Vertex Skimmer club - Page 9

gorey · 11/26/2008, 06:38 PM

O.K. I think i want out of the club!!! I just got the replacement cup for my vertex 100. But its the WRONG cup I think its for the 80!!! Man this sucks. Do you think they will send me another cup?

mojo~ · 11/26/2008, 06:39 PM

you ll have to send it back. I didnt have a single issue. I am sure JAson with PA will take care of you.

jck9 · 11/27/2008, 08:27 AM

couple skimmer action shots

jck9 · 11/27/2008, 08:30 AM

just wanted to throw these in to see what everyone thinks

jck9 · 11/27/2008, 08:31 AM

jck9 · 11/27/2008, 08:33 AM

jck9 · 11/27/2008, 08:35 AM

a whole tank shot

ive always been kinda self concious about my tank so i have never posted any pics but i think its lookin ok now so i wanted to get a little feedback. thanks.

oh and by the way the skimmer is doing awesome. im reall happy with it

gorey · 11/27/2008, 08:53 AM

Nice tank, I like the clown!! Hey what sizr Hydros are you using?

mojo~ · 11/27/2008, 09:27 AM

The skimmer likes its breaking in well.

jck9 · 11/27/2008, 12:53 PM

gorey they are #3's my lps dont like any more flow than that. i tried mj mods but the polyp extension was not as good.
mojo the skimmer is breaking in really nice. it does take awhile to bounce back after feeding but that will probably get better after it is fully broke in.

gorey · 11/28/2008, 04:51 PM

O.K. I talked to jermey this morning he said he will have a new one to my house by monday. He is also going to send a prepaid box 2 send the wrong one back in. I'm glad i bought this from PA and not off of ebay or something like that. PA makes it easy when something comes up like this. I can't say enough about PA and their customer service, its great!!(I just hope i get the right cup this time.J?K.)

ShootMe · 11/28/2008, 11:45 PM

Iâ€™ve decided to order the In-100 for my 40 breeder/20high sump. Looks like Iâ€™ll be joining the club soon.

mojo~ · 11/29/2008, 09:16 AM

I think you will be pleased. Just remeber to keep it at or below 8 inches of water.

ShootMe · 11/29/2008, 11:15 AM

My sump section is 10" do you think that is to deep that I would have to make a 1" or 2" stand? Is there some rule where deeper equals dry or wet skim?

frenchie · 11/29/2008, 11:17 AM

you could always make a stand for it if you need to.

mojo~ · 11/29/2008, 11:45 AM

you will need to. I have posted this several times in my review of the skimmer. at 10" the skimmer will do nothing but overflow. 1 inch will not be enough. you will need to go to at least 8 inches if not 7.

jck9 · 11/29/2008, 12:09 PM

this is since last night. i only have 5 fish in my 90 gal. so pretty lightly stocked.

frenchie · 11/29/2008, 12:11 PM

can you get pic of the whole body of skimmer i would like to see how much of skimmer is full of bubbles.

jck9 · 11/29/2008, 12:22 PM

about 2" below the top of the bubble plate is full of bubbles. so basically the top half of the body plus the entire diffuser chamber is solid white.

newade · 11/29/2008, 06:46 PM

i just set up a 250 on a 175 frag system,, seems to be working well,, i was waiting for all the noise,, but it didnt come,, is the pump a sedra knockoff,, looks like s sedra 9 to me,, skimmer is full of foam from plate up, definitely had to lower sump though,, was 8-9 inches,, now 7-8 and working fine,, so far so good

ReefKeeperRob · 11/29/2008, 08:15 PM

Well I can tell you one thing I've learned from this thread, I don't think I could deal with married life too long

I don't know how you guys do it...I now feel very grateful that if I want to buy something I'm able to just buy it.

But now for my real reason for checking out the thread

Quote:

Originally posted by jck9
i had an msx 200 and i was not at all happy with the sicce pump. the pump was noisy and i hated messing with the mesh. the pinwheel only pulled 26-28 scfh. the in-180 i am very happy with so far. it is very quiet and the pump pulls 32 scfh with the pinwheel. it is already producing a nice thick foam head. this is just my .02 cents though so i dont mean to step on any toes.

This is exactly what I was looking for. I read through the MSX forum and all I could think was what a major pia. Honestly there's enough other stuff to worry about other than constantly messing around with your skimmer IMO (granted I haven't been in the hobby that long).

I'm sure I'll be joining the club soon. Just have to research it a little further because I've bought many of the components in my system to only replace them with something better in a short while and it's getting expensive.

Any other skimmers that might be slightly more money that would be worth investigating before I plop down a couple bills?

gorey · 11/29/2008, 09:45 PM

Check out this thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1518115 I also felt the same way you did about the octos. I dont want to be taking a pump apart a messing with mesh all the time. Thats why i bought the vertex, It seems like its a set it and forget it comparded to the others skimmire in the same price range.

mojo~ · 11/29/2008, 10:29 PM

hmm looks familiar. lol

ReefKeeperRob · 11/29/2008, 11:33 PM

gorey - thanks for the link
mojo - thanks for taking the time to review the different skimmers, it's extremely helpful

Due to the research I've been doing and mojo's slightly higher rating of the octo extreme 200 I think I'm going with that although the price is almost $100 more.

