Need Skimmer Advice

[Darkim]

I have spent about 3 1/2 months setting up my tank and am just about ready to buy the rock and get ready for livestock. However, on the advice of LFS guy I purchased the Red Sea Berlin Turbo Skimmer. I don't like it. The design of the pump seems to be poor. I can't get any decent flow, either water or bubbles through it. Several of my friends with Reef tanks have looked at it and I am getting suggestions to upgrade.

I don't have a lot of room in my sump but either the Euro-reef CS180 or the ASM G-3 will fit (the G-4 footprint is too big). I have read several good things about both. I'm looking for advice about which I should get. Is the Euro-reef really that much better ($200-250 difference)?

I don't think I have taken any short cuts yet, and I don't want to. I want the tank done right, but not spend needlessly. I would like to buy some rock and move forward. So what is your opinions? Euro-reef or ASM?

Thanks

 

[wrightme43]

I use the asm g-3. I get great results.

 

[Krish]

To my understanding they are both really great skimmers. I honestly can't say I've ever heard any bad things yet about either. I was going to get either one myself, but didn't have the sump space so I opted for another skimmer that got great reviews and feedback which was the AquaC EV series skimmer. I have it plumbed externally and it works great! I have a photo of how it is set up if you click on my photo gallery page under my name. Best of luck!

 

[spongebob lover]

well whatever you get i'm sure it'll be better than my Red Sea Prizm skimmer .

 

[Darkim]

Thanks for the info, I'm leaning to wards the ASM. I'm worried though that the G-3 won't be big enough, but the G-4 footprint is too big for my sump. Anyone using a G-3 on 175 Gallon or so?

 

[wrightme43]

I am not certain but I think that would be a little much for a g-3. How much room do you have for skimmer?

 

[Darkim]

About 12"x13", and thats pushing the limits. I may have to go with the Euro-reef, its a smaller footprint. The Euro is so much money, I don't if its that much better, but may the only thing that will fit and work well. I want the best skimmer I can fit in the sump. Thanks for the reply by the way.

 

[BlackRed+Yellow]

check out www.deltecusa.us

best skimmers on the market IMO.

I've heard nothing but great things about ASM, but I think a G3 is a little small for your setup. Even a G4 is more suited for a 125g or less.

If you're thinking of dropping the $ for EuroReef, check out Deltec first.
Easily the best skimers I've ever seen in use.

 

[Reefdaddy1]

Euroreef and Deltec are really about the same. But all are step down from Bubble King. It like comparing cars really, You have BMW and a SAAB, about the same preformance standards just a different flavor is all. Is it the height of the skimmer? or is it the total footprint, You could always run it outside the sump with a little work. Would that be good or impossible?

 

[Darkim]

Its the total footprint. I can go about 28" tall, but I don't have a lot of room outside of the sump with the two mag-18's and the Chiller on in the area. I think I'll probably get the Euro-reef. Nobody has said anything bad about them, it will fit, and two of my friends are using them already. The bubble king, I've about them a little. Where can you get more info about them. I went to the Deltec site, that option would also work, a little more money than the Euro-reef but not much.

What a great site, if you don't know just ask and her comes all kinds of info to digest. Thanks everyone, I appreciate the help.

 

[Reefdaddy1]

Its the total footprint. I can go about 28" tall, but I don't have a lot of room outside of the sump with the two mag-18's and the Chiller on in the area. I think I'll probably get the Euro-reef. Nobody has said anything bad about them, it will fit, and two of my friends are using them already. The bubble king, I've about them a little. Where can you get more info about them. I went to the Deltec site, that option would also work, a little more money than the Euro-reef but not much.

What a great site, if you don't know just ask and her comes all kinds of info to digest. Thanks everyone, I appreciate the help.

Unless your wanting to pay 2k for skimmer go with euro. Bubble kings are outrageously priced. The do a great job, But man I would never pay that much for a skimmer. Stick with Euro its cheaper and does about the same job as a deltec. I mean how much skimmate does it take to make a reef happy? If you look at Garf pages they recomend Backpacs, So I think your first instinct was correct. Go with that.

 

[Darkim]

Thanks to all, today I ordered the Euro-Reef CS180. I appreciate all the input. Darin