Vertex Skimmer club - Page 16

mojo~ · 12/19/2008, 10:37 PM

Ia m glad you all are liking the skimmer for hte most part. I am sorry a few of you have had pump issues. I dont have anything to do with vertex or anyhting like that. I bought it from premium just like alot of you did. I just descided to start this forum to show that you can get a good skimmer for under $200. Good luck to you all.

rookieboy · 12/19/2008, 10:44 PM

Hi All,

Heres a quick pic of my In-100 I took the vertex sticker off so I could see the reaction chamber better. It's starting to pull some gunk after a few days. Pretty happy with the build quality and the bubble cyclone in the inner reaction chamber before going through the bubble plate is pretty cool. Pump is not that loud either. Would I recommend this skimmer, yes I would. Great skimmer for the price.

HTH

frenchie · 12/19/2008, 10:53 PM

i took the long pipe off the end underwater and turned that elbow to were half of opening was out of water and you will see it perform better yet, or you can drill a hole at top of elbow so there is now back pressure.

welcome to vertex club.

mojo~ · 12/19/2008, 11:29 PM

d.french. I did the same thing good input and I agree totally with you. I never thought it would be a big deal but this works for most skimmers. Glad you brought it up, I think I forgot.

Whyireef · 12/20/2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by d.french
i took the long pipe off the end underwater and turned that elbow to were half of opening was out of water and you will see it perform better yet, or you can drill a hole at top of elbow so there is now back pressure.

welcome to vertex club.

I'd like to do this, but I'm confused a bit on how. Please explain. (have a pic/drawing?).

Many tanks,

R-

rookieboy · 12/20/2008, 10:10 AM

Wow, didnt think of that, thanks for the tip all :-)
Glad to be part of the Vertex Club.

frenchie · 12/20/2008, 10:12 AM

i'll post a pic later on how i have mine

EvMiBo · 12/20/2008, 12:50 PM

you can't just pull off the pipe? I dont have mine yet..

frenchie · 12/20/2008, 01:18 PM

take off pipe in picture about and turn that elbow so half the drain hole is out of water. Your bubbles in skimmer will get small and foam head improves quite a bit.

EvMiBo · 12/20/2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d.french
take off pipe in picture about and turn that elbow so half the drain hole is out of water. Your bubbles in skimmer will get small and foam head improves quite a bit.

sounds great. d.french, how did you go about taking it off? does it "unlock" and pull off? orrrr? sorry don't have the skimmer yet (on its way) and would like to do this immediately.

frenchie · 12/20/2008, 01:55 PM

the pipes just slide apart

mordibv · 12/20/2008, 01:56 PM

Impeller came in Friday . It's back up and running with the original pump . . The Aquabee ran it just as good as the Resun pump .

frenchie · 12/20/2008, 01:57 PM

awesome.

mordibv · 12/20/2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by taekim78
it was not turning it off and on that stopped the pump... it just stopped for no good reason. and it would not start again if you don't wiggle the impeller. well on the 100 at least.

DITTO for me . PA rocks for support . New Impeller is in ..Taekim78 did u get a new impeller yet ?

gorey · 12/21/2008, 09:06 AM

So the pump is not the problem, its more the impeller? Anyway glad you got it fixed!!

mordibv · 12/21/2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gorey
So the pump is not the problem, its more the impeller? Anyway glad you got it fixed!!

It hasn't quit yet . So far so good . It did seem to be the impeller .
Thanks,

aqua180 · 12/21/2008, 10:23 AM

they reul

Whyireef · 12/21/2008, 10:32 AM

My IN-100 from MD (they were on sale) has a slightly warped/sticky impeller / needle wheel.

MD is having the Vertex manufacturer send a new impeller / needle wheel (hopefully, one that spins true).

This IN-100 works fantastic, so I have high hopes for a wonderful relationship with it. If it's just a bad batch of impellers / needle wheels, then all is not doomed. The design, quality, construction of the skimmer itself is on par with any Euroreef or Deltec I've seen.

rackmsukr · 12/21/2008, 12:07 PM

Hello all, glad to join the "club"! I purchased the IN 250 yesterday from PA. This is my first skimmer so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems like it is a quality product that will pull out a lot of gunk once it gets broken in. No problems with the pump whatsoever and its very quiet.

EvMiBo · 12/21/2008, 12:17 PM

rack- would love to see some pictures of the 250, not sure if there has been any yet.

mojo~ · 12/21/2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EvMiBo
rack- would love to see some pictures of the 250, not sure if there has been any yet.

me too pics of 250 would be good

rackmsukr · 12/21/2008, 01:53 PM

I'd love to post some pix but my PC is a dinosaur and wont let me install the software to allow me to transfer pix from my camera

rackmsukr · 12/21/2008, 02:41 PM

It doesn't look much different than the other pictures we've seen in this thread. I do have a couple of questions. This is my first skimmer so i don't know much about what to expect from it. How long does it take to start producing the dark green/brown waste? How high up in the neck should the bubbles be topping off?

rackmsukr · 12/21/2008, 03:30 PM

If anyone is interested in getting a vertex skimmer you can get one cheap at PremiumAquatics.com. They are on sale right now at 25% off. I got my IN 250 for only $240.

