vertex omaga 150 skimmer

beermutz123 · 04/24/2016, 01:43 PM

I have fighting this skimmer for two years I just cant seem to get it to run right one day it foams great the next nothing the next its over flowing with water this can do all three in one day just cant figure it out I'm about to buy a different skimmer any ideas

Scorpius · 04/24/2016, 05:01 PM

I bought a Skimz skimmer from BRS. Have had it almost 1yr. Works great and once you get it dialed in it runs with very few problems.

Pablos RSM 450 · 04/24/2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by beermutz123

I have fighting this skimmer for two years I just cant seem to get it to run right one day it foams great the next nothing the next its over flowing with water this can do all three in one day just cant figure it out I'm about to buy a different skimmer any ideas

Some more information on your aquarium. Size, ammount off live stock, etc.

dubmaneh · 04/24/2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by beermutz123

I have fighting this skimmer for two years I just cant seem to get it to run right one day it foams great the next nothing the next its over flowing with water this can do all three in one day just cant figure it out I'm about to buy a different skimmer any ideas

I have the same skimmer and mine did the same thing until I found a thread where they said that this thing draws in waaaaay to much air for a low-med bio-load.

Their solution was to restrict the air intake (a venturi nozzle from a maxi jet pump and some teflon tape is perfect). Since I've done that and dialed it in, it works like a charm.

Skim · 04/26/2016, 02:04 AM

Ok try this as it worked for me when I ran the 150. First thing to know is they are a very sensitive skimmer and it reacts quickly to any change. Take the flute on the pump and close it put a mark on the flute and the body of the pump, then open it 3/4 to 1 full turn hence why the marking. Then plug it in with output fully open and let it run for a while like a hour or so and it should have built up a good froth in the body, this is with the cup off, then you want to bring the water level up very slowly until it reaches where the cup joins the body, what you are looking for at this point is grape size bubbles popping on the surface then add the cup and what you should see when looking at the side of the skimmer is the where the water stops and foam starts should be right around where the skimmer starts to tapper. Then just LEAVE IT ALONE as as I said they are very sensitive and foam levels will go up and down as it chooses, well to whatever affects it, could be the front door opening or you lite up a smoke or fart or vacuum, you may laugh but I am not kidding they remind me of the Downdraft skimmers they reacted the same way Barometric pressure will even affect them. Leave it like this for a day better would be for 2 days and see what you get you maybe surprised and if you have to adjust these must be MICRO adjustments like a mm very small, but the hardest thing is to not touch it. Even if you do what I say and leave it and shut the pump off to empty cup and plug it back in it will foam up like crazy and slowly level back down that is how sensitive they are. What tell you smell that first cup, the Wife will be asking what the hell did you do.
Good Luck and try and resist the urge.

P.S. you know you are set when you see the top or where the body starts to narrow gets dirty if nit does not you have it set to high and will overflow a some point.

beermutz123 · 04/29/2016, 08:04 AM

I did understand when you said plug it what I'm I pluging

beermutz123 · 04/29/2016, 08:07 AM

my tank is 125 gal with about 100 lds of rock there 10 fish and a few corals left

Skim · 04/29/2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by beermutz123

I did understand when you said plug it what I'm I pluging

Not sure who you are asking but if it is from me I mean plug the pump in ( power ) if not asking me then I am assuming plugging means the Air silencer and making the hole smaller so less air will be drawn in.

beermutz123 · 04/29/2016, 01:42 PM

I'm sorry I'm new to this forum stuff my question was for skim I just missed read your reply and also why did you get ried of your vertex 150 because I'm thinking the same thing

Skim · 04/30/2016, 02:26 PM

The one thing that bugged me the most about the Omega was the screw on cup and I use an waste collector with auto shut off and it was a pain when I screwed the top it would spit stuff back from the drain and I decided to go DC with everything I could to get away from AC the only thing AC now is my heater. They are very good skimmers with a good pump and easy to get parts but the you have the final decision.

beermutz123 · 04/30/2016, 02:39 PM

thks skim for the info I'm working on what you suggested will kept you posted on how it goes. if I cant get it to work ill get a new skimmer I'm looking at a skimz brand have you heard of I'm or if anyone is using one can you please let me know if you like it or not any info would be great. I think I have tried everything else

beermutz123 · 05/07/2016, 08:53 AM

I think we figured it out the skimmer is working great thk for all of the help everyone

Skim · 05/07/2016, 06:59 PM

Glad to hear that. I know it's not the easiest, they react so fast if you feed they drop out like bang. If you feed Frozen within 5 min it's like foaming over. Biggest thing with them when you find that spot you just leave it even if you thinks it's too low because chance are it will be coming back shortly.

