Vertex Skimmer club - Page 17

frenchie · 12/21/2008, 06:29 PM

i would go with 180, you never know when you might upgrade to bigger tank.

EvMiBo · 12/21/2008, 06:34 PM

at the price theyre at now 180 might be better if you have the room. anyone else?

spoofer · 12/21/2008, 06:41 PM

thats what my gut is sayin..get the 180 i'm just concerned about space, and i'm concerned about the overkill factor...is there such a thing? My tank is on the heavy side for bio load..any one else?

frenchie · 12/21/2008, 06:44 PM

no overkill factor, most people like to use oversize skimmers especially if you have heavy bioload, so people are big time fish lovers and have alot of fish so in that case it is better for tank to have a big skimmer. i have mine in a 11.5 X 13.5 compartment and being 24 inches tall just barely fit under my stand in my sump.

spoofer · 12/21/2008, 06:53 PM

thanks for the feed back , thanks for the feedback- I think i'll go with the 180. Do you give yours a rinse in vinegar before running?

frenchie · 12/21/2008, 06:55 PM

you can but i didn't, it broke in just fine on its own.

spoofer · 12/21/2008, 06:55 PM

cool thanks

mojo~ · 12/21/2008, 06:58 PM

both will work, I think the 100 is a better match for your system but if you have room the 180 will work just as well and you will have a gigger skimmer if you ever upgrade

spoofer · 12/21/2008, 07:12 PM

thansk for the insight mojo, do you think the 100 would perform more efficiently for my tank?

gorey · 12/21/2008, 07:22 PM

I got the 100 in a 75g w/30g sump, But either way it is alot of skimmer for the money. I don't see why more fish shops don't offer these instead of the coralife. But you never know it may be just a matter of time before we see these for sale locally.

mojo~ · 12/21/2008, 07:54 PM

The review was done with the 100 on a 75 with a 30g sump. I think you will be pleased with the 10. I cant say about the 180 as I havent seen one. But the 100 would do fine i think. It needs about a 7 in water level to run well

cadams2 · 12/21/2008, 08:06 PM

Just joined the Vertex skimmer club. This is my first "real" skimmer and is going on a 75g setup w/ a 20 long sump. I hope to have it tomorrow. But we'll see, still have a long ways to go on this build.

Christian

spoofer · 12/21/2008, 09:41 PM

thanks for the tip on the water level- i don't use a top off system, i have one, but i don't use it due to space. My sump level fluctuates at most from 10-12 inch deep. I'm going to try and create some type of stand to keep it submerged 7-8 inches. I think i read previously of people using pvc and egg crate? something of that sort- maybe acrylic....thanks for the info though
any recommendations?

mojo~ · 12/21/2008, 10:02 PM

put in a bafe 7 inches high before your return pump. That way your skimmer stays in the same water level. If not you will be adjusting it all the time.

tangtang clown · 12/22/2008, 07:28 AM

cadams2

Which model did you get?
Does anyone have performance pics?

coseal · 12/22/2008, 08:24 AM

on the in100 does the foot print listed on the sale sites include the pipes? they list it as 8x10" does that include pumps and pipes?

mojo~ · 12/22/2008, 08:47 AM

I would say that is accurate. The cylinder is 6" diameter. So add the pipe to one side would give you 8 and hte pump would add 4 for 10 the other direction. Pretty accurate.

mordibv · 12/22/2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tangtang clown
cadams2

Which model did you get?
Does anyone have performance pics?

If you are referencing the IN-100 go to the start of this thread and u'll see mojo's pic's .

As far as skimate this was after 5 days before my impeller replacement .

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cadams2 · 12/22/2008, 12:40 PM

I Bought the IN-100. Hopefully will see it today or tomorrow.

tangtang clown · 12/22/2008, 12:48 PM

Looks good man.

FishF00d · 12/22/2008, 02:35 PM

So I see 7 inches is the ideal depth for this skimmer. How much of a problem will I have if its only in 6 inches of water?

Jen D · 12/23/2008, 08:22 PM

I got my IN100 this evening!

I took a bunch of pictures that I'll try to remember to post later. Bit of a bummer, though, the collection cup is all speckled.

I sent a note to PA and hope they can get me a new one. If not, I think that it's just a cosmetic issue (Someone please let me know if I'm wrong). I haven't tried the pump out, yet; I'll probably work on that tomorrow.

Jen D · 12/23/2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

So I see 7 inches is the ideal depth for this skimmer. How much of a problem will I have if its only in 6 inches of water?

I believe I read earlier in the thread that 6-8" of water is okay. It shouldn't be a problem to have it at 6" as long as the water level is stable at that depth.

Whyireef · 12/23/2008, 09:21 PM

My IN-100 has a bit of trouble at 6" - it works, but it does much better at 7"

I have a new Impeller coming from MD - My original stopped once and I had to "un-freeze" it; since, it's been good and the skimmer is a gem. Certainly the best buy of my entire $5500 tank set up (works better, for this tank, than my Deltec did).

Quote:

Originally posted by FishF00d
So I see 7 inches is the ideal depth for this skimmer. How much of a problem will I have if its only in 6 inches of water?

