Best Skimmer.......

[Mike Olson]

I have an ASM G3 for my 180...19 fish in total....and it works great. I have to empty the cup every 3 days though. I would like to upgrade to the G5 like Tom R has. Just as good as the euro reef for alot less money. I think the G5 uses 2 Sedra 9000's....Tom is very happy! The smaller euroreefs are getting closer in price to ASM, not the larger ones.

[vanreefer]

ASM G4X the G4 is supposed to be underpowered with the sedra 5000 the G4X uses a sedra 9000 I use it on a heavily stocked 180 with 30 Gal sump didn't cost me much as I got it in the US and have a mailbox just across the line went on vacation for a week (no duty no tax) so I ended up paying about $400 all said and done

As the others said the mods are easy I have only done the gate valve mod and it took all of 20 minutes.

For value between euroreef and ASM (although the prices are becoming more competative) I would still go ASM the acrylic is extruded (weaker) instead of cast but, as long as you don't rough up your skimmer to much it should doesn't matter.

GO ASM WOOO

[LostMind]

Didn't the ASM's just have a big price increase a few months back?

Seems the next big thing in skimmers is the bubble master... kinda unsure what to do myself as well.

[hqgc]

Ended up going with an ASM G2. So far , so good!
Bought it in Edmonton from Aquarium Enthusiasts.

[Reefhawk1]

Just bought my G3 from Aquarium Enthusiasts. I have had it running for two days and it is doing an excellent job.

[Psyire]

I perfer beckett style skimmers, but for your tank size... you are probably just as well with a needlewheel. (like most ppl are saying: ASM /or Euroreef)