Vertex skimmer

[sirclintler]

I have recently aquired 2 vertex protein skimmer's I believe thy are an old model because they have the grey pvc rather than the red. And they are missing the pumps, but I got them for free so... what is the best way to identify them to spec out pumps? The only info on the skimmer is the decal vertex.

[mcgyvr]

Google images search?
post pictures here?
look on the vertex site? http://www.vertexaquaristik.com

[vhuang168]

They are probably made by Royal Exclusive.

Most Vertex skimmers are white.

Most Reef octopus skimmers are red.

Pictures?

Is there anything written on the lid?


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[sirclintler]

Nothing on the lid and I cannot find anything the same in images. On the new vertex models they are red and white mine are grey ( pvc) and black where the white is. I will get some pics up tonight

[sirclintler]

It appears to be a vertex IN 180. All I have to go by right now are the measurements

[Greybeard]

I needed a new impeller for my Vertex. Called BRS, they gave me a name and number for a US based parts supplier for Vertex. I didn't keep the number, but he was very helpful... got me the right part, fairly quickly. His name was Jason, email was jason@vertextechnologies.net

Best of luck :)

[sirclintler]

Thank you

[sirclintler]

OK so I have been forwarded on and on but now I have some info I do have a vertex IN 180 with no pump, Adam from vertex advised the pump was about 1000lph
Or some where around 260g. So I need a pump I am able to make an adapter within reason. Thoughts on pumps?

[Greybeard]

If you can't find out what the original pump was, I'd just pick up a similar sized needle wheel pump and retrofit it.

I like Sicce pumps. Sicce SK200 would seem to be about right.

[sirclintler]

Thank you

[sirclintler]

Thoughts on moding the vertex in180 to accept the aquatrance 3000s? The pump is a bit smaller than I would like but it is a close fit and it seems to be the direct replacement for the bubble blaster on the reef octo.