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Old 06-19-2009, 04:55 AM
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I was also surprised at the overall size of the unit. My cone has been up and running for about three hours and seems to be working already. Its taking quite a while to build up a foam head but I'm assuming its just breaking in, and what it has built for foam is super thick and nasty looking. Its pretty amazing how smooth and symmetrical the bubbles move up the chamber. I think this skimmer will be a good one but only time will tell. Impressed so far though. The red dragon puts out such fine bubbles, there's almost no turbulence inside whatsoever.
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Old 06-19-2009, 05:02 AM
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I would love to see some pics!!!
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Old 06-19-2009, 05:16 AM
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I'll see what I can do for some pics over the next little while. Busy weekend coming up but ASAP.
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Old 06-19-2009, 05:48 AM
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How much, if you don't mind me asking
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Old 06-19-2009, 07:02 AM
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After tax it was around $1300. Been running around 6 hours and its really starting to build a nice foam head now
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Old 06-19-2009, 03:41 PM
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*gulp*cough*
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Quote:
Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat View Post
*gulp*cough*
Replace the word "Vertex" with "Bubble King" and the reason for the price will come into focus.

Calling this skimmer a "Vertex Alpha Cone" is the equivalent of saying "Kia 911 Turbo"
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