Vertex 180i skimmer on a 65 gallon tank...

[hbreef714]

Hey fellow reefers so I am writing this to hopefully get the the answer I'm looking for...and I'm hoping you guys say "yeah you should be fine" but I truly want your honest opinions!! I recently purchased a vertex omega 180i skimmer during Black!!!it was a killer deal I could pass up!!! I do However plan on doing this tank build right, and if I I'm not getting the rite performance out of this skimmer then I outa replace it with the right size based on the manufacture specs...but If I anticipate on getting a larger tank in the future I think I should keep it and use it for time being. what are your guys thoughts???? Can I use it on my 65 gal. Or do I send it back and get the correct size


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[redddogg69]

This skimmer is WAY!!!! oversized for that tank and will not skim properly on that tank. An Omega 130 would be more suitable even if it was heavily stocked.

 

[redddogg69]

If you wanted to save some money and still get the vertex quality check out the Somatic 60s skimmer.

 

[mcgyvr]

If I had it already... I would use it on that tank..
It is oversized but I don't believe it will be a huge issue..
You should certainly give it a try and adapt as needed..

 

[redddogg69]

If I had it already... I would use it on that tank..
It is oversized but I don't believe it will be a huge issue..
You should certainly give it a try and adapt as needed..

He will have almost guaranteed issues. Oversizing a Vertex skimmer and the issues this causes is well documented here and elsewhere. Unless he is upgrading to 150g or larger in the next year, I would send it back for a more appropriate skimmer IMHO.

 

[hartin461]

Got one also on Black Friday for my 120 setup. Easily adjusted and very well built unit. I`d say it would work fine on your system especially if your bio load is heavy. jmho

 

[redddogg69]

Got one also on Black Friday for my 120 setup. Easily adjusted and very well built unit. I`d say it would work fine on your system especially if your bio load is heavy. jmho

Heavy bioload on a 65g is like a light bioload on the 120g. What is your bioload on the 120g that your 180i is working well with?

 

[hartin461]

1 flame angel
1 coral beauty
1 PB tang
1 melanarus wrasse
1 starry blenny
1 yellow watchman goby
1 banghai cardinal
1 bluethroat trigger
1 pinktalil trigger

Not a light bio load but Skimmer keeps up and is more consistent than the sro 5000int that I took out. I`m happy with it

 

[redddogg69]

1 flame angel
1 coral beauty
1 PB tang
1 melanarus wrasse
1 starry blenny
1 yellow watchman goby
1 banghai cardinal
1 bluethroat trigger
1 pinktalil trigger

Not a light bio load but Skimmer keeps up and is more consistent than the sro 5000int that I took out. I`m happy with it

Yeah not too light, pretty medium and if your triggers are a decent size having 2 predators helps. Feeding has a lot to do with it too. Good to hear that your having good results with the skimmer though. I just think the OP won't have such a good experience on such a small tank and if he has the option to exchange, it might be better to do that now.

 

[hbreef714]

Yeah not too light, pretty medium and if your triggers are a decent size having 2 predators helps. Feeding has a lot to do with it too. Good to hear that your having good results with the skimmer though. I just think the OP won't have such a good experience on such a small tank and if he has the option to exchange, it might be better to do that now.

Thanks gentleman!! I truly appreciate the feedback, the consensus seems to me that I go with the appropriate size skimmer for my tank!


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