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brad
01/26/2016, 05:43 PM
I have had a Vertex 180 for 6 years. The first pump lasted only a few months. The 2nd pump died today. Can anyone suggest a replacement? Bubble blaster?

brad
01/26/2016, 06:22 PM
I think I am picking up an Octopus 5000 ext as a replacement, but I'd still like to know, since I will sell the old skimmer.

Pablos RSM 450
01/26/2016, 06:25 PM
I have had a Vertex 180 for 6 years. The first pump lasted only a few months. The 2nd pump died today. Can anyone suggest a replacement? Bubble blaster?

Brother I have used Reef Octopus,Vertex, ASM, Red Sea, Aquamaxx, RLSS. I have just ordered a life reef svs2-24 inch. The RLSS r6i has been awesome but I want to get away from needle wheel skimmers since as has happened to you needle wheel pumps are expensive and hard to find. The life reef will work with any pump 600+ gph. If you dont go my route the RLSS r8i od db8 will be good enough to replace the Vertex. I cannot speak for the life reef yet but out of the skinmers I mentioned RLSS has been the best so far.

NyReefNoob
01/26/2016, 06:31 PM
get the sicce psk 1000

Reel North
01/26/2016, 10:56 PM
Lifereef. I have the 36" external. It's a freakin beast. I haven't adjusted it in 6 months. And what's cool? You can use whatever pump you want.

brad
01/27/2016, 05:25 PM
Sorry, this was a Vertex IN - 280.

MIKE NY
01/27/2016, 07:04 PM
My next pump with this one dies on mine...bubble Blaster 5000