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04/20/2012, 05:08 PM | #1351 |
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Here it is. The micro bubbles are NOT so white:
I turned it off and turned back on to show how it runs usually: Thanks for looking into this! |
04/20/2012, 05:11 PM | #1352 |
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aravindk, "This video is private" is the message that I get when I hit play.
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04/20/2012, 07:33 PM | #1353 |
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Oops! it is fixed now.
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04/21/2012, 06:44 AM | #1354 |
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Alpha 250 Tuning
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I need some help figuring out how to properly tune my vertex alpha 250. Just for clarity, I must admit, that I know very little about the terms used with skimmers (especially in this thread) so my questions may be very elementary. I have a 300 gallon mixed reef, heavily stocked and heavily fed tank. I'm a classic case of someone hiring someone else to set up the tank and now being clueless of the operations until the guy left the area and I found this forum. Here's my problem, I cant dial in the skimmer very effectively. My skimmer cup fills up every day with this weak watery skimmate. When I see the pics of other peoples skimmate im a bit jealous because I feel mine is way too wet. When I turn the standpipe just a tad (maybe an 1/8th of an inch), my skimmer produces less and more thicker skimmate but it produces an extremely small amount. I went from emptying the cup everyday to emptying the cup once a week. I feed my tank extremely heavy and would expect a quicker fill of my cup but it's not happening. I've read about all the nuances to proper operation of this skimmer, but am struggling with finding the sweet spot. Any ideas? Here's what I've done after reading the advice here. My water level in the sump is 9.5". The white plastic thing (volute?) was closed and then opened two full turns. The valve thing (sorry not sure what the technical term is) is barely open. I've turned it in various positions but either I get overflowing skimmer, watery skimmate, slow filling skimmate or no skimmate. Right now I'm getting one collection cup full every 6 to 7 days, but the neck is quickly coated with a thick gross sludge. If I dial it an eighth inch clockwise, I get a clean neck and watery skimmate. What am I doing wrong? Or is my skimmer under/over sized for my tank? |
04/23/2012, 09:24 AM | #1355 |
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Emptying the cup once a week is just fine, and actually about where it probably needs to be in my opinion. The skimmer is sized appropriately and everything seems to be in working order by dumping the cup weekly. Enjoy!
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Jeremy can you post a link to the alpha 200 adjustable volute I can't seem to find it on the website anymore
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07/03/2012, 03:03 PM | #1357 |
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We took them down because we were out of stock for a long time. I just got a couple in so if you need one just shoot me an email if you're placing an order and I'll add it on for you. jeremy@premiumaquatics.com
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07/06/2012, 08:20 PM | #1358 |
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I see alot of new parts to the alpha 170 -200 and up..the impeller the nozzle on the pump etc..i bought mine over 2 years ago and didn't have those upgrades at the time how can i get my units up to date? especially the 170 with the push pull type of nose if it gets bumped there goes my perfect setting ...now they have the screw type adjuster that seems better? well any input is appreciated.
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07/08/2012, 10:13 PM | #1360 |
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Hi Jeremy did the new Vertex Alpha 250's make it in yet?
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Vertex Alpha 200 Cone Skimmer – Setup, Modification, Tune Up
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I think I joined the club. I was looking for this skimmer few months and finally got it. I’m very happy with the performance so far. The Red Dragon pump is the smoothest and quietest pump I've ever had. Pump is completely silent. System: 150G DT and 50G Sump, reef mixed, med bioload. Simmer settings: 1. It is running at 10" 2. Wedge pipe close 60% 3. Venturi - out 2 turns Important: The Footprint is exactly 10" x 15 3/4" NOT 10" x 18". It was very important to me because I have limited space in my sump. Attachment 197205 Attachment 197206 Attachment 197207 Last edited by drgorecki; 08/17/2012 at 02:23 PM. |
07/21/2012, 09:57 PM | #1365 |
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I keep getting an error when I try to look at the photos...
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07/21/2012, 09:59 PM | #1366 |
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nice! I think its time for me to upgrade my 200 to a 300! best skimmer I've ever had.
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I was looking for a Vertex Alpha 250 but I couldn't find one anywhere...
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07/23/2012, 07:28 AM | #1371 |
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I would think the 250 would be the way to go for that size system then. You might be able to make a 200 work, but I think you're at the max with that.
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07/30/2012, 09:10 AM | #1373 |
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Jeremy, would you mind giving me an advise on which vertex i should choose
my main tank gonna be 60"x28"x28" 195gal sump 42"x20"x16" 55gal i will heavily stocked the tank with coral and lots of fishes. if i go with 200 will it be ok? or if i go with 300 and only using one pump? ( for future update with bigger tank, will this method works? ) thanks in advance |
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