Which of these 2 skimmers are my best bet?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by smitty65, Dec 25, 2007.

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  1. smitty65

    smitty65 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I'm needing a skimmer for my fowlr tank and am trying to figure out which one would be best. ASM G3 ot MRC3 dual becket with the iwaki pump. The ASM would be a new purchase for about $300 and the other is used for the same price. I have read pros and cons of both. The most worrisome is the constant tweaking of the MRC. Can anyone give me feedback on their experiences with either or both? Thanks !
     
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  2. Reefdiver72

    Reefdiver72 Feather Duster

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    cant go wrong with iwaki thats for sure thats all I run. but I run Etss skimmers.
     
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  3. smitty65

    smitty65 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Someone said that the power usage of the MRC is enormous due to the pump. Have you noticed that?
     
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