spoofer · 12/21/2008, 06:27 PM

Hey guys thanks for doing so much research. I've decided i'm going to join you all and buy a Vertex skimmer I have a 65 display and 12 gal fuge- with two chambers - the biggest is 15 x 11.5- I'm trying to decide if i should get the 100 or the 180, any thoughts? is the 180 overkill....rackmsukr thanks for the tip on premium aquatics sale, it was the nail in the coffin for me

12/19/2008, 10:37 PM	#376
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Ia m glad you all are liking the skimmer for hte most part. I am sorry a few of you have had pump issues. I dont have anything to do with vertex or anyhting like that. I bought it from premium just like alot of you did. I just descided to start this forum to show that you can get a good skimmer for under $200. Good luck to you all. __________________ Mojo~

12/19/2008, 10:53 PM	#378
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	i took the long pipe off the end underwater and turned that elbow to were half of opening was out of water and you will see it perform better yet, or you can drill a hole at top of elbow so there is now back pressure. welcome to vertex club. __________________ 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

12/19/2008, 11:29 PM	#379
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	d.french. I did the same thing good input and I agree totally with you. I never thought it would be a big deal but this works for most skimmers. Glad you brought it up, I think I forgot. __________________ Mojo~

12/20/2008, 10:12 AM	#382
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	i'll post a pic later on how i have mine __________________ 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

12/20/2008, 12:50 PM	#383
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	you can't just pull off the pipe? I dont have mine yet.. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

12/19/2008, 10:44 PM	#377
rookieboy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9	Hi All, Heres a quick pic of my In-100 I took the vertex sticker off so I could see the reaction chamber better. It's starting to pull some gunk after a few days. Pretty happy with the build quality and the bubble cyclone in the inner reaction chamber before going through the bubble plate is pretty cool. Pump is not that loud either. Would I recommend this skimmer, yes I would. Great skimmer for the price. HTH

12/20/2008, 10:10 AM	#381
rookieboy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9	Wow, didnt think of that, thanks for the tip all :-) Glad to be part of the Vertex Club.

12/20/2008, 01:18 PM	#384
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	take off pipe in picture about and turn that elbow so half the drain hole is out of water. Your bubbles in skimmer will get small and foam head improves quite a bit. __________________ 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

12/20/2008, 01:55 PM	#386
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	the pipes just slide apart __________________ 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

12/20/2008, 01:56 PM	#387
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	Impeller came in Friday . It's back up and running with the original pump . . The Aquabee ran it just as good as the Resun pump .

12/20/2008, 01:57 PM	#388
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	awesome. __________________ 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

12/21/2008, 09:06 AM	#390
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	So the pump is not the problem, its more the impeller? Anyway glad you got it fixed!! __________________ 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

12/21/2008, 10:23 AM	#392
aqua180 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 54	they reul

12/21/2008, 10:32 AM	#393
Whyireef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 54	My IN-100 from MD (they were on sale) has a slightly warped/sticky impeller / needle wheel. MD is having the Vertex manufacturer send a new impeller / needle wheel (hopefully, one that spins true). This IN-100 works fantastic, so I have high hopes for a wonderful relationship with it. If it's just a bad batch of impellers / needle wheels, then all is not doomed. The design, quality, construction of the skimmer itself is on par with any Euroreef or Deltec I've seen.

12/21/2008, 12:07 PM	#394
rackmsukr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 39	Hello all, glad to join the "club"! I purchased the IN 250 yesterday from PA. This is my first skimmer so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems like it is a quality product that will pull out a lot of gunk once it gets broken in. No problems with the pump whatsoever and its very quiet.

12/21/2008, 12:17 PM	#395
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	rack- would love to see some pictures of the 250, not sure if there has been any yet. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

12/21/2008, 01:53 PM	#397
rackmsukr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 39	I'd love to post some pix but my PC is a dinosaur and wont let me install the software to allow me to transfer pix from my camera

12/21/2008, 02:41 PM	#398
rackmsukr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 39	It doesn't look much different than the other pictures we've seen in this thread. I do have a couple of questions. This is my first skimmer so i don't know much about what to expect from it. How long does it take to start producing the dark green/brown waste? How high up in the neck should the bubbles be topping off?

12/21/2008, 03:30 PM	#399
rackmsukr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 39	If anyone is interested in getting a vertex skimmer you can get one cheap at PremiumAquatics.com. They are on sale right now at 25% off. I got my IN 250 for only $240.

12/21/2008, 06:27 PM	#400
spoofer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Uptown-Chicago, IL Posts: 654	Hey guys thanks for doing so much research. I've decided i'm going to join you all and buy a Vertex skimmer I have a 65 display and 12 gal fuge- with two chambers - the biggest is 15 x 11.5- I'm trying to decide if i should get the 100 or the 180, any thoughts? is the 180 overkill....rackmsukr thanks for the tip on premium aquatics sale, it was the nail in the coffin for me __________________ "Nothing good ever happened fast in a Reef Aquarium- there is no quick fix's to Reef tanks!" Current Tank Info: 120g Tech Tank, Vortech MP40, Apex, ATI 8x54, Vertex IN-180, Mag 9.5, Phos & Carb Reactors, Kalk Drip via reefdosingpumps.com sentry model, 40 gallon Breeder DYI Sump