Vertex Skimmer club - Page 19

frenchie · 07/27/2009, 08:31 PM

well oldreefer i'm gonna tell wife that i'm gonna move older vertex 180 into 75 gallon tank and get new one for 125 gallon tank and sell my euroreef skimmer to almost make up cost of new one. Don't think it will work but gonna try.

jck9 · 07/27/2009, 08:33 PM

lol. only way i convinced mine was to sell some of the "unused" equipment in my basement. plus i told her she could buy her mini horse shes been trying to convince me to get.

frenchie · 07/27/2009, 08:35 PM

thats what i usually do, tell the wife she can buy what ever she wants so i can spend what i want on my tank.

frenchie · 07/27/2009, 08:36 PM

plus i used half my vacation going to ohio 2 weeks ago to visit her family so i can use that against her also.

oldreefer76 · 07/27/2009, 08:50 PM

Hmmmm no used equipment to sell and the wife helps support the tank gonna be a hard sell

jck9 · 07/27/2009, 09:53 PM

i dont notice the footprint being any bigger. if it is its not much. only thing that suck is i have to fiddle with it again to find the sweet spot. lol.

jck9 · 07/27/2009, 09:53 PM

i dont notice the footprint being any bigger. if it is its not much. only thing that suck is i have to fiddle with it again to find the sweet spot. lol.

frenchie · 07/27/2009, 10:00 PM

how many more inches of reaction time do you have in skimmer body now for bubbles compared to old style.

or how much lowere is bubble plate compared to older version.

jck9 · 07/28/2009, 05:03 AM

gen 1

gen 2

Skeptic_07 · 07/28/2009, 12:10 PM

jck, what tank are you using as your sump?

gorey · 07/28/2009, 05:41 PM

I want a GEN 2....... BAD!!!! But im having a hard time fixing something that ain't broke. I might have test the strengh of the gen 1..LOL!!

aquaman05 · 07/28/2009, 06:01 PM

Just wanted to say im part of the club cause of my new skimmer and cant wait to get things setup. My skimmer is sitting in the garage in the sump begging for some water.
Im not sure if i have the gen 1 or 2 though and i beleive its the 100 style.
Getting readdy to start reading this post from page one..lol

jck9 · 07/28/2009, 06:20 PM

skeptic - my sump is an aga 55 gal

cveverly · 07/28/2009, 10:54 PM

Anyone using the IN-250?

What pump does it use and how many watts is it pulling?

I want to put it on a mixed reef, total 200 gallons.

static69static · 07/29/2009, 12:01 PM

Ok guys, looking for some input. I purchased a IN 280 about a month ago and have been struggling. It has overflowed a few times now and after some tinkering yesterday, it looks like the elbow that connects into the top of standpipe is getting plugged with salt creep thus cutting off air into the pump. It also looks like the elbow reduces airflow to pump also. After I cleaned it, I hooked it up again and ran it, when I pull the air line form the elbow, the level in skimmer dropped.

Has anyone else had similiar issues? How do you keep it from clogging up?

jck9 · 07/29/2009, 06:29 PM

you dont have to have the airline hooked up to the elbow. it basically acts as a silencer. if you want to keep it get one from the hardware store that is bigger. is the skimmer section of your sump at a constant level? i would not connect the airline if you think it is causing restriction.

AquaWave523 · 07/29/2009, 06:34 PM

Hi Everyone, I ended up not getting the MSX200 since the footprint is larger than my sump.

I have a 90 gallon tank , what's considered a good model for my tank?

The size of my sump (ex-wet/dry filter) is 20"L X 9.75"W X 18"H

http://www.aquabuys.com/page/aqb/PROD/pca_125_pre

static69static · 07/29/2009, 07:30 PM

Yes, my skimmer section is at a constant level. Get a larger elbow from the hardware store?

