kien's 150g Room Divider Mixed Reef & Stuff

[kien]

Originally Posted by FishinGoalie

Im absolutely LOVING my Vertex Omega 150. The build quality is Fan freeking tastic. I love the fact that the collection cup screws on so when opening it it doesn't get stuck and when it finally gives it doesn't go everywhere. I did have to build it up a couple inches but its still good. I think Wais had a bunch when i was last there. It even looks good.

That is a very nice skimmer. I know a few people who have that skimmer. HOwever, because I have a ridonkulously high bioload I'd like to have a skimmer that's rated for double my water volume. My current skimmer is currently rated for 315-450g ! I'd like to replace it with something of a similar rating

[Craigdillman]

Have you emailed the company ? They might be able to help or replace or trouble shoot for you

[FishingGoalie]

Originally Posted by kien

That is a very nice skimmer. I know a few people who have that skimmer. HOwever, because I have a ridonkulously high bioload I'd like to have a skimmer that's rated for double my water volume. My current skimmer is currently rated for 315-450g ! I'd like to replace it with something of a similar rating

AHhhhhhh Im sure Vertex has a skimmer thats much bigger with the same build quality.

[kien]

Originally Posted by Craigdillman

Have you emailed the company ? They might be able to help or replace or trouble shoot for you

That's probably no a bad idea if I can just find some contact info. I'll have to ask The Google..

Originally Posted by FishinGoalie

AHhhhhhh Im sure Vertex has a skimmer thats much bigger with the same build quality.

Ya, i looked and the larger line of skimmers i the Alpha Cone. Unfortunately the model hat I'd like to get, Alpha Cone 250, won't fit in my sump.

EDIT: oh i just noticed there is an Alpha Cone 200 that will fit in my sump. I'll add that to my list of candidates.

[FishyFishy!]

Well for a BM that skimmer has done you well!! Are the air lines clear of salt buildup? Do you know if you can replace the venturi?

Id try to replace the impellor assembly first. Then id think of going new.

Id go vertex or skimz if I had to buy new.

[kien]

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

Well for a BM that skimmer has done you well!! Are the air lines clear of salt buildup? Do you know if you can replace the venturi?

Id try to replace the impellor assembly first. Then id think of going new.

Id go vertex or skimz if I had to buy new.

Asking Google seems to turn up $120 to $150 replacement needle wheels and none locally. I'd have to order from the US and add shipping and duties etc. That's pricy for a fix that i'm not sure will guarantee a fix to my micro bubble problem.. I have no clue if the venturi is replaceable. Google isn't much help. In fact, there's not a lot of information on this skimmer. Seems people just toss it out

[FishyFishy!]

Eeww. Yeah that dosnt sound feasible.

Sounds like someone's got the upgrade itch! Not that I think you should do that though.......

..........DOOO IIIITTTTT

[kien]

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

..........DOOO IIIITTTTT

well, at this point I don't seem to have a lot of other options :-)