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Old 08-18-2010, 02:02 AM
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I was wondering at what point do you start overskimming and how do you tell? I'm currently running a vertex in-180 ... at about 55 gallons total volume.

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Imo you can't over-skim using a Vertex IN skimmer, period. You would need to use a very high-end skimmer on a very small tank.
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Old 08-18-2010, 04:21 AM
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Imo you can't over-skim using a Vertex IN skimmer, period. You would need to use a very high-end skimmer on a very small tank.
I paid $1300 for my Vertex. It better be high end.
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Old 08-18-2010, 04:24 AM
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I paid $1300 for my Vertex. It better be high end.
I don't believe Myka is grouping the Vertex IN and the Vertex Alpha Cones together.
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Old 08-18-2010, 04:37 AM
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I don't believe Myka is grouping the Vertex IN and the Vertex Alpha Cones together.
Yeah I know. I was just razzin her. I really don't know anything about the Vertex in
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