Quote:

Originally posted by jck9
you dont have to have the airline hooked up to the elbow. it basically acts as a silencer. if you want to keep it get one from the hardware store that is bigger. is the skimmer section of your sump at a constant level? i would not connect the airline if you think it is causing restriction.

jck9 · 07/30/2009, 05:09 AM

go to lowes or home improvement and look for an elbow. should find one in the plumbing department where the qiuck disconect parts are. it doesnt have to be exactly the same as the old one. i would honestly not even worry about it. take the elbow out of the standpipe. if you need a silencer look up diy air silencer. very simple just uses a pill bottle and some rigid tubing

jck9 · 07/30/2009, 06:30 PM

after reading your post static69 i messed around with mine and the elbow connection for the airline does restrict alot. the level dropped about 1.5" in the neck when i disconnected it. so what i did was just take the elbow out of the standpipe and just put the airline in the hole. works just as good but no restriction

static69static · 07/30/2009, 07:22 PM

That is what I was thinking of doing...so far so good after clearing the elbow, but I'm not aggressively running it wet, very dry right now as I'm afraid of it overflowing again.

When you first start it off, where do you set the level?

Also when you do have it set, what percentage do you have it closed?

I have to turn it almost 3/4 closed to get the head at the level of the bottom of the collection reservior when I first start it up.

Quote:

Originally posted by jck9
after reading your post static69 i messed around with mine and the elbow connection for the airline does restrict alot. the level dropped about 1.5" in the neck when i disconnected it. so what i did was just take the elbow out of the standpipe and just put the airline in the hole. works just as good but no restriction

jck9 · 07/30/2009, 08:51 PM

about the same here.

jck9 · 08/01/2009, 07:01 AM

well ill say its about broke in.

alot of moisture on the cup but you can see how dark and nasty the skimmate is. i cleaned out the cup yesterday morning and made my final adjustment. i think. so this is about 24 hrs worth

tangtang clown · 08/02/2009, 06:40 AM

Looks good, I mean bad.

mojo~ · 08/02/2009, 07:40 AM

Sis I mention I picked up yet another in 100 lol. THis will be my third in 100 i have owned. lol.

07/27/2009, 08:31 PM	#451
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: granite city, IL Posts: 5,730	well oldreefer i'm gonna tell wife that i'm gonna move older vertex 180 into 75 gallon tank and get new one for 125 gallon tank and sell my euroreef skimmer to almost make up cost of new one. Don't think it will work but gonna try. __________________ 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

07/27/2009, 08:35 PM	#453
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: granite city, IL Posts: 5,730	thats what i usually do, tell the wife she can buy what ever she wants so i can spend what i want on my 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

07/27/2009, 08:36 PM	#454
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: granite city, IL Posts: 5,730	plus i used half my vacation going to ohio 2 weeks ago to visit her family so i can use that against her also. __________________ 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

07/27/2009, 08:50 PM	#455
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gahanna, Ohio Posts: 2,407	Hmmmm no used equipment to sell and the wife helps support the tank gonna be a hard sell __________________ 27 g Marineland cube, Eshopps PSK-75H skimmer, 150w Fish Need It MH pendant

07/27/2009, 10:00 PM	#458
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: granite city, IL Posts: 5,730	how many more inches of reaction time do you have in skimmer body now for bubbles compared to old style. or how much lowere is bubble plate compared to older version. __________________ 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

07/27/2009, 08:33 PM	#452
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	lol. only way i convinced mine was to sell some of the "unused" equipment in my basement. plus i told her she could buy her mini horse shes been trying to convince me to get.

07/27/2009, 09:53 PM	#456
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	i dont notice the footprint being any bigger. if it is its not much. only thing that suck is i have to fiddle with it again to find the sweet spot. lol.

07/27/2009, 09:53 PM	#457
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	i dont notice the footprint being any bigger. if it is its not much. only thing that suck is i have to fiddle with it again to find the sweet spot. lol.

