestions....I have my Geo running external.

Check out this link for the ASM

http://asmskimmer.com/modifications.htm

**spankerbob** · 03-06-2006, 07:11 PM

The ASM will leak around the cone, you cannot runn it out of sump even with the recirc mod. Unless you can some how make it not leak around the cone to mainbody coupling you will have water on your floor.

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