asm g3 question

[charliethetuna88]

I'm thinking about getting the asm g3 or the g4 not sure which one would be better for my 120 what does everyone think and is there any thing I sould be concerned or need to know with either one Also what water level do I need for it

 

[Domboski]

I was using the G4X on my 120 (30 gallon sump) because of the huge bioload I use the ASM G3s on 75 gallon sized tanks(20 gallon sumps). I would go with the biggest model you can fit under your stand. I think 6-8" is good for the water level.

HTHs

 

[SharkLover]

Those are good skimmers if you have them in the correct water level range. I had a G3 for about 6 months til I downgraded to an external octopus dnw150. My water level was around 11' but it didn't do well. I heard of people with much success between 7-9 inchs.

 

[charliethetuna88]

I think I have 8 I gotta measure when I get home I've heard a lotta great things about them I might givge it a shot I'm thinking bigger is better right

 

[isgon26]

The G3 is good enought for that size tank. I have one for a 150. The bigger the better though. The reason i dont have a G4 is because it doesnt fit under the tank. Get the measurements first. I have mine in 10".

 

[charliethetuna88]

One off my boys have the g4 so I can actually see if ir fits when they give u the measurements of the foot print does that include the pump

 

[NYreefNoob]

for the money get the vertex in 180, alot better skimmer, built better, performs better, better pump ect plus have the built in twist for adjusting output makes it nice, and it's dead silent

 

[Domboski]

I actually cut an 1.5" off the body of my G4X to fit it under my stand and I swear it worked even better If you need to make adjustments you can.

 

[artie1209]

I am running a g3 on my 120 and am very pleased. I added a 90 elbow in the skimmer body at the end of the pinwheel pump and that has seemed to increase contact time and really fills up the chamber with bubbles. Hard to beat for the money.

 

[charliethetuna88]

My friend gave me a g4x to try out with a recurulating pump mod gotta see if I can fit it

 

[da5speed]

my friend gave me a g4x to try out with a recurulating pump mod gotta see if i can fit it

nice friend!!!!!!!!

 

[Brian65901]

Get the largest you can fit

I also have a 120 which I will probably call heavily stocked or soon to be. I am in the process of getting a better skimmer than my MRC2 and as soon as I locate one at a decent price I will get the Octopus 5000sss it has an internal new Bubble Blaster pump and its rated for 300 gallons, my skimmer compartment is 12 x 18 and that the biggest I can fit without spending much over $500.00