Attention Vertex Skimmer Owners

[Aslam Abraham]

Hi guy's, contemplating purchasing the Vertex Omega 150 for my 200 litre cube.
Would appreciate your opinions and experiences with this skimmer.
Thanks

 

[Skim]

200L I believe that is just over 50 Gal. so I would say it would be too large as some are using the 150 on 200 + gal systems. I would say look at the 130 or SRO 1000 ( Reef Octopus ).

 

[Aslam Abraham]

Presently using the sro xp 2000 cone, just completed the zeovit cycle. Would like to hear reefers opinions on the omega 150.

 

[moondoggy4]

That is a big skimmer on a 50 gallon tank. I have one on my 120 gallon tank and then I added bio pellets and it handled in the increase with ease.

Check into the Aqua Maxx S Co-1

 

[Aslam Abraham]

That is a big skimmer on a 50 gallon tank. I have one on my 120 gallon tank and then I added bio pellets and it handled in the increase with ease.

Check into the Aqua Maxx S Co-1

How long did it take to dial in.
At what water depth do you have it in.

 

[Kies1]

To big for a 50 gallon.

 

[moondoggy4]

My sump is 7'' deep. I saw a video of a Omega 150 handling a 220 gallon tank.

 

[CaptainDave]

I have a 130 on my heavily stocked 30 cube and I think it's too big, skims inconsistently - it would probably be more than enough for a 50g aquarium

 

[Kies1]

The only problem that people have regarding vertex skimmers is they use them on too small of a tank. If you follow their guidelines for sizes they skim pretty decent compared to other manufacturers. If not they skim very inconsistent and that is when people have problems, just my opinion. The 150 is way too big for a 50 gallon tank.

 

[rc1626]

I have one on my 120 as well and am very happy with it. As said, probably too big for a 50gal. Not unless your sump is another 100 gallons or so. Go smaller if you can. Skimmer will run more consistent for you.

 

[oseymour]

I've used both the 130 and the 150. The 150 is too big for that tank. I would go with the 130.

 

[Aslam Abraham]

That is a big skimmer on a 50 gallon tank. I have one on my 120 gallon tank and then I added bio pellets and it handled in the increase with ease.

Check into the Aqua Maxx S Co-1

Unfortunately cannot source that brand in South Africa.

 

[Aslam Abraham]

To big for a 50 gallon.

Considerring the 130.

 

[Aslam Abraham]

I have a 130 on my heavily stocked 30 cube and I think it's too big, skims inconsistently - it would probably be more than enough for a 50g aquarium

Thanks

 

[Aslam Abraham]

Guy's considerring the 130

 

[NATCAP_Reefer]

It's a great skimmer , Loved mine . It is a bit overkill you will have to deal with ULN in you setup takes about a week to settle in.

 

[Aslam Abraham]

Thanks everyone for the feedback.
I have orderred the 130.