Vertex Skimmer club - Page 81

mark54321 · 04/26/2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaGGed

So I have a USED Vertex IN-180 with factory pump sitting in 8.5 inches of water. For the last month it was very easy to dial in. Now in the last two days even with it wide open the water level inside the skimmer sits half way up the collection cup. Ive taken the pump out cleaned it made sure the venturi wasnt plugged. Im at a loss of what could be causing this. Someone please help. I dont want this thing to overflow while Im away from home

UPDATE!!!
Well after a little more tinkering I found out the root of the problem. The elbow for the airline was clogged with who knows what sort of nasty. But all is good and running like a champ again!

Had the same problem with mine.I don't attach air line to the elbow no more.I think it restricted too much air flow anyway.

zhewitt04 · 04/30/2012, 09:30 PM

Hello, I ahve a question with the vertex in-180. I didn't read all 80 pages so if this has been covered I appoligize. I am curious if there is anyway to upgrade my current pump to a larger pump in order to increase productivity. I was hoping I could run a mag7 or somthing with a ventri in order to produce more skim. Would this work or is there more to it than just size? Secondly could the skimmer be ran external? I want to run a larger pump up to the skimmer and then conintue the return with PVC. will this work?
Thanks

Waggs · 04/30/2012, 11:26 PM

I think they were designed with the amount of water flow that the pump came with it is optimized for best performance. As for running outside the sump. You might want to look up Vertex and ask them.

zhewitt04 · 05/01/2012, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waggs

I think they were designed with the amount of water flow that the pump came with it is optimized for best performance. As for running outside the sump. You might want to look up Vertex and ask them.

Thanks!

sondaar · 05/15/2012, 10:50 AM

Can anyone tell me what size tubing is used for the colection cup drain on an IN-180?
Thanks

Jeffrey NY · 05/19/2012, 07:52 PM

Need help! I want to sell my Brand new Vertex alpha 170 skimmer, but I don't know where to post it? Thanks in advance for all the help.

sandwi54 · 05/19/2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffrey NY

Need help! I want to sell my Brand new Vertex alpha 170 skimmer, but I don't know where to post it? Thanks in advance for all the help.

You need to have more than 50 post counts in order to post a for sale ad.

For sale ads are posted in the regional forums.

blackgate · 05/27/2012, 04:31 AM

Just pulled the trigger on an alpha 170. Saw it perform at a friend's house and it was rockin! Hard to part with that much money, but the quality was way more than impressive.

illcssd · 06/06/2012, 12:24 PM

I have the vertex in-180 and for the past few weeks it's been working fine. Then two days ago, i started getting a massive amount of microbubbles and I don't know how to stop it. I haven't changed anything, or dosed anything. Any suggestions?

Chromey316 · 06/06/2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illcssd

I have the vertex in-180 and for the past few weeks it's been working fine. Then two days ago, i started getting a massive amount of microbubbles and I don't know how to stop it. I haven't changed anything, or dosed anything. Any suggestions?

When have you cleaned the pump and impeller last?

illcssd · 06/06/2012, 01:35 PM

4 weeks ago when i received it. It was used, and I gave it a good cleaning/vinegar soak.

gannmann9876 · 06/17/2012, 06:54 AM

I have an in 180 with a bb 3000. I get a lot of microbubbles. I was wondering if anyone has tried the bb2000 on this skimmer.

coffeetwitch · 07/08/2012, 10:35 PM

will the in-100 work well enough for a heavily stocked 90 gallon with a 40breeder sump or should i cough up another 100$ for the in180?

thanks guys.

EvMiBo · 07/09/2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffeetwitch

will the in-100 work well enough for a heavily stocked 90 gallon with a 40breeder sump or should i cough up another 100$ for the in180?

thanks guys.

I would cough up the extra $ for the 180.

eggiel · 07/09/2012, 10:51 AM

Vertex Should make a cleaning head for the IN series skimmers
I have one in my Vertex Alpha 200 and it rocks

coffeetwitch · 07/10/2012, 09:02 PM

thanks for the reply, now to read through this whole thread to find out more about the pump that seems to be mentioned a lot, and to find the actual footprint vs the advertised 14" x 10½" on the vertex website.

coffeetwitch · 07/12/2012, 07:43 AM

Ok so I'm confused. I cannot put a bubble blaster hy-2000s on a 3rd gen in-100 body?

