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Old 02-13-2005, 07:05 AM
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Default ASM skimmers in Canada?

Ok, wrapping up my new used tank, is the addition of a protein skimmer. My last 4 months of reading, cant stress enough on the importance of one, and not to skimp on one. That being said, Im also on a budget. 500 bucks for Euro reefs and PM skimmers is too much, but 100 dollar ones just dont cut it either, and I looks to be since the ASM skimmers are very similar to euro reefs they would be the way to go given that they are in the middle price range.

My question after that lengthy explanation is who sells these skimmers in B.C or even Canada? Im trying to avoid huge shipping, and the dreaded customs costs etc.

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Old 02-13-2005, 08:19 AM
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If you are interested in the Bullet style skimmers at all try OA. Good price, great skimmers. IMO
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Old 02-13-2005, 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. But I did talk to OA. they are phasing out thier beckett skimmer due to noise and the cost which is in upwards of $500.00
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Old 02-13-2005, 03:14 PM
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Get a diy beckett skimmer. Find someone to make it for you
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Old 02-13-2005, 03:29 PM
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I own a ASM G2 skimmer which I bought online for $300. They come with a pump, unlike most of the others on the market. I love mine it works awsome. by far the best bang for your buck. My tank is a 125g. Total water volume is about 175g. If I had to do it again i would have bought the G3 model for a little more shimmage, but other than that, these are great.
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Old 02-13-2005, 04:40 PM
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Seems to be the general consensus that these are awesome skimmers.
Best Value too. Talking to Wendell at OA they agree and will be carrying them in the near future.

In the meantime, It looks like no one else sells them in Canada. So I guess mail order it is.
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Old 02-13-2005, 04:49 PM
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anyone have a link to some pics of these?

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Here is a couple of links.

http://www.saltycritter.com/skimmers-asm.htm

http://www.globeaqua.com/

However at the time of this post, the globeaqua site server seems to be down. I think they had the best price too.
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Old 02-14-2005, 02:08 AM
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Seems to be the general consensus that these are awesome skimmers.
Best Value too. Talking to Wendell at OA they agree and will be carrying them in the near future.

In the meantime, It looks like no one else sells them in Canada. So I guess mail order it is.
Aquarium Illusions here carries them you might be able to give them a call and get one that way
http://www.aquariumillusions.com/contactus.htm
They have a 800 number just not sure if it works from BC
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Old 02-14-2005, 06:57 AM
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go coral ocean on kingsway and boundary
colin(the owner) can order it for you
his phone no. is 604 733 1888
actually he can order anything for you and give you a good deal
but you have to wait for few day because his store is not too big,
so he don't stock
no matter fish, coral, equipments
i bought all of them from him
the price is way better then j&l, king ed,and big al
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