Vertex Omega 130 skimmer - Page 2

MedRed · 11/19/2013, 10:49 AM

looks like a really good deal on the Vertex Omega 130 and 150 from BRS for Black Friday. Scroll down to see the post. Looks like the 130 will be in stock this week!

https://www.facebook.com/BulkReefSupply

Saltwatercoral2 · 11/19/2013, 12:18 PM

the omega 130 is already in stock.. But they don't have it on there site yet. They posted a picture of all the omega 130 boxes.

E.intheC · 11/19/2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

looks like a really good deal on the Vertex Omega 130 and 150 from BRS for Black Friday. Scroll down to see the post. Looks like the 130 will be in stock this week!

https://www.facebook.com/BulkReefSupply

If the 130 ends up being $200 I will definitely order one. It's quite the discount, so let's see what happens.

MedRed · 11/19/2013, 05:48 PM

That is an amazing price for sure. They've reached 2,000 likes. It's time to put that puppy on sale!

MedRed · 11/22/2013, 03:19 AM

For the next 20 hours, Bulk Reef Supply is offering the Vertex Omega 130 for $200 and the 150 for $250!

E.intheC · 11/22/2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

For the next 20 hours, Bulk Reef Supply is offering the Vertex Omega 130 for $200 and the 150 for $250!

Thanks for this! I just placed the order

Edit: Free shipping also... So that's always fun.

Maximus · 11/22/2013, 10:36 AM

Can't decide if I should go with the 130 or the 150. I have a 75g tank and I'm sure a 130 would be enough but I always like to oversize my skimmers.

FlyPenFly · 11/22/2013, 11:11 AM

I would go with the 150... they seem to use the same pump but with different wattages and air draw numbers. The bigger body of the 150 though will mean you have a larger reaction chamber and longer more thorough contact time.

Maximus · 11/22/2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyPenFly

I would go with the 150... they seem to use the same pump but with different wattages and air draw numbers. The bigger body of the 150 though will mean you have a larger reaction chamber and longer more thorough contact time.

I like your thinking but I've read that the 150 pump as impeller problems. I wonder if the 130 would have less problems?

FlyPenFly · 11/22/2013, 11:54 AM

The impeller problems were fixed and I wouldn't expect anything selling now from a high volume seller like BRS to have the old impellers.

Terefel · 11/22/2013, 01:08 PM

Oooh. About to pull the trigger on this after getting the BRS email this morning. I'm setting up a 40G with 20 sump and have been looking into skimmers but thought these were way above my range but now...... debating between the 130 and 150. Any thoughts? Might potentially upsize the tank at a mich mater date so its a consideration, but not a huge one. Thanks!

Edit: N/M. Just bought the 130. Let's see what happens!

Ron99 · 11/22/2013, 02:02 PM

Vertex rates their skimmers very conservatively. The 130 is rated for up to 100 gallons heavily stocked and in my experience they mean HEAVILY stocked. So the 130 should be great for the 40 to 90 gallon tanks. I wouldn't use the 150 on anything smaller than a 60 gallon personally. But I've heard of people running the 150 on systems as large as 300 to 400 gallons and being happy with them

FlyPenFly · 11/22/2013, 02:26 PM

AC pumps are pretty known quantities. I would generally go with the wattage these pumps are using as a more accurate reflection of actual filtering capacity than unverified gallon and draw numbers.

Terefel · 11/22/2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron99

Vertex rates their skimmers very conservatively. The 130 is rated for up to 100 gallons heavily stocked and in my experience they mean HEAVILY stocked. So the 130 should be great for the 40 to 90 gallon tanks. I wouldn't use the 150 on anything smaller than a 60 gallon personally. But I've heard of people running the 150 on systems as large as 300 to 400 gallons and being happy with them

Excellent, thanks!

evsalty · 11/22/2013, 03:20 PM

Bought the 150 this morning. Great price so couldn't pass it up. I was considering going with the Bubble Magus Curve 7 or the SSA version but at this price it seemed to be a no brainer. The AquaMaxx was another one I was considering or one of the DCS RO's, probably the 170.

MedRed · 11/22/2013, 05:04 PM

I've got a 60 gallon with a 20 gallon sump for about 60 total gallons of actual water. It's lightly stocked. I'd heard from Jeremy and premium aquatics and Jen at pro line that the 150 would probably be an inconsistent skimmer for my tank. I've been waiting on the 130 and just ordered it last night!

Ron99 · 11/22/2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

I've got a 60 gallon with a 20 gallon sump for about 60 total gallons of actual water. It's lightly stocked. I'd heard from Jeremy and premium aquatics and Jen at pro line that the 150 would probably be an inconsistent skimmer for my tank. I've been waiting on the 130 and just ordered it last night!

Sounds like you made the right choice. And got a great deal

indyjaco · 11/22/2013, 08:05 PM

My Omega 150 seems inconsistent on my 125 to show how much these skimmers can pull.

I also have 16 fish.

heritage · 11/24/2013, 10:05 AM

Anyone know what the operating depth of the 130 is ?

MedRed · 11/24/2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by heritage

Anyone know what the operating depth of the 130 is ?

