Vertex Skimmer club

[mordibv]

I got word back from Jason @ PA. Props for him . He can ship either type of skimmer I was looking for . I will order a skimmer later today . I just need to find out which one has the bigger body . I'll post pic's later this weekend . I really appreciate Mojo 's work on us keep updated on new products out there . TY MOJO






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100 gallon acrylic tank in progress . (no more green glass for me )

[mojo~]

What two are you looking at. I believe the in 80 hasa 5 inch body, the in 100 has a 6 inch body and the in 180 and 250 both have 8 inch body's. Hope that helps.
Model Base dimensions:


Height: Diameter: Wattage: Aquarium Size:
IN-80: 8" x 10" 21.5" 5" 40 Watts 40-80 Gallons
IN-100 8" x 10" 20" 6" 40 Watts 60-100 Gallons
IN-180 12.5" x 10" 24" 8" 70 Watts 100-180 Gallons
IN-250 13" x 10" 30" 8" 145 Watts 150-250 Gallons

[mojo~]

The wattage are whats posted but I didnt get that much when I checked it with an amp meter. IT pulled about 60 to 70% of posted wattage.
And thanks for the compliment. It does take alot of time and effort. Not many people want to say thank you. Mos want to argue there skimmer is best. I just try to give an un biased view of the product. THanks again. And enjoy.

[mordibv]

Originally posted by mojo46825
The wattage are whats posted but I didnt get that much when I checked it with an amp meter. IT pulled about 60 to 70% of posted wattage.
And thanks for the compliment. It does take alot of time and effort. Not many people want to say thank you. Mos want to argue there skimmer is best. I just try to give an un biased view of the product. Thanks again. And enjoy.

UR welcome . Yes , some of us get a little defensive when it comes to our equipment .

Nah ,I was looking at the new Aqua Euro 135 Classic /w bubble plate but talked to Luke @ PA and ordered the IN-100 ..

IN PROGRESS 100 GAL ACRYLIC PROJECT .

[EvMiBo]

keep us updated mordibv!

[mojo~]

good luck with it. Run your water level about 7 inches and you will be pleased for $200.

[gorey]

Sweet, The club is getting bigger!! We may need to expand!LOL! Good luck with you skimmer. I'll try to get some pics up of my setup after i get the sump under the tank. I just built a stand and it does not look to shabby, If i may say so my self!

[gorey]

It will be here Tomarrow!!

[mojo~]

good deal. I hope you enjoy. Please keep everyone posted as I have moved on to a Warner Marine but still follow this thread daily.

[gorey]

Yep I read your WM thread daily as well. Kinda makes me want one of them too!!!

[mojo~]

lol its a nice skimmer. Time will tel if its worth the extra $$$ So far so good. ANd Jon Warner is great to deal with. I talk to him direct.

[mordibv]

Update . I have officially joined the club . Skimmer arrived in great shape . No damage and the package design was well thought out . I took one picture and as you can see it's skimming already .

My thoughts .
The pump intake could have been placed on the opposite side away from the output of the skmmer (.At least for me ) The output tube is sorta directional so this helps . You cannot put the pump on backwards . It will be in conflict of the output tube .
Very easy to use . It appears to have a sweet spot when you are dialing it in . It's as simple as turning the tube to the open or closed position .
It's really weird how the bubble plate is so high up in the body of the skimmer but does show a lot of reaction on this upper part of the skimmer . The lower part is pretty much clear giving the output free of bubbles .
The skimmer is really quiet .Pump fired right up with no issues . Time will tell .
I will post picture in about 3 days to show the skimmate .



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100 gallon acrylic tank project in progress.

[gorey]

Mine just got here about 10 minetes ago. I'm going to open it up and take a look later. On may way yo home depot to get some hinges for the sand doors. I can't wat to see what kinda skimmate you get mordibv. Thats the IN 100 right? Give us a nice sump and tank PIC too!!

[mordibv]

Yep . IN 100 .

Tunze controller offline atm . Using a Red Sea wavemaster to break down tank quicker . Calcium reactor and co2 have also been removed . It was really cramped in there . 10 gallon on the right used for evap water. It is connected to a reef fanatic top off system with a mini pump .


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[jck9]

im getting a vertex skimmer in the next few days. what model should i order for a 90 gal with a 55 gal sump/fuge? i was thinking the in-180 but not sure if the in-100 would do. i want to make sure it will do the job but dont want to completely overdo it.

[mordibv]

JCK9

Now that's a hard call . That size of that sump/fuge ur doing is the reason . I almost ordered that 2 pump monster Aqua Euro PS 250 since it was at a mad discount . I would lean toward the 180 .The height it needs to operate at means the sump fuge is going to hold at least 25 gallons with good partitions . How much height u going to have in the stand ? The 180 is 24 inches tall .

I am very happy with the choice I made .

I hope someone else chimes in .

[jck9]

i decide im going to order the 180. i have plenty of room under the stand (about 34"). the depth of the skimmer section is 12.5" but i made a 5" skimmer stand already. ill let everyone know when i get it. thanks mordibv

[mojo~]

that should work out great. Good luck

[gorey]

Hey, mordibv where did you get the ATO from? Does it work pertty good? I was thinking about going with the one from autotopoff.com its only $50 which really looks good to me right now.LOL.

[mordibv]

Originally posted by gorey
Hey, mordibv where did you get the ATO from? Does it work pertty good? I was thinking about going with the one from autotopoff.com its only $50 which really looks good to me right now.LOL.

Marine Depot . It was around 100.00 It has two switches .One for overflow protection .I did not use the second switch .Keeping it as a spare .LOL I shelled out more for the RF . My homemade switch quit @30.00 and the ultra life @66.95 before that quit too . It is a great quality product . I have had no issues with it . I think it's almost 3 year's old now . Hope u see the hidden message . LOL
Don't forget to show ur pic's and share opinion on the skimmer .LOL

[gorey]

Why does this stuff always happen 2 me. I open the skimmer today only to find the collection cup looks like somebody put it through the dishwasher 1000 times!!! It has a hazey, spider web pattern inside the articlic along with some HUGE scratches. Man how dissapointing!! What in the world do i do now? Do you think PA will send out a new cup? I'm going to call them in the morning, I hope this is a easy fix. Anyone got a friend over there that will be able to get me a new one fast? O and by the way beside the cup this thing looks SWEET!! The pictures don't do it justice. So i guess if i can't use it a least it looks good!!

[EvMiBo]

give PA a call I don't see why they wouldnt be able to give you a good one. theyre usually pretty cool about those types of things

[gorey]

No amwser today, I guess they have walk in hour and don't anwser the phone on saturdays....

[mordibv]

Sorry to hear what happened . Try the vendor forums for PA . Jason handles that and the email . He usually responds quickly .

[gorey]

I pm' ed him i hope to get this fixed soon. I painted the back of the tank this morning.