Vertex Omega 130 skimmer - Page 3

E.intheC · 11/24/2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LinkinReef

Yeah I kind of thought so since just the red dragon pump alone is more expensive that the whole omega skimmer with pump. Either way I can't wait to check it out

Exactly. BK is coming out with a very similar skimmer with a Red Dragon pump, though. It's on sale for $650

heritage · 11/24/2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

I doubt you'll need to raise it. The sweet spot on the 150 is 8-8.5"

Even better, plug and play.

evo_2679 · 11/24/2013, 11:39 PM

Just pulled the trigger on one of the 130's right now !!! Since I just did a water change today and my SCA-302 skimmer pump stopped working ..

MedRed · 11/25/2013, 04:19 AM

I did the free shipping, so it will be a week before my skimmer arrives. hopefully someone will get theirs before then!

s2nhle · 11/25/2013, 09:34 AM

I am still debating between 150 and 130. May get 130 since 150 is out of stock now.

Idoc822 · 11/25/2013, 09:43 AM

I just ordered the Vertex 150 from BRS this week-end too. I'm going to be running it on my 90 gallon. I'm still trying to get everything set-up but when i saw this steal(oops i meant deal) on BRS, I just couldn't pass it up. I got a pretty pricey skimmer for a great price. Also I like the fact that it has a valve to help you control the air, figure that will help me dial it in even more once everything is set up. I will post again when it arrives.

evsalty · 11/25/2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

I did the free shipping, so it will be a week before my skimmer arrives. hopefully someone will get theirs before then!

Me too. The holiday is adding a few extra days as well. Mine shipped on Friday but won't be here until next Monday darn it. Oh well, the low low price and free shipping makes it worth the wait.

OffDaHook · 11/26/2013, 03:11 AM

Anyone know the neck size of the Omega 130?

Dashylock · 11/26/2013, 01:09 PM

Just ordered one as well...this is turning out to be an expensive week @ BRS

Pen3 · 11/26/2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OffDaHook

Anyone know the neck size of the Omega 130?

I just checked it with my caliper and it says exactly 80mm OD and the acrylic is 4mm thick.

Joel_155 · 11/27/2013, 12:33 AM

I have been debating this skimmer to replace my Cadlights TIA1150 and when I got the email last Friday saying they were in stock I ordered it instantly. Should be here first part of next week and I'm pretty excited. My tank is a 60 gallon cube with 15 gallons in the sump.

ihigh · 11/27/2013, 01:57 AM

i wanted the 150, it was OOS so I grabbed the 120 for my 120g+29 with moderate fish load (3 tangs, 3 wrasse, 1 mandarin). Now the 150 is in stock, and the 120 is OOS, but my 120 is 1 day from being delivered. SUCKS TO BE MEEE

OffDaHook · 11/27/2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Pen3

I just checked it with my caliper and it says exactly 80mm OD and the acrylic is 4mm thick.

Thanks! It seems to be the same with the BK 150.

YoungREEFA · 11/27/2013, 10:06 AM

Mine comes today

E.intheC · 11/27/2013, 11:35 AM

Make sure to post some pics and your thoughts! Mine isn't coming until Monday.

MedRed · 11/27/2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ihigh

i wanted the 150, it was OOS so I grabbed the 120 for my 120g+29 with moderate fish load (3 tangs, 3 wrasse, 1 mandarin). Now the 150 is in stock, and the 120 is OOS, but my 120 is 1 day from being delivered. SUCKS TO BE MEEE

150 looks like it is still out of stock again

heritage · 11/27/2013, 05:23 PM

Mine didn't even ship yet. Still processing.

So at 8" that puts the outlet under water ?

YoungREEFA · 11/27/2013, 05:47 PM

She has Arrived!

Terefel · 11/27/2013, 05:50 PM

Nice! Can't wait. Mine comes on Monday.

YoungREEFA · 11/27/2013, 06:21 PM

I cant figure put how to upload multiple photos
Am I the first reefer on the forum to get the skimmer and post?!

meshwheel · 11/27/2013, 07:15 PM

Awesome! That thing is fricken sweet looking! Looks like a 900.00 bubble king!

