Anyone on here have a Vertex Omega 150 Protein Skimmer ?

[albert_dao]

All channels on the multi pad can be tuned individually.

Edit: oh yah, skimmer is awesome <3

[chef]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

All channels on the multi pad can be tuned individually.

Edit: oh yah, skimmer is awesome <3

^what Albert said. Got the light shining down on my reef and it is definitely the missing link that was needed.
Skimmer is louder (still new) than the swc160 I upgraded from. I am hoping this will change.

[chaoticbliss]

Are you sure the skimmer is sitting on all the rubber feet and not touching the side of your sump? Mine makes almost zero noise. The bubbles and foam seem to make most of the noise for me. And my entire system is dead quiet.

[albert_dao]

Also helps if you adjust the intake nozzle to tune out some of the noise (water height dependent).

[zum14]

Hoping one of you that own one of these might be able to help. Considered starting my own thread but opted for a highjack. I was really on the fence with that. Anyway. I have been eyeing this skimmer for my current tank. I think it will fit but its going to be tight. I have tried to find more detailed dimensions other then 11"X11" footprint. Attatched is a picture of my sump. The opening in the second chamber is 10"X11.75" . Below the "sock rack" it extends to 15". Now the water level in the chamber will be about 10" (the hight where the socks will sit to try to reduce noise, hopefully this will work, at least it does in my head, might have to put another lip to allow for when the socks plug up a bit, thats another thread, man, ramble.) so I will have to have the skimmer on a bit of a stand but I figure I can tuck the pump under the sock rack side and have enough room around the body so it still fits. Anyone have any other thoughts?

[Phil]

just picked mine up today from redcoral

[lastlight]

jealous! mine arrives tuesday.

[sirruckus]

Originally Posted by zum14

Hoping one of you that own one of these might be able to help. Considered starting my own thread but opted for a highjack. I was really on the fence with that. Anyway. I have been eyeing this skimmer for my current tank. I think it will fit but its going to be tight. I have tried to find more detailed dimensions other then 11"X11" footprint. Attatched is a picture of my sump. The opening in the second chamber is 10"X11.75" . Below the "sock rack" it extends to 15". Now the water level in the chamber will be about 10" (the hight where the socks will sit to try to reduce noise, hopefully this will work, at least it does in my head, might have to put another lip to allow for when the socks plug up a bit, thats another thread, man, ramble.) so I will have to have the skimmer on a bit of a stand but I figure I can tuck the pump under the sock rack side and have enough room around the body so it still fits. Anyone have any other thoughts?

I just made the chamber in my sump for this skimmer - 14" x 12" is what I gave it for room - so you should be good, you might find yourself assembly the pump to the body once the skimmer is placed in the sump because of your sock holder

[dream seeker]

I just bought a new omega 150 and self cleaning head by vertex, hope it will increase 75% performance. It Costed $215 with motor and lid, it takes 3 days order from J&L. Thanks Jeff!