Vertex Skimmer club - Page 12

jck9 · 12/08/2008, 09:05 PM

id leave it there for now. maybe go up half inch when it breaks in if you think it would help

frenchie · 12/08/2008, 09:06 PM

i have mine in 8 inches of water and now up to 1 inch deep of skimmate in cup, not sure why but if i turn outflow tube up two were water drain out onto water letting air out instead of outflow tube completely submersed under water it performs better, not sure if there is som kind of back pressure from water flow or air.

Snaphook · 12/08/2008, 09:13 PM

How much noise do these skimmers make? I am going for a silent tank and they advertise that they are silent. Can you guys give me some feedback. Do you hear a humm?

jck9 · 12/08/2008, 10:09 PM

pretty quiet. only thing i hear is water flow because my output pipe is about 1/2 inch above the water other than that not loud at all

gorey · 12/09/2008, 02:26 PM

Hey guys, When will this foam production go down a little its going foam crazy! Also I have never used a wedge pipe before. When i line the open sticker and the arrow sticker it will be a the lowest water level, right? I keep having it overflow. Any help would be awesome.

tangtang clown · 12/09/2008, 04:10 PM

Gorey- Do you have any pics of this foam crazy jive? If you have the stand/wedge pipe fully opened, and the water level is still to high you can do a couple of things:
#1: Lower the water level around the skimmer(in sump).
#2: Raise the entire skimmer by placing a stand under the skimmer.
#3: Cut the wedge pipe so the tee is lower.

mojo~ · 12/09/2008, 04:14 PM

if the t is below the water line ther is no sense in cutting the pipe

gorey · 12/09/2008, 08:40 PM

Well m still getting alot of foam, but i have had the plug out of the bottom so everything was just going back into the sump. I think that may have something to do with all the foam, that and the fack that i have been shutting it off everytime i leave the house as well. I think im going to put the plug back in and just start collecting the skimmate from now on and through it out. I just dont want it to overflow. I got it all the way open and its in about 6 to 7 inches of water. Maybe it just needs time to break in. what do ya think?

frenchie · 12/09/2008, 08:42 PM

are you using any additives in your tank gorey, i have mine in 8 inches and i close wedge pipe 70 percent and its not close to overflowing.

frenchie · 12/09/2008, 08:43 PM

like chlorine remover, water clarifier

gorey · 12/09/2008, 09:20 PM

just ro/di water. But the tank water is about 80% fresh made water. I only got about 10 gallons of water saved when i did the tank change. But i still have no fish in there.

frenchie · 12/09/2008, 09:23 PM

if i run mine all the way open the bubbles won't even start up the neck.

taekim78 · 12/09/2008, 09:54 PM

I got my vertex 100 yesterday and hooked up today. the pumped stoped 3 times today for no reason and started up again by it self.. weird.... this happend to any one?

mojo~ · 12/10/2008, 12:29 AM

The fresh tank water could have something to do with it. I had the same issue with my bermuda skimmer when I first set up my tank.

And I never had an issue with the pump stopping. weird

frenchie · 12/10/2008, 06:28 AM

mine runs great, keeps happening i would wonder if something got inside pump.

taekim78 · 12/10/2008, 08:45 AM

I checked the pump when it stopped again. its seems like the impaler is not spinning. If I manually move it it would start up again but couple of minutes later it would stop again. I made sure that it was sitting properly. I guess i will call marine depot for a replacement pump....

gorey · 12/10/2008, 07:51 PM

Looking better 2 day!! Starting to get a light tea skimmate with the head going down a little. Got it about half closed now.

Taekim78, Sorry to hear about the bad pump, Im sure they will get a new one out to you right away.

gorey · 12/10/2008, 07:52 PM

I just check the vertex web site again its still not up but it does say coming soon!! http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/

taekim78 · 12/10/2008, 08:13 PM

thanks gorey, marine deopt is sending me a new pump. hope this one does better

EvMiBo · 12/11/2008, 02:53 AM

what scfh are people getting on the IN100, i can't remember if anyone has stated it already (following this thread, the octo ext thread, and the bubble magus thread ~~~ too confusing!!!).

frenchie · 12/11/2008, 06:31 AM

havent tested yet getting ready to order an air flow meter soon for my 180

jck9 · 12/11/2008, 07:08 AM

im getting about 30-31 scfh with the in-180

tangtang clown · 12/11/2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jck9
im getting about 30-31 scfh with the in-180

Are you using a mesh modded impeller or a PW?
Those #'s seem good.

ecoreefer · 12/11/2008, 08:21 AM

Tagging along for more reviews. So far these skimmers look encouraging!

Slick Fork · 12/11/2008, 09:29 AM

Got an IN-180 running for a couple of weeks now. Pump is dead silent, just gotta put a silencer on the air intake. Absolutely LOVE the thick nasty gunk this thing is pulling from my lightly stocked 110.