Joel_155 · 11/27/2013, 10:31 PM

Should I try and raise mine up 1 inch? Water level in my sump is at 9 inches....when I get it btw..should come Monday

evsalty · 11/28/2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungREEFA

I cant figure put how to upload multiple photos
Am I the first reefer on the forum to get the skimmer and post?!

Try to rotate the pics before you save and upload them. I am viewing these on a shared work computer and did not want to save it to rotate it so I literally just picked up and rotated the monitor itself lol.

My 150 will be here Monday

E.intheC · 11/28/2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by evsalty

Try to rotate the pics before you save and upload them. I am viewing these on a shared work computer and did not want to save it to rotate it so I literally just picked up and rotated the monitor itself lol.

My 150 will be here Monday

Photoshop has been flipping pictures like that (and upside-down) for a few months now. Very frustrating.

My 130 is supposed to arrive on Monday, but the tracking information says it's about 10 miles from my house at one of their distribution facilities.

captnHaddock · 11/28/2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungREEFA

I cant figure put how to upload multiple photos
Am I the first reefer on the forum to get the skimmer and post?!

nice. is it the 130? if so, can you confirm its footprint?

11/24/2013, 11:39 PM	#53
evo_2679 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ****NORCAL**** RELOCATED TO TUCSON, AZ Posts: 476	Just pulled the trigger on one of the 130's right now !!! Since I just did a water change today and my SCA-302 skimmer pump stopped working .. __________________ Current Tank Info: 26.2g Rimless / 15 g Acrylic Sump / APEX / MP10 / Radion XR30w G2 / Vertex Omega 130 / BM T-01 Doser / ATO

11/25/2013, 04:19 AM	#54
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	I did the free shipping, so it will be a week before my skimmer arrives. hopefully someone will get theirs before then! __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

11/25/2013, 09:43 AM	#56
Idoc822 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2	Vertex 150 I just ordered the Vertex 150 from BRS this week-end too. I'm going to be running it on my 90 gallon. I'm still trying to get everything set-up but when i saw this steal(oops i meant deal) on BRS, I just couldn't pass it up. I got a pretty pricey skimmer for a great price. Also I like the fact that it has a valve to help you control the air, figure that will help me dial it in even more once everything is set up. I will post again when it arrives. Last edited by Idoc822; 11/25/2013 at 10:13 AM.

11/27/2013, 11:35 AM	#65
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Make sure to post some pics and your thoughts! Mine isn't coming until Monday. __________________ -Eric

11/27/2013, 05:23 PM	#67
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	Mine didn't even ship yet. Still processing. So at 8" that puts the outlet under water ? __________________ Chris

11/25/2013, 09:34 AM	#55
s2nhle Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 298	I am still debating between 150 and 130. May get 130 since 150 is out of stock now.

11/26/2013, 03:11 AM	#58
OffDaHook Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 515	Anyone know the neck size of the Omega 130?

11/26/2013, 01:09 PM	#59
Dashylock Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 497	Just ordered one as well...this is turning out to be an expensive week @ BRS

11/27/2013, 12:33 AM	#61
Joel_155 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,402	I have been debating this skimmer to replace my Cadlights TIA1150 and when I got the email last Friday saying they were in stock I ordered it instantly. Should be here first part of next week and I'm pretty excited. My tank is a 60 gallon cube with 15 gallons in the sump.

11/27/2013, 01:57 AM	#62
ihigh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 118	i wanted the 150, it was OOS so I grabbed the 120 for my 120g+29 with moderate fish load (3 tangs, 3 wrasse, 1 mandarin). Now the 150 is in stock, and the 120 is OOS, but my 120 is 1 day from being delivered. SUCKS TO BE MEEE

11/27/2013, 10:06 AM	#64
YoungREEFA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 895	Mine comes today

11/27/2013, 05:50 PM	#69
Terefel Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 303	Nice! Can't wait. Mine comes on Monday. __________________ Young and growing 40B mixed reef

11/27/2013, 07:15 PM	#71
meshwheel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,430	Awesome! That thing is fricken sweet looking! Looks like a 900.00 bubble king! __________________ ............And then the cops showed up

11/27/2013, 10:31 PM	#72
Joel_155 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,402	Should I try and raise mine up 1 inch? Water level in my sump is at 9 inches....when I get it btw..should come Monday Last edited by Joel_155; 11/27/2013 at 10:32 PM. Reason: Added though