130 has a max of 9" and a min of 6.5"
150 has a max of 9.5" and a min of 7"

heritage · 11/24/2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

130 has a max of 9" and a min of 6.5"
150 has a max of 9.5" and a min of 7"

Good deal. I'm at 8" with my nwb110 so if I need to raise it an inch, not a big deal.
Thanks

MedRed · 11/24/2013, 10:53 AM

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

LinkinReef · 11/24/2013, 07:38 PM

Pulled the trigger on one of the 130's as well! I previously owned a vertex alpha 200 and I really liked the quality. I wonder how quiet the omega's pump compares to the red dragon from the alpha?

E.intheC · 11/24/2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LinkinReef

Pulled the trigger on one of the 130's as well! I previously owned a vertex alpha 200 and I really liked the quality. I wonder how quiet the omega's pump compares to the red dragon from the alpha?

Nice! I think it's a newer Sicce, right? I have a Sicce return pump and I've used Tunze Hydrofoamers (almost exactly the same) before and they're very quiet pumps. I don't think anything is as quiet as a Red Dragon, but those are tough shoes to fill.

LinkinReef · 11/24/2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by E.intheC

Nice! I think it's a newer Sicce, right? I have a Sicce return pump and I've used Tunze Hydrofoamers (almost exactly the same) before and they're very quiet pumps. I don't think anything is as quiet as a Red Dragon, but those are tough shoes to fill.

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

11/19/2013, 10:49 AM	#26
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	looks like a really good deal on the Vertex Omega 130 and 150 from BRS for Black Friday. Scroll down to see the post. Looks like the 130 will be in stock this week! https://www.facebook.com/BulkReefSupply __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

11/19/2013, 05:48 PM	#29
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	That is an amazing price for sure. They've reached 2,000 likes. It's time to put that puppy on sale! __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

11/22/2013, 03:19 AM	#30
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	For the next 20 hours, Bulk Reef Supply is offering the Vertex Omega 130 for $200 and the 150 for $250! __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

11/22/2013, 10:36 AM	#32
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Can't decide if I should go with the 130 or the 150. I have a 75g tank and I'm sure a 130 would be enough but I always like to oversize my skimmers. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/22/2013, 01:08 PM	#36
Terefel Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 303	Oooh. About to pull the trigger on this after getting the BRS email this morning. I'm setting up a 40G with 20 sump and have been looking into skimmers but thought these were way above my range but now...... debating between the 130 and 150. Any thoughts? Might potentially upsize the tank at a mich mater date so its a consideration, but not a huge one. Thanks! Edit: N/M. Just bought the 130. Let's see what happens! __________________ Young and growing 40B mixed reef Last edited by Terefel; 11/22/2013 at 01:31 PM.

11/19/2013, 12:18 PM	#27
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	the omega 130 is already in stock.. But they don't have it on there site yet. They posted a picture of all the omega 130 boxes.

11/22/2013, 11:11 AM	#33
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	I would go with the 150... they seem to use the same pump but with different wattages and air draw numbers. The bigger body of the 150 though will mean you have a larger reaction chamber and longer more thorough contact time.

11/22/2013, 11:54 AM	#35
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	The impeller problems were fixed and I wouldn't expect anything selling now from a high volume seller like BRS to have the old impellers.

11/22/2013, 02:02 PM	#37
Ron99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Rock, BC, Canada Posts: 176	Vertex rates their skimmers very conservatively. The 130 is rated for up to 100 gallons heavily stocked and in my experience they mean HEAVILY stocked. So the 130 should be great for the 40 to 90 gallon tanks. I wouldn't use the 150 on anything smaller than a 60 gallon personally. But I've heard of people running the 150 on systems as large as 300 to 400 gallons and being happy with them

11/22/2013, 02:26 PM	#38
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	AC pumps are pretty known quantities. I would generally go with the wattage these pumps are using as a more accurate reflection of actual filtering capacity than unverified gallon and draw numbers.

11/22/2013, 03:20 PM	#40
evsalty hmmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Mesa, AZ Posts: 3,531	Bought the 150 this morning. Great price so couldn't pass it up. I was considering going with the Bubble Magus Curve 7 or the SSA version but at this price it seemed to be a no brainer. The AquaMaxx was another one I was considering or one of the DCS RO's, probably the 170.

11/22/2013, 05:04 PM	#41
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	I've got a 60 gallon with a 20 gallon sump for about 60 total gallons of actual water. It's lightly stocked. I'd heard from Jeremy and premium aquatics and Jen at pro line that the 150 would probably be an inconsistent skimmer for my tank. I've been waiting on the 130 and just ordered it last night! __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

11/22/2013, 08:05 PM	#43
indyjaco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 726	My Omega 150 seems inconsistent on my 125 to show how much these skimmers can pull. I also have 16 fish. __________________ Jacob SCA 120G RB 48 V2

11/24/2013, 10:05 AM	#44
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	Anyone know what the operating depth of the 130 is ? __________________ Chris

11/24/2013, 10:53 AM	#47
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	I doubt you'll need to raise it. The sweet spot on the 150 is 8-8.5" __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

11/24/2013, 07:38 PM	#48
LinkinReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 987	Pulled the trigger on one of the 130's as well! I previously owned a vertex alpha 200 and I really liked the quality. I wonder how quiet the omega's pump compares to the red dragon from the alpha? __________________ 34g