12/08/2008, 09:06 PM	#277
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	i have mine in 8 inches of water and now up to 1 inch deep of skimmate in cup, not sure why but if i turn outflow tube up two were water drain out onto water letting air out instead of outflow tube completely submersed under water it performs better, not sure if there is som kind of back pressure from water flow or air. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/08/2008, 09:13 PM	#278
Snaphook Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 500	How much noise do these skimmers make? I am going for a silent tank and they advertise that they are silent. Can you guys give me some feedback. Do you hear a humm? __________________ . Current Tank Info: 240g, 3 250w Radiums w/ 3 T5 antinics, Deltec 902 Skimmer w/SCH, Deltec PF601 Ca Reactor, RKE, LM3 and 1/2 hp Artica Chiller

12/09/2008, 02:26 PM	#280
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Hey guys, When will this foam production go down a little its going foam crazy! Also I have never used a wedge pipe before. When i line the open sticker and the arrow sticker it will be a the lowest water level, right? I keep having it overflow. Any help would be awesome. __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

12/09/2008, 04:10 PM	#281
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	Gorey- Do you have any pics of this foam crazy jive? If you have the stand/wedge pipe fully opened, and the water level is still to high you can do a couple of things: #1: Lower the water level around the skimmer(in sump). #2: Raise the entire skimmer by placing a stand under the skimmer. #3: Cut the wedge pipe so the tee is lower. __________________ Mind over chatter.

12/09/2008, 04:14 PM	#282
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	if the t is below the water line ther is no sense in cutting the pipe __________________ Mojo~

12/08/2008, 09:05 PM	#276
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	id leave it there for now. maybe go up half inch when it breaks in if you think it would help

12/08/2008, 10:09 PM	#279
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	pretty quiet. only thing i hear is water flow because my output pipe is about 1/2 inch above the water other than that not loud at all

12/09/2008, 08:40 PM	#283
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Well m still getting alot of foam, but i have had the plug out of the bottom so everything was just going back into the sump. I think that may have something to do with all the foam, that and the fack that i have been shutting it off everytime i leave the house as well. I think im going to put the plug back in and just start collecting the skimmate from now on and through it out. I just dont want it to overflow. I got it all the way open and its in about 6 to 7 inches of water. Maybe it just needs time to break in. what do ya think? __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

12/09/2008, 08:42 PM	#284
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	are you using any additives in your tank gorey, i have mine in 8 inches and i close wedge pipe 70 percent and its not close to overflowing. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/09/2008, 08:43 PM	#285
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	like chlorine remover, water clarifier __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/09/2008, 09:20 PM	#286
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	just ro/di water. But the tank water is about 80% fresh made water. I only got about 10 gallons of water saved when i did the tank change. But i still have no fish in there. __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

12/09/2008, 09:23 PM	#287
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	if i run mine all the way open the bubbles won't even start up the neck. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/09/2008, 09:54 PM	#288
taekim78 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 391	I got my vertex 100 yesterday and hooked up today. the pumped stoped 3 times today for no reason and started up again by it self.. weird.... this happend to any one?

12/10/2008, 12:29 AM	#289
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	The fresh tank water could have something to do with it. I had the same issue with my bermuda skimmer when I first set up my tank. And I never had an issue with the pump stopping. weird __________________ Mojo~

12/10/2008, 06:28 AM	#290
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	mine runs great, keeps happening i would wonder if something got inside pump. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/10/2008, 08:45 AM	#291
taekim78 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 391	I checked the pump when it stopped again. its seems like the impaler is not spinning. If I manually move it it would start up again but couple of minutes later it would stop again. I made sure that it was sitting properly. I guess i will call marine depot for a replacement pump....

12/10/2008, 07:51 PM	#292
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Looking better 2 day!! Starting to get a light tea skimmate with the head going down a little. Got it about half closed now. Taekim78, Sorry to hear about the bad pump, Im sure they will get a new one out to you right away. __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

12/10/2008, 07:52 PM	#293
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	I just check the vertex web site again its still not up but it does say coming soon!! http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/ __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

12/10/2008, 08:13 PM	#294
taekim78 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 391	thanks gorey, marine deopt is sending me a new pump. hope this one does better

12/11/2008, 02:53 AM	#295
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	what scfh are people getting on the IN100, i can't remember if anyone has stated it already (following this thread, the octo ext thread, and the bubble magus thread ~~~ too confusing!!!). __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

12/11/2008, 06:31 AM	#296
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	havent tested yet getting ready to order an air flow meter soon for my 180 __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/11/2008, 07:08 AM	#297
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	im getting about 30-31 scfh with the in-180

12/11/2008, 08:21 AM	#299
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	Tagging along for more reviews. So far these skimmers look encouraging!

12/11/2008, 09:29 AM	#300
Slick Fork Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wild Rose Country Posts: 83	Got an IN-180 running for a couple of weeks now. Pump is dead silent, just gotta put a silencer on the air intake. Absolutely LOVE the thick nasty gunk this thing is pulling from my lightly stocked 110.