Whyireef · 12/23/2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jen D
I got my IN100 this evening! I took a bunch of pictures that I'll try to remember to post later. Bit of a bummer, though, the collection cup is all speckled. I sent a note to PA and hope they can get me a new one. If not, I think that it's just a cosmetic issue (Someone please let me know if I'm wrong). I haven't tried the pump out, yet; I'll probably work on that tomorrow.

My collection cup is crystal clear, you should ask for a new one!

12/21/2008, 06:29 PM	#401
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	i would go with 180, you never know when you might upgrade to bigger tank. __________________ 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, 06:34 PM	#402
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	at the price theyre at now 180 might be better if you have the room. anyone else? __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

12/21/2008, 06:41 PM	#403
spoofer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Uptown-Chicago, IL Posts: 654	thats what my gut is sayin..get the 180 i'm just concerned about space, and i'm concerned about the overkill factor...is there such a thing? My tank is on the heavy side for bio load..any one else? __________________ "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

12/21/2008, 06:44 PM	#404
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	no overkill factor, most people like to use oversize skimmers especially if you have heavy bioload, so people are big time fish lovers and have alot of fish so in that case it is better for tank to have a big skimmer. i have mine in a 11.5 X 13.5 compartment and being 24 inches tall just barely fit under my stand in my sump. __________________ 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, 06:53 PM	#405
spoofer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Uptown-Chicago, IL Posts: 654	thanks for the feed back , thanks for the feedback- I think i'll go with the 180. Do you give yours a rinse in vinegar before running? __________________ "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

12/21/2008, 06:55 PM	#406
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	you can but i didn't, it broke in just fine on its own. __________________ 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, 06:55 PM	#407
spoofer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Uptown-Chicago, IL Posts: 654	cool thanks __________________ "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

12/21/2008, 06:58 PM	#408
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	both will work, I think the 100 is a better match for your system but if you have room the 180 will work just as well and you will have a gigger skimmer if you ever upgrade __________________ Mojo~

12/21/2008, 07:12 PM	#409
spoofer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Uptown-Chicago, IL Posts: 654	thansk for the insight mojo, do you think the 100 would perform more efficiently for my tank? __________________ "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

12/21/2008, 07:22 PM	#410
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	I got the 100 in a 75g w/30g sump, But either way it is alot of skimmer for the money. I don't see why more fish shops don't offer these instead of the coralife. But you never know it may be just a matter of time before we see these for sale locally. __________________ 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, 07:54 PM	#411
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	The review was done with the 100 on a 75 with a 30g sump. I think you will be pleased with the 10. I cant say about the 180 as I havent seen one. But the 100 would do fine i think. It needs about a 7 in water level to run well __________________ Mojo~

12/21/2008, 08:06 PM	#412
cadams2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 60	Just joined the Vertex skimmer club. This is my first "real" skimmer and is going on a 75g setup w/ a 20 long sump. I hope to have it tomorrow. But we'll see, still have a long ways to go on this build. Christian

12/21/2008, 09:41 PM	#413
spoofer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Uptown-Chicago, IL Posts: 654	thanks for the tip on the water level- i don't use a top off system, i have one, but i don't use it due to space. My sump level fluctuates at most from 10-12 inch deep. I'm going to try and create some type of stand to keep it submerged 7-8 inches. I think i read previously of people using pvc and egg crate? something of that sort- maybe acrylic....thanks for the info though any recommendations? __________________ "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

12/21/2008, 10:02 PM	#414
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	put in a bafe 7 inches high before your return pump. That way your skimmer stays in the same water level. If not you will be adjusting it all the time. __________________ Mojo~

12/22/2008, 07:28 AM	#415
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	cadams2 Which model did you get? Does anyone have performance pics? __________________ Mind over chatter.

12/22/2008, 08:24 AM	#416
coseal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rich,va Posts: 376	on the in100 does the foot print listed on the sale sites include the pipes? they list it as 8x10" does that include pumps and pipes?

12/22/2008, 08:47 AM	#417
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	I would say that is accurate. The cylinder is 6" diameter. So add the pipe to one side would give you 8 and hte pump would add 4 for 10 the other direction. Pretty accurate. __________________ Mojo~

12/22/2008, 12:40 PM	#419
cadams2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 60	I Bought the IN-100. Hopefully will see it today or tomorrow.

12/22/2008, 12:48 PM	#420
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	Looks good man. __________________ Mind over chatter.

12/22/2008, 02:35 PM	#421
FishF00d Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Mobile, AL Posts: 1,406	So I see 7 inches is the ideal depth for this skimmer. How much of a problem will I have if its only in 6 inches of water?

12/23/2008, 08:22 PM	#422
Jen D Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central IA Posts: 165	I got my IN100 this evening! I took a bunch of pictures that I'll try to remember to post later. Bit of a bummer, though, the collection cup is all speckled. I sent a note to PA and hope they can get me a new one. If not, I think that it's just a cosmetic issue (Someone please let me know if I'm wrong). I haven't tried the pump out, yet; I'll probably work on that tomorrow.