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06/08/2012, 01:09 AM
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ATB 1050a v1.5 vs Vertex Alpha 200
Which is a better skimmer? They both cost $899. I'm just curious as I've never seen neither one in action.
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06/08/2012, 09:26 AM
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Location: Louisiana
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I've had both in the past and they both are great skimmers. I would give the advantage to ATB because they have a much better customer service (IMO).
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06/08/2012, 09:29 AM
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Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
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I'm using an ATB 10.5 deluxe right now and its amazing. My previous skimmer was a reef octopus and that was good but not as good as the ATB. And customer service......I emailed the company a question on a sunday and got a call directly from Victor an hour later. Cant beat the customer service!!!
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Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux |
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06/08/2012, 09:51 AM
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06/08/2012, 10:54 AM
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 I try and not to get involved in these threads. I have three ATB's and am happy.
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I don't think Coral can live very long under Sun light. It's too yellow. ...get yourself some LED's. -eznet2u Current Tank Info: 125g DT, custom 30g sump, ATB elegance, eheim 1260, mp40 (too many failed wetsides), gyre 150 (love it) |
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06/08/2012, 11:06 AM
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I try to make my posts as objective as possible and not come across with a message that says my statement is absolutely correct. You see so many threads that get locked because of that. I think its great that people have such strong convictions in the product they bought. It always makes for great reading!!!!
To the op....I am sure you will find 10 people that love ATB and 10 that don't. just as you will find 10 that love vertex and 10 that don't making it a coin toss. I would go with the one that you feel most comfortable with and that you think will be best for you system after seeing the responses here and on the rest of the site.
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Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux |
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06/08/2012, 12:27 PM
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Location: menifee So cal
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Another question to ask How much is a impeller? How much is a replacement pump? Who do I ask for service? and what is there record. By the way if this is for a 40 gallon tank this thread is pointless.
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06/08/2012, 02:10 PM
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i have the vertex alpha 300 and it works great!!!!! e-mailed them a few times and they responded within a day or two.
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Goniopora Police _________________ building a 60"x36"x30" peninsula reef...follow at "NEW TANK BUILD" on reef discussion forum! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2110638 |
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06/08/2012, 02:14 PM
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Reefing On My Mind
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Kempton, IL
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I have the 1050A. I love it. Victor at ATB is great for customer service.
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Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders |
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