07/28/2009, 05:03 AM	#459
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	gen 1 gen 2

07/28/2009, 12:10 PM	#460
Skeptic_07 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lawn guy land Posts: 1,430	jck, what tank are you using as your sump?

07/28/2009, 05:41 PM	#461
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 290	I want a GEN 2....... BAD!!!! But im having a hard time fixing something that ain't broke. I might have test the strengh of the gen 1..LOL!! __________________ 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

07/28/2009, 06:01 PM	#462
aquaman05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 760	Just wanted to say im part of the club cause of my new skimmer and cant wait to get things setup. My skimmer is sitting in the garage in the sump begging for some water. Im not sure if i have the gen 1 or 2 though and i beleive its the 100 style. Getting readdy to start reading this post from page one..lol

07/28/2009, 06:20 PM	#463
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	skeptic - my sump is an aga 55 gal

07/28/2009, 10:54 PM	#464
cveverly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port Clinton, Oh Posts: 1,484	Anyone using the IN-250? What pump does it use and how many watts is it pulling? I want to put it on a mixed reef, total 200 gallons.

07/29/2009, 12:01 PM	#465
static69static Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 61	Ok guys, looking for some input. I purchased a IN 280 about a month ago and have been struggling. It has overflowed a few times now and after some tinkering yesterday, it looks like the elbow that connects into the top of standpipe is getting plugged with salt creep thus cutting off air into the pump. It also looks like the elbow reduces airflow to pump also. After I cleaned it, I hooked it up again and ran it, when I pull the air line form the elbow, the level in skimmer dropped. Has anyone else had similiar issues? How do you keep it from clogging up?

07/29/2009, 06:29 PM	#466
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	you dont have to have the airline hooked up to the elbow. it basically acts as a silencer. if you want to keep it get one from the hardware store that is bigger. is the skimmer section of your sump at a constant level? i would not connect the airline if you think it is causing restriction.

07/29/2009, 06:34 PM	#467
AquaWave523 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 926	Hi Everyone, I ended up not getting the MSX200 since the footprint is larger than my sump. I have a 90 gallon tank , what's considered a good model for my tank? The size of my sump (ex-wet/dry filter) is 20"L X 9.75"W X 18"H http://www.aquabuys.com/page/aqb/PROD/pca_125_pre __________________ "Take your time...going slow always works out best. There's no rush in this hobby" Yes that is a memo Current Tank Info: 175 gal Oceanic bowfront w/ 55 gal sump refugium, MSX 200 protein skimmer,Digital Aquatics Controller, Coralife Aqualight (three 250 watt Metal Halides, dual 96 watt cf, triple moon leds)

07/30/2009, 05:09 AM	#469
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	go to lowes or home improvement and look for an elbow. should find one in the plumbing department where the qiuck disconect parts are. it doesnt have to be exactly the same as the old one. i would honestly not even worry about it. take the elbow out of the standpipe. if you need a silencer look up diy air silencer. very simple just uses a pill bottle and some rigid tubing

07/30/2009, 06:30 PM	#470
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	after reading your post static69 i messed around with mine and the elbow connection for the airline does restrict alot. the level dropped about 1.5" in the neck when i disconnected it. so what i did was just take the elbow out of the standpipe and just put the airline in the hole. works just as good but no restriction

07/30/2009, 08:51 PM	#472
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	about the same here.

08/01/2009, 07:01 AM	#473
jck9 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pataskala, oh Posts: 604	well ill say its about broke in. alot of moisture on the cup but you can see how dark and nasty the skimmate is. i cleaned out the cup yesterday morning and made my final adjustment. i think. so this is about 24 hrs worth

08/02/2009, 06:40 AM	#474
tangtang clown Expert Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,852	Looks good, I mean bad. __________________ Mind over chatter.

08/02/2009, 07:40 AM	#475
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 6,027	Sis I mention I picked up yet another in 100 lol. THis will be my third in 100 i have owned. lol. __________________ Mojo~