Vertex Skimmers

Keri · #1 10-30-2008, 07:24 AM

Is anyone on here actually using them? Any good/bad experiences are appreciated. The pricetag is nice but I've found in this hobby you often get what you pay for, and I want to know if I'm better off saving my pennies and getting something more well known.

Slick Fork · #2 10-30-2008, 07:32 AM

No personal experience, I read some mixed reviews on reef central. The consensus seemed to be that the weak link was the pump. High wattages and not a reliable brand name. Otherwise people seemed pretty happy with them.

Keri · #3 10-30-2008, 07:36 AM

Yeah, that wattage seems exraordinarily high for a skimmer, I wasn't sure if it was right.

I know this tank won't be getting a bubble king (just yet anyhow!) but maybe an ER is a safer bet?

albert_dao · #4 10-31-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Keri

Yeah, that wattage seems exraordinarily high for a skimmer, I wasn't sure if it was right.

I know this tank won't be getting a bubble king (just yet anyhow!) but maybe an ER is a safer bet?

Want to see one running? Here's a few shots I was sent

Keri · #5 10-31-2008, 09:30 PM

Ohhh...no thank you!

albert_dao · #6 10-31-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Keri

Ohhh...no thank you!

Don't most people drool over massive foam production? lol

Floop70 · #7 10-31-2008, 10:05 PM

lmao... I was looking at the first 2 pics thinking the skimmate didn't look very dark. And then it just got worse from there. I think the guy I share an office with is wondering why I'm sitting here laughing at my computer.