Vertex Skimmer club

mojo~ · 09/23/2008, 04:35 PM

Ok all, I have seen a couple picks of these as there will be hitting the market soon. I just ordered one today and will have it thursday. Anyone using one of these yet and if so whats your opinion. Looks alot like euroreef in the neck and it does have a bubble plate. Ill take picks when I get mine.

2dawghouse · 09/23/2008, 05:25 PM

I just looked at the Vertex skimmer online for the first time. It looks pretty good. I dont know of anyone using them, I would like to hear some feed back. But I am curious about a couple of things on the 250 in sump model.

1) Rated for 150-250 gallons, body is 8"DX30"H, with a pump that draws 145 watts. What pump are they running, and specs of the pump?

gcarroll · 09/23/2008, 05:28 PM

I hope those wattage #s are incorrect. If they are correct they are very inefficient pumps.

2dawghouse · 09/23/2008, 05:41 PM

Thats what I was thinking, but if you could mod them to be more efficient, then you might have something. Or the skimmer is way under rated.

shivvy · 09/23/2008, 06:47 PM

I was at premium aquatics talking to them about it. They just brought the whole line on. The skimmer feels real solid. The diameter of the air tube looks pretty large and I think the pump has the same "guts" of a fairly popular brand. I forget the name of the pump..sorry.

I will be buying one too. Keep us posted.

mojo~ · 09/23/2008, 10:36 PM

Here is the in 100 I ordered

shivvy · 09/24/2008, 08:26 AM

that is the one I am planning on getting. how much did you pay?

For people who haven't seen these, there is a bubble plate at the top of that inner chamber behind the logo.

mojo~ · 09/24/2008, 09:09 AM

199 from premium

GSMguy · 09/24/2008, 09:37 AM

id take a bubble magnus 160 over these things anyday.

reesun pumps dont have great reviews.

mojo~ · 09/24/2008, 02:52 PM

anyone else?

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 03:42 PM

my skimmer arrived today. i ll be taking pictures tonight when I get home.

2dawghouse · 09/26/2008, 04:15 PM

Give us full details, I am curious.

shivvy · 09/26/2008, 05:51 PM

yeah yeah yeah!! details!

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 05:56 PM

give me bout 3 hours

acrodave · 09/26/2008, 06:00 PM

its seems like a lot of skimmers are euroreef ripoffs

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 10:06 PM

ok all got it unpacked and fired up. Had to make a stand as my water level was set for 9" and this thing I think will run better around 7" still has to break in. Well it seems to be made pretty well. I would say same level as octo skimmers. The collection cup seems just like the one off the msx 160. The neck is pretty long too. Fired it up and it looks pretty good. you all want some pics?

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 10:10 PM

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 10:13 PM

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 10:14 PM

that was about 3 min of run time... lol

shivvy · 09/26/2008, 10:19 PM

thanks you! Keep us informed...I am getting this skimmer for sure.

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 10:25 PM

Here is a link my first shot a video....
http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=DSCF0628.flv

mojo~ · 09/26/2008, 10:27 PM

mojo~ · 09/27/2008, 01:08 AM

the foam level is actualy coming down a little as its breaking in. So far its skimming!!! lol Hope this was helpful to everyone.

uhuru · 09/27/2008, 07:57 AM

I like the logo

mojo~ · 09/27/2008, 09:36 AM

I just got back from work and its getting a good foam head on it already, I made my stand shorter as well . It is now in 8 inches of water. I am actually suprised that its getting a thick foam head on it already. I only took my MSX 200 out just a couple days ago. i ll take a few more pics tonight to give you all a 24 hour update. I hope this is helpful for some...

09/23/2008, 04:35 PM	#1
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Vertex Skimmer club Ok all, I have seen a couple picks of these as there will be hitting the market soon. I just ordered one today and will have it thursday. Anyone using one of these yet and if so whats your opinion. Looks alot like euroreef in the neck and it does have a bubble plate. Ill take picks when I get mine.

