skimming BB tank

[volivier]

My tank is 135 but hopefully within next year up to 150 or 220. There is a used " ASM G2 Protein Skimmer with a pump. It's rated for 200 gal. tanks. It's only about 4 months old and is in PERFECT condition. No problems what so ever. I bought it for $230 and will sell it for $175." or should i buy an octopus extreme 200 or 250.

I know this is equipment but pertains very much to the BB system. I have a dart for closed loop and 2 tunze 6100 for water flow.

[Jack jjd]

I recently just installed a new ASM G1X (rated for a 150 gal) in my 75 to replace an older air stone model. From what I have learned from this forum and others is that ASM tends to over estimate the skimmers by quite a margin.
The more experienced people on this forum told me that for a 75 gallon reef, the ASM G1X would be probably OK on the lower end (obviously too many factors for a definitive answer). However, after the "break in" period I do think the skimmer is far superior to the air stone. Much easier cleaning and adjustments. You may want to consider a larger ASM if you have the room also if you do go ASM get one that is rated at least double of what your tank is and you should be OK.
As for Octopus extremes, I just purchased and installed the Octopus extreme 300 for my new 180 tank (it barely fits within the skimmer chamber of my sump). Its huge but very impressive to look at. I will provide updates after I get it running and broken in. Many in this forum speak well of the Octo skimmer line up so I will be updating.

[crvz]

I probably wouldnt get the ASM, that model is going to be under-powered for a tank the size you're looking at. I'd give the octos some serious consideration, the extreme 250 would be a solid choice.

[volivier]

Originally Posted by crvz

I probably wouldnt get the ASM, that model is going to be under-powered for a tank the size you're looking at. I'd give the octos some serious consideration, the extreme 250 would be a solid choice.

surprised more haven't offered an opinion on skimmer for BB tank? Doesn't have to be the ones i listed though i'm leaning toward the octopus extreme.

[MikeAtJax]

The ASM skimmers are over rated and a G2 will not come close to what you need.
I have an MS200 extreme and it does a great job on my BB 90.
If I was going larger I would go with the Marine Solution Extreme 250 or 300. With both MS models you can get a neck extension to raise your cup.

[volivier]

Originally Posted by MikeAtJax

The ASM skimmers are over rated and a G2 will not come close to what you need.
I have an MS200 extreme and it does a great job on my BB 90.
If I was going larger I would go with the Marine Solution Extreme 250 or 300. With both MS models you can get a neck extension to raise your cup.

thank you for the reply, I'll keep researching and looking for that great deal...