Vertex Alpha 170 for a 75 gallon?

[SoundRusher]

Hello,

I am putting together a 75 gallon aquarium with a 30 gallon sump that I would like to be sps dominated in the future. I would also like to plumb a frag tank to this at some point down the line that will likely be 20 to 30 gallons in volume. The system will be in my bedroom and as such needs to be quite quiet.

Will a Vertex Alpha 170 would be a suitable skimmer for this purpose or are there better options? I am willing to spend some money now if it means peace of mind in the future.

[Reef or Die]

I run a Alpha 170 on a 75 with a 30 gallon sump and it does a great job!

[SoundRusher]

Originally Posted by Reef or Die

I run a Alpha 170 on a 75 with a 30 gallon sump and it does a great job!

That's good to hear, how would you rate the noise? I find it a bit difficult to judge from videos I have seen but so far appears near silent.

[kelp47]

Originally Posted by Reef or Die

I run a Alpha 170 on a 75 with a 30 gallon sump and it does a great job!

Did you build or buy your sump? That skimmer has a pretty large footprint. I ordered one about a month ago, but it's on back order. But that's fine because I'm still in the planning stages. I'll wait for this one, as I also bought it for its silent reputation!