09/23/2008, 05:25 PM	#2
2dawghouse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 599	I just looked at the Vertex skimmer online for the first time. It looks pretty good. I dont know of anyone using them, I would like to hear some feed back. But I am curious about a couple of things on the 250 in sump model. 1) Rated for 150-250 gallons, body is 8"DX30"H, with a pump that draws 145 watts. What pump are they running, and specs of the pump? __________________ Mike, Ever meet someone and think, this motherf@#$%er will be the reason I go to jail today Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, 3X250 HQI, 75 sump w/ refugium

09/23/2008, 05:28 PM	#3
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	I hope those wattage #s are incorrect. If they are correct they are very inefficient pumps. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

09/23/2008, 05:41 PM	#4
2dawghouse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 599	Thats what I was thinking, but if you could mod them to be more efficient, then you might have something. Or the skimmer is way under rated. __________________ Mike, Ever meet someone and think, this motherf@#$%er will be the reason I go to jail today Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, 3X250 HQI, 75 sump w/ refugium

09/23/2008, 06:47 PM	#5
shivvy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 217	I was at premium aquatics talking to them about it. They just brought the whole line on. The skimmer feels real solid. The diameter of the air tube looks pretty large and I think the pump has the same "guts" of a fairly popular brand. I forget the name of the pump..sorry. I will be buying one too. Keep us posted. __________________ I Like Ducks Current Tank Info: 14g BC 175wMH

09/23/2008, 10:36 PM	#6
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Here is the in 100 I ordered __________________ Mojo~

09/24/2008, 08:26 AM	#7
shivvy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 217	that is the one I am planning on getting. how much did you pay? For people who haven't seen these, there is a bubble plate at the top of that inner chamber behind the logo. __________________ I Like Ducks Current Tank Info: 14g BC 175wMH

09/24/2008, 09:09 AM	#8
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	199 from premium __________________ Mojo~

09/24/2008, 09:37 AM	#9
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	id take a bubble magnus 160 over these things anyday. reesun pumps dont have great reviews. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/24/2008, 02:52 PM	#10
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	anyone else? __________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 03:42 PM	#11
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	my skimmer arrived today. i ll be taking pictures tonight when I get home. __________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 04:15 PM	#12
2dawghouse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 599	Give us full details, I am curious. __________________ Mike, Ever meet someone and think, this motherf@#$%er will be the reason I go to jail today Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, 3X250 HQI, 75 sump w/ refugium

09/26/2008, 05:51 PM	#13
shivvy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 217	yeah yeah yeah!! details! __________________ I Like Ducks Current Tank Info: 14g BC 175wMH

09/26/2008, 05:56 PM	#14
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	give me bout 3 hours __________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 06:00 PM	#15
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	its seems like a lot of skimmers are euroreef ripoffs __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

09/26/2008, 10:06 PM	#16
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	ok all got it unpacked and fired up. Had to make a stand as my water level was set for 9" and this thing I think will run better around 7" still has to break in. Well it seems to be made pretty well. I would say same level as octo skimmers. The collection cup seems just like the one off the msx 160. The neck is pretty long too. Fired it up and it looks pretty good. you all want some pics? __________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 10:10 PM	#17
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	__________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 10:13 PM	#18
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647

09/26/2008, 10:14 PM	#19
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	that was about 3 min of run time... lol __________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 10:19 PM	#20
shivvy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 217	thanks you! Keep us informed...I am getting this skimmer for sure. __________________ I Like Ducks Current Tank Info: 14g BC 175wMH

09/26/2008, 10:25 PM	#21
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Here is a link my first shot a video.... http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=DSCF0628.flv __________________ Mojo~

09/26/2008, 10:27 PM	#22
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	__________________ Mojo~

09/27/2008, 01:08 AM	#23
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	the foam level is actualy coming down a little as its breaking in. So far its skimming!!! lol Hope this was helpful to everyone. __________________ Mojo~

09/27/2008, 07:57 AM	#24
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	I like the logo __________________ August 2011 TOTM

09/27/2008, 09:36 AM	#25
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	I just got back from work and its getting a good foam head on it already, I made my stand shorter as well . It is now in 8 inches of water. I am actually suprised that its getting a thick foam head on it already. I only took my MSX 200 out just a couple days ago. i ll take a few more pics tonight to give you all a 24 hour update. I hope this is helpful for some... __________________ Mojo~