Whats the best skimmer on the market - Page 4

MxReEfEr92 · 07/31/2014, 12:28 PM

Reef octo diablo after 72 hours... ATB wins

MxReEfEr92 · 07/31/2014, 02:21 PM

ASM G3 on heavy load 150... 7 days

SchnitzelReef · 08/04/2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MxReEfEr92

ASM G3 on heavy load 150... 7 days

Too bad u didn't have a bubble king to compare to. Comparing an ATB and an asm doesn't seem fair. Hahaha

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Bubble king double cone 250. And the collection cup on this skimmer is HUGE. Probably twice as big as an ATB 1050.

After 7 days on a 250g med bio load. And the DC pump is at 35w

All Delight · 08/04/2014, 02:59 PM

Anyone have the Reef Octopus Prime?

solitude127 · 08/04/2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by All Delight

Anyone have the Reef Octopus Prime?

Don't do it. The pumps are still made in China and I would bet they would fall apart at some point.

All Delight · 08/04/2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by solitude127

Don't do it. The pumps are still made in China and I would bet they would fall apart at some point.

Oh good to know. Thanks for that info.

What about the ATI Powercone skimmers?

gcarroll · 08/04/2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by All Delight

Oh good to know. Thanks for that info.

What about the ATI Powercone skimmers?

Performance wise, I would put them up against any similar sized needlewheel skimmer on the market today!

wishntoboutside · 08/04/2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gcarroll

Performance wise, I would put them up against any similar sized needlewheel skimmer on the market today!

This guy doesn't even have a tank. Never take advise from a tankless person!

SchnitzelReef · 08/04/2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wishntoboutside

This guy doesn't even have a tank. Never take advise from a tankless person!

Lol

805reef · 08/04/2014, 08:00 PM

Mine has only been running for 2 days and it's skimming wet but it pulled out some nasty gunk

spsfreak1977 · 08/04/2014, 08:04 PM

20 years in the hobby
Found the advast cs1 the best I have owned

SchnitzelReef · 08/15/2014, 07:30 PM

Cleaned this thing on Saturday and took it out to clean it right now (6 days)
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Never thought it would fill the collection cup so fast. I'm gunna run a line outside of my house and run it to a drain. I'll put a valve so when it gets full, I'll just open the valve and drain it every few days. Maybe even put a solenoid so I can have it drain automatically every 3 or 4 days.

solitude127 · 08/15/2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 805reef

Mine has only been running for 2 days and it's skimming wet but it pulled out some nasty gunk

Nasty looking stuff there.

Jflip2002 · 08/16/2014, 07:47 PM

For the price and quality.... I loved my Warner AS, it was awesome and even used a Sedra pump.

solitude127 · 08/16/2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jflip2002

For the price and quality.... I loved my Warner AS, it was awesome and even used a Sedra pump.

I think my all time favorite skimmer was the WM K2 skimmer. If I could have figured out how to mount a PSK1000, I probably would still be running it.

Jflip2002 · 08/18/2014, 08:23 PM

I had the as200.... It was an awesome skimmer. I bet would be even better with a better pump. W that being said , it still did amazing w the Sedra

JohnnyAirtime · 06/23/2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spsfreak1977

20 years in the hobby
Found the advast cs1 the best I have owned

Nice to know...!
But you know, it's not aDvast, it's aVast.

20+yrs myself, and I've found the easiest to maintain, clean, and run... is the ASM line of skimmers. They may not be the most efficient with aids like other skimmers, but they do an excellent job.

I ran an ASM-G5 on my 240gal reef, and it was the bomb-diggity.
Prior to that, ASM G2, G3, G4 and G4+ on my other 9 tanks. All worked well.

They aren't the smallest skimmers when needing a lot of skimmer for a small space (under a stand, inside a sump, etc), but they do their job and then some if you have the space.

... I'm looking for an under 24" skimmer now, to handle my 240gal bio load. I'm selling the tank/equipment and will be moving the sump into and underneath the stand. So I need a short, worthy skimmer (as my ASM-G5 is too tall). Any ideas?!

bullitr · 06/26/2015, 12:02 AM

ASM is a piece of crap skimmer
Almost if not all the Materials are really bad and cheap
Since It's a knocked off version of euro reef / reefdynamics make from cheapest material available.
Reef dynamics still makes awesome skimmer but it's too loud and not as efficient as ATB OR BK

Reef octopus probably is the best bang for the buck

If you want more efficient with great material and well thought off skimmer
Only 2 option IMO ATB OR BK

MxReEfEr92 · 06/26/2015, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

Only 2 option IMO ATB OR BK

🏻

805reef · 06/26/2015, 11:59 AM

I like my ATB but I'm going to sell it and get a BK for my new tank

SchnitzelReef · 06/26/2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 805reef

I like my ATB but I'm going to sell it and get a BK for my new tank

Good choice.
Which model you looking at?

