Vertex Omega 150?

[Hecdr34]

To pull the trigger or not to yet????? I just wanted some opinions on this skimmer that I'm in love with. I am planning on ordering it next weekend but I'm still debating if it will be too much for my system or maybe I should wait for the 125 model to come out in the next few months. It will be going on a 55 total volume mixed reef with 15+ RBTA's. Thank you all in advance

Features Included:
- Wine Glass Body
- Cast Acrylic & PVC Construction
- Hot Welded Seams
- Custom Sicce Pump & Pinwheel Impeller
- Fine Tuning Adjustable Venturi
- Ozone Injection Port
- Ultra Quiet Operation
- Low Power Consumption
- High Bioload Capacity

Specifications:
- 19w Power Consumption
- 850lph Air Draw
- 11" x 11" Footprint
- 21.75" Height
- 40g - 150g Heavy Bioload Capacity
- 200g Light Bioload Capacity



http://www.aquacave.com/Vertex-Omega-150-Internal-Protein-Skimmer-P3772.aspx



http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/vx-om150.html

 

[charliethetuna88]

I have a vertex alpha cone 200 its built likeca tank awsome skimmer .do it

 

[E.intheC]

The Omega looks awesome. I was about to buy one for my 60 cube but decided on downgrading.

 

[Hecdr34]

I have a vertex alpha cone 200 its built likeca tank awsome skimmer .do it View attachment 126880

Thanks. That looks yummy!! Lol

 

[Hecdr34]

The Omega looks awesome. I was about to buy one for my 60 cube but decided on downgrading.

It does look good. It was love at first site...lol. I'm just not sure if I should wait for the smaller version the 125. I do plan on overstocking this tank plus all the rbta's I should be ok. I just want the skimmer to be consistent and not to skim one day and not the next.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Yeah im def glad I went with vertex I was going to go with the reef octo which I know are good also but the diffrence in quality is uncompairable

 

[Hecdr34]

I've always wanted a Vertex and now they made this one which is very affordable for me. I can't wait to get it

 

[Hecdr34]

On what size tank do you have the 200?

 

[Pseudo]

I am ordering the Vertex Omega next week also. Hoping it doesn't have the same problems as the Alpha with the pulsing.

 

[ecvernon]

I pre ordered also. It has a sicce pump that is supposedly made specially for this skimmer. I hope it performs as good as expected

 

[charliethetuna88]

I have a 120 with a toral vol of 250 a gew other tanks attached .

 

[charliethetuna88]

What problems were with the alpha cone I havnt had any problems as of now knock on wood .

 

[charliethetuna88]

I alao have the vecrta skimmer head cleaner whichh is amazing

 

[Hecdr34]

I'm almost sure that after a few beers later tonight I will be posting here that I ordered it. It's just gorgeous!! LOL

 

[Hecdr34]

Premium Aquatics will carry all the replacement parts for it. Thank God

 

[ReefMonkey13]

I have been monitoring the thread in RC. Looking for some actual user reviews and feed back as oppose to a vendor praising how great it is. It is my understanding that the first batch in the US is due to ship out around Christmas.

If you do decide to get it, please keep us posted on it performance.

 

[Hecdr34]

I definitely will. I really don't feel like I'm taking a risk because no matter what it is Vertex

 

[Tonyscoots84]

nice looking skimmer but i hate the sicce pumps

 

[Pseudo]

Charlie, A few of the Alpha 170 and 200 had a pulsing problem where the water fluctuated inside the skimmer. Vertex sent out new impellers and volutes. It mostly affected the 170 due to improper sizing of pump to skimmer volume. But Vertex has good cust. service and Premium Aquatics is also a #1 service provider so I am confident in it.

HTH

 

[E.intheC]

nice looking skimmer but i hate the sicce pumps

The old Sicce pumps weren't that great. They were loud and often had restart problems. The new sicce pumps are very good. They are much more reliable and quiet now.