Royal-Exclusiv / Vertex Cone Skimmer Club

[slief]

Thanks! I'm going to try that with a sharpie. I already have one mark there which was what seemed to be the best water level when it was at 9.5.

I was worried about the skim being that wet but I guess it's ok then. I'll leave it wet since it's ok, but just in case I decide to move it later to have dry skim, what do I have to move to do so?

You would rotate the wedge pipe closer to the open position. This will lower the water level in the skimmer and produce a drier skimmate. You only want to lower it a little bit at a time. Also, drain the cup before doing so. Your tell tale sign is not only the color of the skimmate but also the amount produced. The less skimmate production, the darker the skimmate. When you make an adjustment, I would wait a day to see how it effected the amount of skimmate.

Like I said, I usually run the skimmer wet. There is nothing wrong at all with wet skimming. I find the skimmer works more consistantly when wet skimming and the color of the skimmate is always dark enough that I know it doesn't belong in the tank. Also, as the skimmer catches up with the biomass in your tank, its production will decline so keep that in mind before you get carried away trying to get a drier skim.

 

[GT_Jacket]

I run my 170 wet also. I have not removed the cup for a full cleaning or had to make ANY adjustments to it in probably 4-5months. I just have to wipe off the top 2-3" of the cup neck and underside of the lid.

I like to clean the pump 2x/year - kinda dreading possibly messing up a good thing

 

[seashark]

can i join the club?:spin3:

 

[Enzel]

can i join the club?:spin3:

Doesn't it feel so awesome once you have the box at your doorstep? I was literally stalking the UPS guy waiting for the skimmer

 

[seashark]

Doesn't it feel so awesome once you have the box at your doorstep? I was literally stalking the UPS guy waiting for the skimmer

yes it does,:spin1: now i going to put this bad boy to the test.:dance:

 

[Enzel]

You would rotate the wedge pipe closer to the open position. This will lower the water level in the skimmer and produce a drier skimmate. You only want to lower it a little bit at a time. Also, drain the cup before doing so. Your tell tale sign is not only the color of the skimmate but also the amount produced. The less skimmate production, the darker the skimmate. When you make an adjustment, I would wait a day to see how it effected the amount of skimmate.

Like I said, I usually run the skimmer wet. There is nothing wrong at all with wet skimming. I find the skimmer works more consistantly when wet skimming and the color of the skimmate is always dark enough that I know it doesn't belong in the tank. Also, as the skimmer catches up with the biomass in your tank, its production will decline so keep that in mind before you get carried away trying to get a drier skim.

I think I'm going to leave it just as it is in the pics. It does seem to skim more consistently this way and I seen to get a lot of waste is just a couple of days of doing this.

If I run bio-pellets, is there any difference as to what's better, either dry or wet? I'm curently vodka dosing but want to switch to the pellets and was wondering if either wet or dry skimmate would affect the way the pellets work

 

[reef_enthusiast]

Finally got around to drop my Alpha 250 into my sump. Still dealing with trying to have a consistent water level in my skimmer section. The lowest level being 8". Tinkering with my ATO to keep it closer to 10"

Here's a picture of the skimmer after running for 5 days. The water level was fluctuating between 8-10".

 

[Jeremy B.]

Looks good, I'd leave it where it's at and get your topoff figured out.

 

[GT_Jacket]

Jeremy - any idea how many GPH the 170 processes (range or aprox?).

I'm trying to match my return rate to just above the skimmer's rate -

Brett

 

[Jeremy B.]

Honestly I am not sure. It's so hard to figure out flow rates of pinwheel / needlewheel pumps. If I had to guess though I'd say somewhere around 150gph, but again that's just a guess.

 

[redstile]

1500 lt/h is the right exchange of sump -> aquarium with alpha cone 200?

ths

 

[golfoo]

My new bubbleking doublecone 200!!!

 

[c-me-fish]

Alpha kone 250 parts?

Alpha kone 250 parts?

Hi guys,

Just dropped and dammaged my alpha 250's body. Looks like everthing is ok except for a hairline crack which I could probably seal off but would prefer to replace. Anyone know if just the acrylic cylinder/cone can be ordered and how much?

Is the new double-cone compatible with the previous pump and collection cup?

 

[moondoggy4]

Hey Golfoo Nice skimmer! I guess that skimmer is not available in the states. What size tank do you have it on?

 

[rkaires]

That BK cone does look nice Golfoo. How is it working for you so far?

 

[golfoo]

hi guys,
my tank is in total about 440 litres that is 116 gallons aproximate! i bought it here at Spain,it was the first one to arrive!!

It is doing an incredible work.i am very pleased with it but i think the mini ones are better!mine is the doublecone 200 that is the same as the mini 180 they work the same water and air levels but this are a bit cheapper so i think the quality has been reduced a bit...but it is still amazing in compared with other skimmers i had before!

 

[makoslo]

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Bubble King DeLuxe 300 internal and the Bubble King Supermarin 300 Internal Protein Skimmer?

Looks like a larger cone at the top of the skimmer body and a larger internal cone?

Are they rated for the same volume?

I'm planning a build and wondering if the Supermarin is worth waiting for.

thank you

 

[nreefer]

Makoslo, I just bought a Supermarine 300 and by far it is the best skimmer I have ever owned. I was doubtful on spending that kind of money on a skimmer but if I had to do it again I would without hesitation.
My ORP went from low 300's to over 400 in less then 2 weeks and the Dyno issue I had for about 2 years went away.

 

[redbaronred]

Hi everyone,
I wnat to buy a good skimmer to my 100 gal sps and lps mix tank and my candidates are bk mini 180 and vertex alpha 170 cone. can you advice which one is better( they are selling both for same price in my country)

 

[Beenalongtime79]

Does everybody like their adjustable volute?

I love my alpha cone 200, but hate having to adjust the depth to which I push in the volute. It is a really imprecise and just a PITA. Otherwise, I was one of the first to get an alpha cone and have been very happy with it! When are they coming out with a recirc.model?

Cheers,
John