Vertex Skimmer club
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EvMiBo
VictoriaConcordiaCrescit
There will be an EX line (I assume similar in price/design to the IN line) and there will also be an Omega line (I assume similar in price/design to the Alpha Royal Exclusiv Line).
Should be interesting, I bet these are going to be sweet.
Are you talking about a drain on the IN models?? If so, the answer is yes there is a drain in the collection cup.
Here's a random picture of mine a took a while back that shows the drain (I keep mine plugged).
Should be interesting, I bet these are going to be sweet.
Are you talking about a drain on the IN models?? If so, the answer is yes there is a drain in the collection cup.
Here's a random picture of mine a took a while back that shows the drain (I keep mine plugged).
2dawghouse
New member
Well my IN-180 came in and I assembled it and threw it in the sump.
Initial impressions are that: the skimmers are built very well with smooth transition lines. The pump is quiet I have had zero problems or noises so far from the pump.
I am impressed so far with the skimmer, it hasnt began making skimmate but it is still breaking in.
With my extra pinwheel, i am definately going to make a mess wheel as well. I think the skimmer could handle a little more air and would run like a true beast then.
Initial impressions are that: the skimmers are built very well with smooth transition lines. The pump is quiet I have had zero problems or noises so far from the pump.
I am impressed so far with the skimmer, it hasnt began making skimmate but it is still breaking in.
With my extra pinwheel, i am definately going to make a mess wheel as well. I think the skimmer could handle a little more air and would run like a true beast then.
jonnybravo22
New member
Skimmer pics for those following the vertex in-80! Seems to be broken in.
Per suggestion from Mojo, I raised the water level so that gunk doesn't build up in the neck. Seems to be working better now. I have it set about 90% closed.
Per suggestion from Mojo, I raised the water level so that gunk doesn't build up in the neck. Seems to be working better now. I have it set about 90% closed.
2dawghouse
New member
Are the pumps the same on each model, just toned down volutes? Or does each model have its own rated pump? If so what is the gph on my IN-180 anybody?
2dawghouse
New member
I knew the lph, but I was wondering what other pumps have been tried on this skimmer and what would be a good fit other than the resun.
EvMiBo
VictoriaConcordiaCrescit
2dawg- don't know about many other pumps being used.. if you go back a couple pages you'll see mojo doing a mesh mod on a 180, if that interests you 
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vallon- that should work just fine. you'll probably notice that it won't be completely broken in until a week or two, so keep an eye on it when you start closing the wedge pipe.
.vallon- that should work just fine. you'll probably notice that it won't be completely broken in until a week or two, so keep an eye on it when you start closing the wedge pipe.
tangtang clown
New member
Looks good MrKrabby.
JohnnyB, lower your water level a little. You aren't going to have any water left in your display if you keep skimming that wet. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
JohnnyB, lower your water level a little. You aren't going to have any water left in your display if you keep skimming that wet. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
jonnybravo22
New member
Man, thought that was the level. Everyone else think I should lower the water level too? That's 2 or 3 days worth. just a little right tang? Need to keep it kind of high/wet because I don't have a heavy bioload at the moment. Had it much lower (pics on previous page) but had a bit of gunk building up in the neck at that height. Did I adjust too much? How do you guys judge your sweet spot? I can't really go by color bc I have a nano with low bioload.
mojo~
Skimmer Guy
You will always have some buildup in the neck. You kinda have to play it by ear.I usually have the bubbles breaking about a third of the way up from the bottom of the cup to the top of the neck. THat is where I usually start. This is after I let it run wide open for a day.
Everyone has their own opinion. And I cant say one is better than the other. THis is just what I do and works well for me. Although I watch skimmer my skimmer as much as I do my 42" plasma TV.
Everyone has their own opinion. And I cant say one is better than the other. THis is just what I do and works well for me. Although I watch skimmer my skimmer as much as I do my 42" plasma TV.
jonnybravo22
New member
Thanks for contributing.
Is this accurate? I believe that wet skimmste is NOT as dark as dry skimmate. So wet skimmate will look more watery. I also think it is unlikely that I would ever get skimmste that dark given the small size of my system (40g) and low bioload (2 clownfish).
Does anyone else gave suggestions on how wet to skim with a low bioload? Thanks.
