ASM or Octopus

[dustint21]

This will be my next skimmer! http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...6e2rvbs1oelid1

I have owned the ASM and it was the best bang for your buck a few years ago but know you cann find better deals on newer technolgy. The MSX has the bubble pate, and the pump under the body, so it takes up less room in your sump.JMO good luck with purchase!

Dustin

[justahobby]

After looking at specs I'm not sure If I can work with a Euro-Reef. The RS135 is 24"Tall and needs 6.5" water depth. I have 29" under my stand with 14" of water in my sump. That means the best depth I could offer would be 10 maaaybe 9 inches. The octopus recommendation that I found (tough to find one) is 10 inch water depth and the skimmer itself is 22" allowing for collection cup removal which gives me an extra 4 inches of head room.

Does anyone know how great of a difference the depth will affect my skimmate production if I do go with the Euro Reef?
Dustin - I was intrigued by the MSX and how It comes with your choice of a mesh or pinwheel

[Texreefer]

I have an Octopus Dual 150 on my tank and love it,, never had a problem with the pumps

[corkyGramma]

I have an Octopus Dual 150 on my tank and love it,, never had a problem with the pumps

I was just gonna say that. I have an octo HOB 300. When I was shopping I heard that ASM's are very good and used by companies that maintain show tanks. However, it has been mentioned by people who have owned both skimmers that they work the same so... how much are you willing to spend is the question... pumps are inexpensive to replace.