Vertex Skimmers

banditpowdercoat · #1 07-16-2009, 04:54 PM

RC no work no more

OK, I know a Vertex is in my 150g future. Presently running a RSM Berlin. (crap I think) But, what I need to know, is the performance of the Alpha Kone 170 that much better than the IN 180? Is it worth double the cost? I have 27" total of headroom in my stand. I am excited about the Kone, but my wallet is not. Especially that I am going to be unemployed in a couple months.

fencer · #2 07-16-2009, 05:40 PM

You would thnk it is a design improvement. It would improve the swirling action of the bubbles allowing for more residence time. However does the % improvment justify the cost.

MrKrabby · #3 07-27-2009, 05:15 AM

I have had my Vertex 180 for about a month now....skimmer is well built and I am very happy with it. It is quite, skimmers unbelievable and can't beat the price.

I would buy another in a heartbeat

arnald · #4 07-27-2009, 05:30 AM

how much is a vertex 180 and where is the cheapest locally. JL is kind of expensive

plutoniumJoe · #5 07-27-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnald

how much is a vertex 180 and where is the cheapest locally. JL is kind of expensive

Maybe I am naive but I have always found J and L prices to be about the best in Canada.

StirCrazy · #6 07-27-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plutoniumJoe

Maybe I am naive but I have always found J and L prices to be about the best in Canada.

they used to be, now they are one of the cheeper but not the cheepest.

Steve

Keri · #7 07-27-2009, 09:39 PM

I'm still pretyy happy with it... eventho I've been neglecting the tank a little (ok, a lot) over the summer.