I know that it was recomended to get the in-180 but I'm just trying to get all my bases covered by way of options.

mojo~ · 07/12/2012, 08:06 PM

the 2000 bb pumps is too large for the 100 body. The 2000 pump will put out 1200 lph of air. you should look at getting the tunze 9410 instead.

mojo~ · 07/12/2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gannmann9876

I have an in 180 with a bb 3000. I get a lot of microbubbles. I was wondering if anyone has tried the bb2000 on this skimmer.

the 2000 is a better fit. The 3000 can work but really its too large for the body and neck. The pump pulls too much water and is causing you to push bubbles out the skimmer.

coffeetwitch · 07/12/2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo~

the 2000 bb pumps is too large for the 100 body. The 2000 pump will put out 1200 lph of air. you should look at getting the tunze 9410 instead.

sorry mojo, i ment to say 1000, i just fat fingered my phone when i typed that.

its just that while i know i want to go plus one on my skimmer, im just concerned that a 180 would be too big for my planed 90g. im hoping that a bb 1000 pump would make the 100 a better match to a heavy bio load. would the tunze 9410 do that better than the bb 1000?

ktg113 · 07/15/2012, 09:20 AM

I know this may be a weird question but could I run the vertex in 250 as a external by changing pumps?

DJBonney · 07/15/2012, 06:10 PM

I have the IN-180 and I have experimented with different water levels inside my skimmer. I currently have it an inch above the collar on the riser tube. It seems to be skimming okay but not sure where it is most effective. Any input? Where are guys having the best luck?

luyi356661 · 08/01/2012, 03:17 PM

any one knows the best sump level for 250 gen3?on the website it says min 14,on the manual it says 6-8..thanks a lot!!!

yeldarbj · 08/02/2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffeetwitch

sorry mojo, i ment to say 1000, i just fat fingered my phone when i typed that.

its just that while i know i want to go plus one on my skimmer, im just concerned that a 180 would be too big for my planed 90g. im hoping that a bb 1000 pump would make the 100 a better match to a heavy bio load. would the tunze 9410 do that better than the bb 1000?

Did you ever find a pump for your IN-100? I just put a Tunze 9410 on a gen 3 IN-100, and it works great. My tank is 105g plus sump. With the Tunze pump, I think the IN-100 is a good fit size wise. I'm still trying to find the right depth to run it in as the skimmer breaks in. I'm also going to add a gate valve to the output to make it easier to adjust.

coffeetwitch · 08/06/2012, 06:51 PM

no i have not found anything yet. i was emailing jeremy at pa, im starting to consider the super reef octopus limited space saver. its got a 6 inch body and a bb1000. i really think that the in180 would be too much for my system (15 fish planed). ive seen mojo's thread elsewhere stating that an in180 would be good for a heavy 90 but my tank is going to be fish only NOT a heavily stocked reef with heavy fish bioload. i really like the body of the gen 3 in100. if it could be paired with the bb2000 (no fat fingering this time) i think it would really rock. according to the info on the pa site about the bb2000 it has an air draw of 960 l/h.

04/30/2012, 09:30 PM	#2002
zhewitt04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 732	Hello, I ahve a question with the vertex in-180. I didn't read all 80 pages so if this has been covered I appoligize. I am curious if there is anyway to upgrade my current pump to a larger pump in order to increase productivity. I was hoping I could run a mag7 or somthing with a ventri in order to produce more skim. Would this work or is there more to it than just size? Secondly could the skimmer be ran external? I want to run a larger pump up to the skimmer and then conintue the return with PVC. will this work? Thanks __________________ 150 Gallon 55Gallon Sump/Fuge 80lbs Live Rock Foxface, Harliquen Tusk 65 Gallon with 15 Gallon sump/fuge & 15 Gallon Frag tank 80lbs Live rock Tailsport Blenny, Yellow watchmen, tomini tang, sixline. Current Tank Info: 150 Gal. Reef Tank Build