So to not jack this thread any further please see the following link...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1520656

ReefKeeperRob · 11/29/2008, 11:58 PM

Due to responses from my other post maybe I will do the vertex 100. Octo extreme 200 is way overkill for 55 gallons. And back to the topic of this thread, I may still be joining the club soon.

11/26/2008, 06:38 PM	#201
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	O.K. I think i want out of the club!!! I just got the replacement cup for my vertex 100. But its the WRONG cup I think its for the 80!!! Man this sucks. Do you think they will send me another cup? __________________ 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

11/26/2008, 06:39 PM	#202
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	you ll have to send it back. I didnt have a single issue. I am sure JAson with PA will take care of you. __________________ Mojo~

11/27/2008, 08:35 AM	#207
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	a whole tank shot ive always been kinda self concious about my tank so i have never posted any pics but i think its lookin ok now so i wanted to get a little feedback. thanks. oh and by the way the skimmer is doing awesome. im reall happy with it Last edited by jck9; 11/27/2008 at 08:53 AM.

11/27/2008, 08:53 AM	#208
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Nice tank, I like the clown!! Hey what sizr Hydros are you using? __________________ 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

11/27/2008, 09:27 AM	#209
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	The skimmer likes its breaking in well. __________________ Mojo~

11/27/2008, 08:27 AM	#203
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	couple skimmer action shots

11/27/2008, 08:30 AM	#204
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	just wanted to throw these in to see what everyone thinks

11/27/2008, 08:31 AM	#205
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589

11/27/2008, 08:33 AM	#206
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589

11/27/2008, 12:53 PM	#210
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	gorey they are #3's my lps dont like any more flow than that. i tried mj mods but the polyp extension was not as good. mojo the skimmer is breaking in really nice. it does take awhile to bounce back after feeding but that will probably get better after it is fully broke in.

11/28/2008, 04:51 PM	#211
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	O.K. I talked to jermey this morning he said he will have a new one to my house by monday. He is also going to send a prepaid box 2 send the wrong one back in. I'm glad i bought this from PA and not off of ebay or something like that. PA makes it easy when something comes up like this. I can't say enough about PA and their customer service, its great!!(I just hope i get the right cup this time.J?K.) __________________ 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

11/28/2008, 11:45 PM	#212
ShootMe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 215	Iâ€™ve decided to order the In-100 for my 40 breeder/20high sump. Looks like Iâ€™ll be joining the club soon. __________________ "I plan to live Forever, so far, so good"

11/29/2008, 09:16 AM	#213
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	I think you will be pleased. Just remeber to keep it at or below 8 inches of water. __________________ Mojo~

11/29/2008, 11:15 AM	#214
ShootMe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 215	My sump section is 10" do you think that is to deep that I would have to make a 1" or 2" stand? Is there some rule where deeper equals dry or wet skim? __________________ "I plan to live Forever, so far, so good"

11/29/2008, 11:17 AM	#215
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	you could always make a stand for it if you need to. __________________ 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

11/29/2008, 11:45 AM	#216
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	you will need to. I have posted this several times in my review of the skimmer. at 10" the skimmer will do nothing but overflow. 1 inch will not be enough. you will need to go to at least 8 inches if not 7. __________________ Mojo~

11/29/2008, 12:09 PM	#217
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	this is since last night. i only have 5 fish in my 90 gal. so pretty lightly stocked.

11/29/2008, 12:11 PM	#218
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	can you get pic of the whole body of skimmer i would like to see how much of skimmer is full of bubbles. __________________ 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

11/29/2008, 12:22 PM	#219
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	about 2" below the top of the bubble plate is full of bubbles. so basically the top half of the body plus the entire diffuser chamber is solid white.

11/29/2008, 06:46 PM	#220
newade I live in mom's basement Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: orlando florida Posts: 69	i just set up a 250 on a 175 frag system,, seems to be working well,, i was waiting for all the noise,, but it didnt come,, is the pump a sedra knockoff,, looks like s sedra 9 to me,, skimmer is full of foam from plate up, definitely had to lower sump though,, was 8-9 inches,, now 7-8 and working fine,, so far so good

11/29/2008, 09:45 PM	#222
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Check out this thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1518115 I also felt the same way you did about the octos. I dont want to be taking a pump apart a messing with mesh all the time. Thats why i bought the vertex, It seems like its a set it and forget it comparded to the others skimmire in the same price range. __________________ 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

11/29/2008, 10:29 PM	#223
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	hmm looks familiar. lol __________________ Mojo~

11/29/2008, 11:33 PM	#224
ReefKeeperRob Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 291	gorey - thanks for the link mojo - thanks for taking the time to review the different skimmers, it's extremely helpful Due to the research I've been doing and mojo's slightly higher rating of the octo extreme 200 I think I'm going with that although the price is almost $100 more. So to not jack this thread any further please see the following link... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1520656

11/29/2008, 11:58 PM	#225
ReefKeeperRob Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 291	Due to responses from my other post maybe I will do the vertex 100. Octo extreme 200 is way overkill for 55 gallons. And back to the topic of this thread, I may still be joining the club soon.