Vertex Skimmer club - Page 6

mojo~ · 11/11/2008, 04:40 PM

it says it wont be in until friday.... So I ll take pics and post everything as I did on this post. I have high hopes.

jck9 · 11/12/2008, 08:47 AM

anyone have the in180 yet? i am trying to find out how much air it pulls. my dad is going to be picking up a new skimmer and since i do all of the maintenance on his reef im picking it out for him. lol. i am seriously debating this skimmer. he wants a skimmer with decent air draw and not much tinkering.

gorey · 11/12/2008, 04:41 PM

Stll no one.... I still have yet yo order as well. This money is burning a hole in my pocket. But im still kinda in a air. The octos just seem so popular. It will either be the octo 150, extream 160 or the vertex 100. Im leaning toward the vertex because of simplicly and from what i have read its just about in the middle of the other 2 mentioned above. I need to just order it. Maybe i should give someone the money and have them do it for me already .LOL.

mojo~ · 11/12/2008, 07:23 PM

lol i think i took more than enough pictures watch the video. you will be pleased. I would get the vertex over the octo 150 without a doubt.

EvMiBo · 11/12/2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mojo46825
lol i think i took more than enough pictures watch the video. you will be pleased. I would get the vertex over the octo 150 without a doubt.

but what about the OctoX160 ?

i know theres a slight difference in price, but still...

Asking because I've really liked the IN100 for a while (based off of what people have been saying) but the octoX line seems to really be impressive at < 300 for the X160 and X200 models.

mojo~ · 11/12/2008, 08:21 PM

I would get the 200 over the 160. But its your choice. If you want to spend $199 get hte vertex. If you want to spend more the msx 200 is great skimmer.

EvMiBo · 11/12/2008, 08:51 PM

agreed, the OctoX200 sounds like a better long term skimmer for about $90 more, I can keep it when I upgrade and the IN100 is only rated to 100g.

gorey · 11/13/2008, 02:41 PM

Man that octo x 200 is just so big but it does look sweet, good luck . I just don't have that kinda room in my sump/fuge. im looking at 10 x 12 footprint max

mojo~ · 11/13/2008, 03:07 PM

then go with the in 100. it has a 6 in diameter body. Should work out fine.

gorey · 11/13/2008, 05:09 PM

I'll do it, I'll do it, i'll do it!! I might as well order my return pump as well to save on shipping, to what do you think about the oceanrunner 2500. Its a 75g with built in overflow. By the way if my wife yells at me for spending so much, im going to tell her to log on here and let you guys have it too!!!LOL!

EvMiBo · 11/13/2008, 05:41 PM

OR2500 will be fine. if your sump were larger I might say 3500 but the 2500 will do just fine. They're great pumps at a great price imo.

gorey · 11/13/2008, 06:31 PM

Yea, im thinking the or 2500 should be just right too. I should just order tonight and get this out of the way.

gorey · 11/13/2008, 06:34 PM

BTW Evmibo, My interests are: saltwater, beer and michigan football (bad year for the football tho)

fkshiu · 11/14/2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jck9
anyone have the in180 yet? i am trying to find out how much air it pulls. my dad is going to be picking up a new skimmer and since i do all of the maintenance on his reef im picking it out for him. lol. i am seriously debating this skimmer. he wants a skimmer with decent air draw and not much tinkering.

I tested an IN-250 the other day and it pulled about 15 LPM (900 LPH) on my RMA-22 at 67 watts.

tangtang clown · 11/14/2008, 03:51 PM

fkshiu: what meter do you have?
Does it measure LPM or SCFH?

EvMiBo · 11/15/2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gorey
BTW Evmibo, My interests are: saltwater, beer and michigan football (bad year for the football tho)

lol i gotta go "prepare" for south carolina and get some beers in! have you ordered the skimmer yet?!?!

tangtang clown · 11/15/2008, 12:57 PM

Get some drinks in! Get some drinks in! United!

----> Green Street Hooligans

gorey · 11/15/2008, 02:22 PM

O.K in celabration of michigans first 8 loss season, I just ordered the vertex 100 and the OR 2500. SWEET!!! My 75 may be up before i thought!!GO BLUE

mordibv · 11/16/2008, 01:42 PM

My DAS skimmer has quit on me . Deltec Knock off . The pump appears to be fine but the body may be the issue . I am about to order this skimmer but have yet to decide if the Aqua Euro 135 classic with the bubble plate will be available . I see talk of crappy pumps for both models . Any thoughts on using my old aqua bee pump on either model ?

