Recommendation for a new skimmer!

vtec si · 02-20-2006, 11:51 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 · 02-21-2006, 12:41 AM

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, 07:23 AM

I am also a fan of the ASM skimmers.

**charlie** · 02-21-2006, 07:59 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, 09:48 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, 10:12 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, 10:51 AM

Quote:

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, 09:45 PM

Quote:

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, 10:10 PM

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

Thanks,
Martin

**charlie** · 02-21-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

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.

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

Quote:

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, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Pro

How much?

340.00 shiped pm me
and we can chat

ANGRY JOHN · 02-22-2006, 05:51 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.

***Reefland*** · 02-23-2006, 09:29 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, 10:38 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, 05:11 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, 07:15 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, 07:37 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, 07:51 AM

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

**golfish** · 03-06-2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

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, 08:11 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.

02-20-2006, 11:51 PM	#1
vtec si Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver co, USA Posts: 1,004	Recommendation for a new skimmer! 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 __________________ VTEC SI

02-21-2006, 12:41 AM	#2
spankerbob Tenant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 55	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. __________________ If I only had a bigger tank, I could....... What I say to my wife two months after every upgrade.

02-21-2006, 07:59 AM	#4
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,479	http://www.barraquatic.com/ Give Brent a call, it might still be a large skimmer, but it kicks butt. I have the sk4220. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-21-2006, 09:48 AM	#5
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,183	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! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-21-2006, 10:10 PM	#9
vtec si Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver co, USA Posts: 1,004	Hey thanks for all the replies! This will help a lot! Thanks, Martin __________________ VTEC SI

02-21-2006, 07:23 AM	#3
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I am also a fan of the ASM skimmers.

02-21-2006, 10:12 AM	#6
johnny gray Tenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sanford ME Posts: 77	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

02-22-2006, 05:51 PM	#12
ANGRY JOHN Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ENGLAND/MILT Posts: 116	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.

02-23-2006, 09:29 PM	#13
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,009	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 __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

02-23-2006, 10:38 PM	#14
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	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.

03-05-2006, 05:11 PM	#15
vtec si Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver co, USA Posts: 1,004	Maybe I should of stated that it does not have to be a in sump skimmer!? any ideas. Thanks, Martin __________________ VTEC SI

03-05-2006, 07:15 PM	#16
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,234	Hey Charlie, does the Barr have to be in the sump? Do ASM skimmer have to be in the sump? __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

03-05-2006, 07:37 PM	#17
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,479	Bubba, the skimmer that I have from from is external, I don't know about the ASM tho, sorry. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

03-06-2006, 07:51 AM	#18
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	ASM's are typically mounted in the sump, but can be modified for external use as a recirculating skimmer.

03-06-2006, 08:11 PM	#20
spankerbob Tenant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 55	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. __________________ If I only had a bigger tank, I could....... What I say to my wife two months after every upgrade.

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