06/06/2012, 12:24 PM	#2009
illcssd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: vancouver, washington Posts: 1,290	I have the vertex in-180 and for the past few weeks it's been working fine. Then two days ago, i started getting a massive amount of microbubbles and I don't know how to stop it. I haven't changed anything, or dosed anything. Any suggestions? __________________ --Austin 60g Ecotech anemone cube;

06/06/2012, 01:35 PM	#2011
illcssd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: vancouver, washington Posts: 1,290	4 weeks ago when i received it. It was used, and I gave it a good cleaning/vinegar soak. __________________ --Austin 60g Ecotech anemone cube;

07/12/2012, 08:06 PM	#2018
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 6,022	the 2000 bb pumps is too large for the 100 body. The 2000 pump will put out 1200 lph of air. you should look at getting the tunze 9410 instead. __________________ Mojo~ Current Tank Info: coralife 29g nano, reefbrite XHO, RKL, Avast ATO,SteveT media basket

04/30/2012, 11:26 PM	#2003
Waggs Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 238	I think they were designed with the amount of water flow that the pump came with it is optimized for best performance. As for running outside the sump. You might want to look up Vertex and ask them.

05/15/2012, 10:50 AM	#2005
sondaar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pace,Fl Posts: 183	Can anyone tell me what size tubing is used for the colection cup drain on an IN-180? Thanks

05/19/2012, 07:52 PM	#2006
Jeffrey NY Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Queens, N.Y. Posts: 12	Need help! I want to sell my Brand new Vertex alpha 170 skimmer, but I don't know where to post it? Thanks in advance for all the help.

05/27/2012, 04:31 AM	#2008
blackgate Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 66	Just pulled the trigger on an alpha 170. Saw it perform at a friend's house and it was rockin! Hard to part with that much money, but the quality was way more than impressive.

06/17/2012, 06:54 AM	#2012
gannmann9876 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lebanon Tn Posts: 259	I have an in 180 with a bb 3000. I get a lot of microbubbles. I was wondering if anyone has tried the bb2000 on this skimmer.

07/08/2012, 10:35 PM	#2013
coffeetwitch Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 11	will the in-100 work well enough for a heavily stocked 90 gallon with a 40breeder sump or should i cough up another 100$ for the in180? thanks guys.

07/09/2012, 10:51 AM	#2015
eggiel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 338	Vertex Should make a cleaning head for the IN series skimmers I have one in my Vertex Alpha 200 and it rocks

07/10/2012, 09:02 PM	#2016
coffeetwitch Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 11	thanks for the reply, now to read through this whole thread to find out more about the pump that seems to be mentioned a lot, and to find the actual footprint vs the advertised 14" x 10½" on the vertex website.

07/12/2012, 07:43 AM	#2017
coffeetwitch Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 11	Ok so I'm confused. I cannot put a bubble blaster hy-2000s on a 3rd gen in-100 body? I know that it was recomended to get the in-180 but I'm just trying to get all my bases covered by way of options.

07/15/2012, 09:20 AM	#2021
ktg113 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm BEach Posts: 411	I know this may be a weird question but could I run the vertex in 250 as a external by changing pumps?

07/15/2012, 06:10 PM	#2022
DJBonney Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 11	I have the IN-180 and I have experimented with different water levels inside my skimmer. I currently have it an inch above the collar on the riser tube. It seems to be skimming okay but not sure where it is most effective. Any input? Where are guys having the best luck?

08/01/2012, 03:17 PM	#2023
luyi356661 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	any one knows the best sump level for 250 gen3?on the website it says min 14,on the manual it says 6-8..thanks a lot!!!

08/06/2012, 06:51 PM	#2025
coffeetwitch Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 11	no i have not found anything yet. i was emailing jeremy at pa, im starting to consider the super reef octopus limited space saver. its got a 6 inch body and a bb1000. i really think that the in180 would be too much for my system (15 fish planed). ive seen mojo's thread elsewhere stating that an in180 would be good for a heavy 90 but my tank is going to be fish only NOT a heavily stocked reef with heavy fish bioload. i really like the body of the gen 3 in100. if it could be paired with the bb2000 (no fat fingering this time) i think it would really rock. according to the info on the pa site about the bb2000 it has an air draw of 960 l/h.