upgrading skimmer; input please...

Sushiman · #1 04-14-2006, 07:17 PM

I'm trying to decide on an appropriate skimmer for my 100gal FOWLR. So let's put it out there: what would you use on a heavily stocked FO of this size?? I want a real work horse but it's been such a long time since I've been in the skimmer market that any input would be great.

Ruth · #2 04-14-2006, 08:30 PM

I have never tried using a beckett style skimmer so cannot comment on those. If you are prepared to spend the $ and want the best then highly recommend a Bubble King although I believe that Deltec or H&S are close as well. I have tried out a couple of the ASM skimmers (G-3 and G-4X) and they are pretty good. I have seen the Euroreefs in action and they are not bad either.

Tom R · #3 04-14-2006, 10:06 PM

For the money you can not beat an ASM. Check them out at asmskimmer.com. You can see them in action at OA.

Tom R

Sushiman · #4 04-15-2006, 02:41 AM

can the asm be externaly plumbed?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #5 04-15-2006, 02:54 AM

I just got my ASM G3 & love it. I don't think you can have it plumbed externally though. It is in-sump.

Anthony

Sushiman · #6 04-15-2006, 04:09 AM

No good, I've made my sump one big fuge & like to keep it that way.

Ruth · #7 04-15-2006, 12:35 PM

You might want to look at the Deltec HOB. There is a review in the library under skimmers.

Sushiman · #8 04-16-2006, 10:25 AM

I was thinking about that, but I think the Bullet 2 might work better for my set up...

Skimmerking · #9 04-17-2006, 02:31 AM

euroreef or deltec are the way to go DEltec for a hang on too

Sushiman · #10 04-17-2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by asmodeus

euroreef or deltec are the way to go DEltec for a hang on too

So you're saying the Deltec H.O.T. out preforms a PM Bullet 2???
I love the Euroreef but my need for an external skimmer kai-boshes them unless I modify the hell out of it.