EvMiBo · 11/16/2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gorey
O.K in celabration of michigans first 8 loss season, I just ordered the vertex 100 and the OR 2500. SWEET!!! My 75 may be up before i thought!!GO BLUE

keep us updated with pictures!

go gators! was at the game yesterday, another good one

EvMiBo · 11/16/2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mordibv
My DAS skimmer has quit on me . Deltec Knock off . The pump appears to be fine but the body may be the issue . I am about to order this skimmer but have yet to decide if the Aqua Euro 135 classic with the bubble plate will be available . I see talk of crappy pumps for both models . Any thoughts on using my old aqua bee pump on either model ?

i know it has a resun but I would give the pump on the vertex a try. so far from what ive seen its been good, only time will tell for sure though.

mordibv · 11/16/2008, 02:17 PM

duplicate

mordibv · 11/16/2008, 02:19 PM

I know ..right . If it ain't broke there is nothing to fix .lol

gorey · 11/16/2008, 02:28 PM

Yea the pump thing kinda had me thinking at first, Lots of people were saying it was junk........But none of them had this skimmer or pump!LOL... Only time will tell is right. I'll keep ya' posted. But it prob won't be up and going for at least a couple weeks

fkshiu · 11/17/2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tangtang clown
fkshiu: what meter do you have?
Does it measure LPM or SCFH?

It is a Dwyer RMA-22. It measures in LPM.

11/11/2008, 04:40 PM	#126
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	it says it wont be in until friday.... So I ll take pics and post everything as I did on this post. I have high hopes. __________________ Mojo~

11/12/2008, 04:41 PM	#128
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Stll no one.... I still have yet yo order as well. This money is burning a hole in my pocket. But im still kinda in a air. The octos just seem so popular. It will either be the octo 150, extream 160 or the vertex 100. Im leaning toward the vertex because of simplicly and from what i have read its just about in the middle of the other 2 mentioned above. I need to just order it. Maybe i should give someone the money and have them do it for me already .LOL. __________________ 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

11/12/2008, 07:23 PM	#129
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	lol i think i took more than enough pictures watch the video. you will be pleased. I would get the vertex over the octo 150 without a doubt. __________________ Mojo~

11/12/2008, 08:21 PM	#131
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	I would get the 200 over the 160. But its your choice. If you want to spend $199 get hte vertex. If you want to spend more the msx 200 is great skimmer. __________________ Mojo~

11/12/2008, 08:51 PM	#132
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	agreed, the OctoX200 sounds like a better long term skimmer for about $90 more, I can keep it when I upgrade and the IN100 is only rated to 100g. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

11/12/2008, 08:47 AM	#127
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 589	anyone have the in180 yet? i am trying to find out how much air it pulls. my dad is going to be picking up a new skimmer and since i do all of the maintenance on his reef im picking it out for him. lol. i am seriously debating this skimmer. he wants a skimmer with decent air draw and not much tinkering.

11/13/2008, 02:41 PM	#133
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Man that octo x 200 is just so big but it does look sweet, good luck . I just don't have that kinda room in my sump/fuge. im looking at 10 x 12 footprint max __________________ 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

11/13/2008, 03:07 PM	#134
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	then go with the in 100. it has a 6 in diameter body. Should work out fine. __________________ Mojo~

11/13/2008, 05:09 PM	#135
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	I'll do it, I'll do it, i'll do it!! I might as well order my return pump as well to save on shipping, to what do you think about the oceanrunner 2500. Its a 75g with built in overflow. By the way if my wife yells at me for spending so much, im going to tell her to log on here and let you guys have it too!!!LOL! __________________ 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

11/13/2008, 05:41 PM	#136
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	OR2500 will be fine. if your sump were larger I might say 3500 but the 2500 will do just fine. They're great pumps at a great price imo. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

11/13/2008, 06:31 PM	#137
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Yea, im thinking the or 2500 should be just right too. I should just order tonight and get this out of the way. __________________ 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

11/13/2008, 06:34 PM	#138
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	BTW Evmibo, My interests are: saltwater, beer and michigan football (bad year for the football tho) __________________ 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

11/14/2008, 03:51 PM	#140
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	fkshiu: what meter do you have? Does it measure LPM or SCFH? __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/15/2008, 12:57 PM	#142
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	Get some drinks in! Get some drinks in! United! ----> Green Street Hooligans __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/15/2008, 02:22 PM	#143
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	O.K in celabration of michigans first 8 loss season, I just ordered the vertex 100 and the OR 2500. SWEET!!! My 75 may be up before i thought!!GO BLUE __________________ 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

11/16/2008, 01:42 PM	#144
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	vertex with aquabee 2000/1 ? My DAS skimmer has quit on me . Deltec Knock off . The pump appears to be fine but the body may be the issue . I am about to order this skimmer but have yet to decide if the Aqua Euro 135 classic with the bubble plate will be available . I see talk of crappy pumps for both models . Any thoughts on using my old aqua bee pump on either model ?

11/16/2008, 02:17 PM	#147
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	duplicate

11/16/2008, 02:19 PM	#148
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	I know ..right . If it ain't broke there is nothing to fix .lol

11/16/2008, 02:28 PM	#149
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Yea the pump thing kinda had me thinking at first, Lots of people were saying it was junk........But none of them had this skimmer or pump!LOL... Only time will tell is right. I'll keep ya' posted. But it prob won't be up and going for at least a couple weeks __________________ 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