Which skimmer is the best of these 2?

[dlsmith21]

I have a 210g fowlr and am needing a better skimmer. I am looking between the asm g3 and the prizm pro deluxe. Which would you recommend?

[Mr James]

G3... But you're not comparing apples to apples in this case. Why not look into another brand??

[sjm817]

I wouldn't use either. If I had to pick between those two, the G3.

[dlsmith21]

I'm looking for something that won't kill my bank account. Buying used isn't an option as I have been burned before and am gun shy as heck about trusting someone. I'd love the big $$$ skimmers but am looking more middle of the pack in price. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated !

[robs fish]

Look into the Bubble Master they are very good and not close to the big $$.

[dlsmith21]

Yikes...I just looked at the bubble master 250...$800 is a tad out of my range...lol.

[dzeadow]

Is $500 out of your range? The New Octopus Extreme 250 is $475 at marinesolutionsinc.com

[dlsmith21]

Is there any kind of feedback on that one yet?

[dzeadow]

Read/post in this thread.. looks like he's in the same situation as you!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1274905&highlight=octopus+skimmer

[Mr James]

Duh.... I got my threads mixed up....

I have a BM200 and swear by it. I love it!!

[dzeadow]

He's got a 210g and someone told him to look at the BM's.

[reefmaster805]

G3 is your best option at this point, about $400. Solid skimmer. Love mine............

[mg426]

Look at the octopus extreme.

[ElDiabloPollo]

I would look at any octopus over the asm, they are cheaper w/the same design.

[kdblove_99]

G3 sure seems small to me for this tank and please dont waste your money on a Prizm.

I would at least get a G4+ if you are stuck on ASM.

All in all i would would try a Octopus Extreme

[dlsmith21]

One thing I was wondering before I buy another skimmer. I am running a Berlin XL on the tank right now and it starts out skimming like mad but then the bubbles start to cyclone and eventually stop all together. I have tried tweaking the air flows but the results are always the same. It has the stock pump and I was wondering if that could be my problem. Could I upgrade the pump and make this a reliable skimmer or should I just put it in the shed with the other casualties?

[viggen]

I would go used! I was burnt 1 time buying stuff online (Adcom home stereo amps) & it is a isolated case. I still buy used & just look at one where you can see lots of pics. There are numerous skimmers which are MUCH better then a G3 or anything else that has been mentioned for similar price just used on this website. I have a ASM G3 I there is no way I would throw one on a 210G FOWLR, Mine is on a 90g reef & it needs to be modded to keep up. The skimmate I get looks similar to Mtn Dew, I cannot get it dialed in properly...

[Mr James]

Of course mine is an in-wall system, so space is not of a big concern. Here are a few pics of my BM200 running. Pics taken a while back.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/floridahoosiers/Reef%20-%20Minnesota/IMG_0054-1.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/floridahoosiers/Reef%20-%20Minnesota/IMG_0007-1.jpg