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Opinions on ASM Protein Skimmers

Started by Ormarr, March 17, 2008, 03:31:27 PM

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Ormarr

Are they worth looking into?  Trying to weigh my options for a skimmer that is 22-23 inches or so.  Would the ASM G2 be an option I should consider for a 90g setup?

xenon

What are you looking to spend on a skimmer?

ASM skimmers are "ok" but there are better choices out there IMO.

az

using the asm 6 and probably one of the best skimmers around, very stable, go for it.
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Achilles

ASM used to be good, but for the price look around. There are much better skimmer in the same price range. Do a search on reefcentral and you'll find better options. If you even check there site, I believe they do not really do much with the asm line, but more focus on the Octopus line which are a much better skimmer.
Check http://asmskimmer.com/ which will link you to www.OctopusSkimmer.com. You might also what to check out the Tunze line.

veron

#4
you have to check these out!
DAS skimmers
petorama.net

these are the older style DELTECS. shipping was only $36 from TEXAS 2 day expedited UPS  !!!! there very good for the price.
I have the EX-3

the ASM are decent as well but the only thing I don't  like about them is there plastic of some sort and not acrylic. they aren't clear
after awhile.

OCTOPUS skimmers are also very good

Ormarr

Thanks.  I think I'll end up going with the Octopus DNW110 (because of clearance issues under my stand).

xenon

Quote from: Ormarr on March 18, 2008, 12:07:10 PM
Thanks.  I think I'll end up going with the Octopus DNW110 (because of clearance issues under my stand).

I would have gone with the EXT PS-120.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_65&products_id=192&osCsid=a26a04c6b27722519a8ef5ed12803271

Ormarr

Fortunately, it wasn't too late for me to change my mind.  I went with the EXT instead.

chujai

hey Ormarr where did you end up ordering from?
ChuJai

SuperT

I guess I'm the only one who likes my asm (g3)  :o

Terry