04/24/2016, 01:43 PM	#1
beermutz123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 62	vertex omaga 150 skimmer I have fighting this skimmer for two years I just cant seem to get it to run right one day it foams great the next nothing the next its over flowing with water this can do all three in one day just cant figure it out I'm about to buy a different skimmer any ideas

04/24/2016, 05:01 PM	#2
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	I bought a Skimz skimmer from BRS. Have had it almost 1yr. Works great and once you get it dialed in it runs with very few problems. __________________ Current Tank 65gal DSA rimless. Vortech MP-10 x4 Vectra M1. Kessil A360we x3 4-24in T5's. BRS 2 part LPS/SPS mixed reef. Will do ______ for Acropora.

04/29/2016, 08:04 AM	#6
beermutz123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 62	skimmer I did understand when you said plug it what I'm I pluging

04/26/2016, 02:04 AM	#5
Skim Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brantford ON. Canada Posts: 277	Ok try this as it worked for me when I ran the 150. First thing to know is they are a very sensitive skimmer and it reacts quickly to any change. Take the flute on the pump and close it put a mark on the flute and the body of the pump, then open it 3/4 to 1 full turn hence why the marking. Then plug it in with output fully open and let it run for a while like a hour or so and it should have built up a good froth in the body, this is with the cup off, then you want to bring the water level up very slowly until it reaches where the cup joins the body, what you are looking for at this point is grape size bubbles popping on the surface then add the cup and what you should see when looking at the side of the skimmer is the where the water stops and foam starts should be right around where the skimmer starts to tapper. Then just LEAVE IT ALONE as as I said they are very sensitive and foam levels will go up and down as it chooses, well to whatever affects it, could be the front door opening or you lite up a smoke or fart or vacuum, you may laugh but I am not kidding they remind me of the Downdraft skimmers they reacted the same way Barometric pressure will even affect them. Leave it like this for a day better would be for 2 days and see what you get you maybe surprised and if you have to adjust these must be MICRO adjustments like a mm very small, but the hardest thing is to not touch it. Even if you do what I say and leave it and shut the pump off to empty cup and plug it back in it will foam up like crazy and slowly level back down that is how sensitive they are. What tell you smell that first cup, the Wife will be asking what the hell did you do. Good Luck and try and resist the urge. P.S. you know you are set when you see the top or where the body starts to narrow gets dirty if nit does not you have it set to high and will overflow a some point.

04/29/2016, 08:07 AM	#7
beermutz123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 62	my tank is 125 gal with about 100 lds of rock there 10 fish and a few corals left

04/29/2016, 01:42 PM	#9
beermutz123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 62	I'm sorry I'm new to this forum stuff my question was for skim I just missed read your reply and also why did you get ried of your vertex 150 because I'm thinking the same thing

04/30/2016, 02:26 PM	#10
Skim Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brantford ON. Canada Posts: 277	The one thing that bugged me the most about the Omega was the screw on cup and I use an waste collector with auto shut off and it was a pain when I screwed the top it would spit stuff back from the drain and I decided to go DC with everything I could to get away from AC the only thing AC now is my heater. They are very good skimmers with a good pump and easy to get parts but the you have the final decision.

04/30/2016, 02:39 PM	#11
beermutz123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 62	thks skim for the info I'm working on what you suggested will kept you posted on how it goes. if I cant get it to work ill get a new skimmer I'm looking at a skimz brand have you heard of I'm or if anyone is using one can you please let me know if you like it or not any info would be great. I think I have tried everything else

05/07/2016, 08:53 AM	#12
beermutz123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 62	I think we figured it out the skimmer is working great thk for all of the help everyone

05/07/2016, 06:59 PM	#13
Skim Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brantford ON. Canada Posts: 277	Glad to hear that. I know it's not the easiest, they react so fast if you feed they drop out like bang. If you feed Frozen within 5 min it's like foaming over. Biggest thing with them when you find that spot you just leave it even if you thinks it's too low because chance are it will be coming back shortly.