Royal-Exclusiv Vertex Alpha 170 Nog/Skim Photos?

OffDaHook · 10/02/2012, 07:41 PM

I've been on the fence about pulling the trigger on a Alpha 170 for my 120 Bare Bottom.

Been doing a lot of reading and keep coming across how great the build quality is and how quite the pump is but not to much on its performance.

I understand that the rest of the Alpha line are great but mixed reviews on the 170 not being balanced in regards to its neck size.

I wanted to ask how it performs? And if anyone had any Nog/Collection cup photos of it pulling some nasty skim?

Thanks!

John

Mike de Leon · 10/02/2012, 08:05 PM

Buy it. It's a heck of a good skimmer.

OffDaHook · 10/02/2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

Buy it. It's a heck of a good skimmer.

So it Skims like a champ?

blackgate · 10/02/2012, 08:18 PM

I agree, it's the best piece of equipment I own. Absolutely dead quiet, and very efficient on my 120. Would post some pics, but then I would have to get up out of bed, get the camera, go down to the basement, yada yada. Seriously though, it is ROCK solid!!

karsseboom · 10/02/2012, 10:03 PM

Omg this skimmer is a beast man. I bought it and within 24 hours it was out skimming my sro 2000 with ease.

http://youtu.be/ubpWYa-tLsc

Rookieofsalt · 10/03/2012, 10:52 AM

This is a great skimmer for 120g. I am running the same one. My friend once told me. Once I go Alpha, I won't go back and it's true.

Very quiet and crazy skimming.

moondoggy4 · 10/03/2012, 05:03 PM

I have a 120 gallon tank and was interested in one of these skimmers I saw one at a LFS and WOW what a great looking skimmer my only hesitation was that Mojo did not rate them well, so these post are very helpful due too the fact most of you have 120 gallons tanks. Boy it would be nice to rent one for a week.

karsseboom · 10/03/2012, 05:55 PM

Mine is a 90 and it pulls major junk out. Not even a break in period. This skimmer is amazing and the only negative reviews were in the first generation but that problem was fixed years ago and they are truly amazing skimmers.

OffDaHook · 10/04/2012, 06:48 AM

Sounds Great! I think I will go ahead and scoop one up! Thanks for all the information.

10/02/2012, 07:41 PM	#1
OffDaHook Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 515	Royal-Exclusiv Vertex Alpha 170 Nog/Skim Photos? I've been on the fence about pulling the trigger on a Alpha 170 for my 120 Bare Bottom. Been doing a lot of reading and keep coming across how great the build quality is and how quite the pump is but not to much on its performance. I understand that the rest of the Alpha line are great but mixed reviews on the 170 not being balanced in regards to its neck size. I wanted to ask how it performs? And if anyone had any Nog/Collection cup photos of it pulling some nasty skim? Thanks! John

10/02/2012, 08:05 PM	#2
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Buy it. It's a heck of a good skimmer. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

10/02/2012, 08:18 PM	#4
blackgate Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 196	I agree, it's the best piece of equipment I own. Absolutely dead quiet, and very efficient on my 120. Would post some pics, but then I would have to get up out of bed, get the camera, go down to the basement, yada yada. Seriously though, it is ROCK solid!!

10/02/2012, 10:03 PM	#5
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	Omg this skimmer is a beast man. I bought it and within 24 hours it was out skimming my sro 2000 with ease. http://youtu.be/ubpWYa-tLsc

10/03/2012, 10:52 AM	#6
Rookieofsalt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 166	This is a great skimmer for 120g. I am running the same one. My friend once told me. Once I go Alpha, I won't go back and it's true. Very quiet and crazy skimming.

10/03/2012, 05:03 PM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I have a 120 gallon tank and was interested in one of these skimmers I saw one at a LFS and WOW what a great looking skimmer my only hesitation was that Mojo did not rate them well, so these post are very helpful due too the fact most of you have 120 gallons tanks. Boy it would be nice to rent one for a week.

10/03/2012, 05:55 PM	#8
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	Mine is a 90 and it pulls major junk out. Not even a break in period. This skimmer is amazing and the only negative reviews were in the first generation but that problem was fixed years ago and they are truly amazing skimmers.

10/04/2012, 06:48 AM	#9
OffDaHook Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 515	Sounds Great! I think I will go ahead and scoop one up! Thanks for all the information.