BeanMachine · 06/26/2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

ASM is a piece of crap skimmer
Almost if not all the Materials are really bad and cheap
Since It's a knocked off version of euro reef / reefdynamics make from cheapest material available.

I totally agree with you Lawrence. I had one and although it did produce skimmate, the quality of the plastic and how easily they crack is why I would never buy one again. The teeth on the collection cup got so sharp I cut my hand pretty good while putting the cup on and taking it off.

FYI Reef Dynamics is out of business as of recently.

bullitr · 06/26/2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 805reef

I like my ATB but I'm going to sell it and get a BK for my new tank

What model do you have now ?

BK is great but pumps will cost you arm and a leg when you replace them.

805reef · 06/26/2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

What model do you have now ?

BK is great but pumps will cost you arm and a leg when you replace them.

Right now I have an atb elegance 200 pro.

bullitr · 06/26/2015, 01:42 PM

My friend have one not really impress with it.
But my 12.5 deluxe skimmed as much as my old Reeflo dart gold orca and it's probably one of the best skimmer I
Own it's just loud no matter what I muffle the air silencer
How big is the new tank going to be ?

07/31/2014, 12:28 PM	#76
MxReEfEr92 MASVC President Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,632	Reef octo diablo after 72 hours... ATB wins __________________ In progress 54.6 gallon LeeMar Starfire \| 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Gen 3 Pro \| Ecotech Mp40QD +battery back up VectraM1 \| ATB 840 Skimmer W/SCL180 \| Full APEX w/ AFS PM2 ALD PMK WXM\| Tunze 3155\| Current Tank Info: 54.6 gallon LeeMar Starfire in progress

07/31/2014, 02:21 PM	#77
MxReEfEr92 MASVC President Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,632	ASM G3 on heavy load 150... 7 days __________________ In progress 54.6 gallon LeeMar Starfire \| 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Gen 3 Pro \| Ecotech Mp40QD +battery back up VectraM1 \| ATB 840 Skimmer W/SCL180 \| Full APEX w/ AFS PM2 ALD PMK WXM\| Tunze 3155\| Current Tank Info: 54.6 gallon LeeMar Starfire in progress

08/04/2014, 02:59 PM	#79
All Delight Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,662	Anyone have the Reef Octopus Prime? __________________ Life's simple, you make choices and you don't look back. Current Tank Info: too small

08/04/2014, 08:00 PM	#85
805reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 1,588	Mine has only been running for 2 days and it's skimming wet but it pulled out some nasty gunk __________________ Vince 300 gallon peninsula, return:RD3 Speedy 230, Turbo's Rev4 L2 Algae Turf Scrubber, (2) Gyre 150s, Advanced Acrylic sump, (4) Ocean Revive T247s, Apex (classic w/ black sticker;):D)

08/16/2014, 07:47 PM	#89
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	For the price and quality.... I loved my Warner AS, it was awesome and even used a Sedra pump. __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

08/04/2014, 08:04 PM	#86
spsfreak1977 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 345	20 years in the hobby Found the advast cs1 the best I have owned

08/15/2014, 07:30 PM	#87
SchnitzelReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,569	Cleaned this thing on Saturday and took it out to clean it right now (6 days) ImageUploadedByTapatalk1408152487.934992.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1408152506.851482.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1408152516.285530.jpg Never thought it would fill the collection cup so fast. I'm gunna run a line outside of my house and run it to a drain. I'll put a valve so when it gets full, I'll just open the valve and drain it every few days. Maybe even put a solenoid so I can have it drain automatically every 3 or 4 days.

08/18/2014, 08:23 PM	#91
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	I had the as200.... It was an awesome skimmer. I bet would be even better with a better pump. W that being said , it still did amazing w the Sedra __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

06/26/2015, 12:02 AM	#93
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Whats the best skimmer on the market ASM is a piece of crap skimmer Almost if not all the Materials are really bad and cheap Since It's a knocked off version of euro reef / reefdynamics make from cheapest material available. Reef dynamics still makes awesome skimmer but it's too loud and not as efficient as ATB OR BK Reef octopus probably is the best bang for the buck If you want more efficient with great material and well thought off skimmer Only 2 option IMO ATB OR BK __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

06/26/2015, 11:59 AM	#95
805reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 1,588	I like my ATB but I'm going to sell it and get a BK for my new tank __________________ Vince 300 gallon peninsula, return:RD3 Speedy 230, Turbo's Rev4 L2 Algae Turf Scrubber, (2) Gyre 150s, Advanced Acrylic sump, (4) Ocean Revive T247s, Apex (classic w/ black sticker;):D)

06/26/2015, 01:42 PM	#100
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Whats the best skimmer on the market My friend have one not really impress with it. But my 12.5 deluxe skimmed as much as my old Reeflo dart gold orca and it's probably one of the best skimmer I Own it's just loud no matter what I muffle the air silencer How big is the new tank going to be ? __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall