ASM skimmers

[Christeon]

I've noticed alot of people using the ASM G3 skimmer, Is the height on the G3 23.5" or 25" as listed from ASM. I only have 25.5" clearance under my tank and could get away with the 23.5" but not a 25" tall unit. Also my tank(75G) volume is only going to be in the 120g range including sump and refugium so would a G2 be more appropriate for this size tank and does the G2 skim well.

 

[Anonymous]

I have not used them, but here they work well. What is the G2 rated for. I like to over size my skimmer, but if the G2 is rated for 120 gallons you should be fine with it.

 

[Christeon]

AHA! Asm must have changed the dimensions or listed it wrong from the start.
From their site:

ASM G3

Width: 6.5"
Height: 23.5"
Footprint: 9.5" X 12"
Please note: The footprint and
height have been updated!
Included Pump: Sedra 5000
ASM Tank Rating: 250 gallons
Our Tank Rating: 180 gallons

Thanks for the help though I caught it when I went to check the G2!

 

[bleedingthought]

I've noticed alot of people using the ASM G3 skimmer, Is the height on the G3 23.5" or 25" as listed from ASM. I only have 25.5" clearance under my tank and could get away with the 23.5" but not a 25" tall unit. Also my tank(75G) volume is only going to be in the 120g range including sump and refugium so would a G2 be more appropriate for this size tank and does the G2 skim well.

The updated height is 23.5". I also have a 75G and with the sump (29G) I figure my total volume is about 80-85G and I went with the G3 instead of the G2. Why? Because it was only $20 extra!

 

[bleedingthought]

P.S. ASMskimmer.com seems to be out of G2s and G3s.

 

[Christeon]

Thanks!

I'm not in a rush I have an antique I can use if I get everything else in. I'll by cycling just rock for a good month or so. And I could grab one off of ebay if they are out long term :|