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Will the ASM G3 skim? Yes! Is it state-of-the art? Sorry, no! I've been through a load of Sedra 5000s. Suggest you factor in the cost of a new Sedra 5000 needle-wheel impeller in to your purchase. Personally, I wouldn't pay more that $125 for a used ASM G3 with a Sedra 5000 of unknown...
Mag Electric Efficiency?
I've used Mags in the past, and I must admit that they are relatively bullet-proof - i.e. they'll run dry for hours, and replacement impellers are readily available. Unfortunately they are watt-guzzlers, and I've switched to larger Eheims for continuous (24x7) use...
jose7878,
Interested in your bowfront 55 with three additional holes drilled in the back - two in the upper back corners for misters, and one in the center bottom for a drain. The crack in the frame isn't important - I'll be using it for a dart frog vivarium. Please quote me a price on the...
Richie,
Order your same quantity for me. That way we can split the shipping. PM me when you've received them and I'll pick it up, at your convenience, from you.
See you tomorrow,
Bob
Steve,
What is pushing your move to bio-pellets? Nitrates and/or Phosphates? In my experience, bio-pellets preferentially remove Nitrates. If you're looking for Phosphate reduction, I think you're going to be very disappointed. (My (DIY) Sulfur Nitrate reactor keeps my Nitrates at 6ppm, and...
Richie,
No, I haven't tried it - but after your research, I sure would like to! I'd prefer the Elos to the Mother Nature (how do you determine dosage with the raw product?).
Many thanks for the links, and regards...
Bob
Nate,
A poor seal or PVC solvent connection can result in a venturi effect where air is sucked into the piping by the flowing water. Not too easy to tell from your description.
Bob