vertex 80 or msx 160 ??

[albert_dao]

Errr...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=15

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1644119

Come again?

[Skimmerking]

yes that is a great show ,however when you have 2 skimmers in one sump they would and will compete against each other. and you cant really compare on two separate systems, due to the fact that each tank would be totally different.
Remember that i well rated skimmer will only pull out what is there and then once its had cleaned that water it wont really pull what it's in there.
a skimmer skimmer will continue to pull crap out making it look like its rocking all the time.

mike

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

yes that is a great show ,however when you have 2 skimmers in one sump they would and will compete against each other. and you cant really compare on two separate systems, due to the fact that each tank would be totally different.
Remember that i well rated skimmer will only pull out what is there and then once its had cleaned that water it wont really pull what it's in there.
a skimmer skimmer will continue to pull crap out making it look like its rocking all the time.

mike

If you threw an equivalent SuperMarin in there, it would smash both of those skimmers each and every time. Better design is better design, you're right. But the IN is handily keeping pace with the ATB...

[banditpowdercoat]

Tagging along, because I am thinking maybe an IN-180 for my 150g? Cost is a BIG factor in my decision unfortunately.

[Skimmerking]

well ya the super marin is like the Rolls Royce of skimmers. thou my Deltec isnt to shabby either consider that is that one that i ended up with , However the new cone is fancy thou with the red dragon pump

[fkshiu]

In the best interests of disclosure for this thread it should be pointed out that it is my understanding that Albert is part of Proline Aquatics which distributes both Vertex and Bubble King on a wholesale level.

Just to be clear I am not taking shots at Albert. He is very knowledgeable and I respect his opinions. Further, Proline has made it possible for Canadians to get a hold of many reef products that we wouldn't otherwise have the chance to including making Royal Exclusiv skimmers affordable (relatively speaking). However, I do believe that such insider information should be made disclosed when people are considering putting down their hard earned money for a product.

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

In the best interests of disclosure for this thread it should be pointed out that it is my understanding that Albert is part of Proline Aquatics which distributes both Vertex and Bubble King on a wholesale level.

Just to be clear I am not taking shots at Albert. He is very knowledgeable and I respect his opinions. Further, Proline has made it possible for Canadians to get a hold of many reef products that we wouldn't otherwise have the chance to including making Royal Exclusiv skimmers affordable (relatively speaking). However, I do believe that such insider information should be made disclosed when people are considering putting down their hard earned money for a product.

Originally Posted by albert_dao

Meh, I deal with Royal Exclusiv's stuff and whatnot everyday.

My bad, I thought it was common knowledge amongst some of the longer standing residents of the board.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

Errr...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=15

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1644119

Come again?

Errrrrrr, Come again can you elaborate on that ..

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

Errrrrrr, Come again can you elaborate on that ..

Yeah, they're not junk and they're not poorly made, a quick browse through the first link would have made that clear pretty quick...

[Skimmerking]

Well you tell me why they are good then and not the price either, and compare it to a brand name too, Come on albert what skimmer are you running at home its not a vertex....