Vertex Alpha Cone 300 Skimmer

[Tom R]

My new toy.

A Vertex Alpha Cone 300 Skimmer.

This is one very large Skimmer

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/Tom_R/Equipment/IMG_0207.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/Tom_R/Equipment/IMG_0206-1.jpg


http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt-psa300/Vertex+Alpha+Cone+300+In-Sump+Protein+Skimmer+-+Up+to+600+Gallons.html

[fkshiu]

I hate you. :)

[Lance]

Impressive Tom!
Now get bad boy hooked up and lets see what it can do.

[Tom R]

Impressive Tom!
Now get bad boy hooked up and lets see what it can do.

So you know what I will be working on tomorrow. LOL

[Veng68]

Suddenly my Vertex INS 250 seems smaller.

Cheers,
Vic

[pterfloth]

Very nice toy! Can't wait to hear how it works for you. Curious about how quiet it will be. The Red Dragons are supposed to be silent.

[Chowder]

Nice Tom. Very interested in how that works.

Chris

[albert_dao]

Heh, you got the first in North America BTW.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Wow Tom. Guess its time to visit & see this bad boy live:biggrin:

[christyf5]

Awesome Tom! Can't wait to hear the full review once you've got this bad boy running! :biggrin:

[Tom R]

Its Alive Its Alive !!!

It took all of 15 minutes to assemble.

I pluged it in at 10:30 AM

Tom R

[Navarchus]

Dont keep us waiting!!!

[RuGlu6]

Very impressive specs on this one , look at the air intake (:surprise:) more then Bubble King @ only 38Watts !+ silencer. if design proves to be effective this going to be a very nice skimmer.
i guess two red dragon pumps is what makes it a good one.

Alpha Kone 300 Specifications
Footprint: Forthcoming
Height: 25.75"
Base Diameter: 12.75" - Neck Diameter: 6.25"
Air Flow/Energy Consumption: 2500 lph @ 38W
Aquarium Size: Rated up to 600 gallons

Bubble king rated 2500 (!!!???) gallons?

Bubble King has less air mixing with higher power consumtion. I wonder why, are they using same pumps?

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ps-rebksm250/Royal+Exclusiv+Bubble+King+Super+Marine+250+Intern al+Protein+Skimmer.html

[Chowder]

How about some pictures?

[karazy]

how about some pictures?

+1

[Tom R]

This Skimmer requires a fairly large sump.

The foot print can be configured 3 different ways.

21 x 18
24 x 18
24 x 17

it is 27" high
and it requires 8 1/2" of water in the sump to be truly silent

My sump is 27 x 39 1/2" with an opening of 21 x 21"

I can barely get my ZEOvit reactor in with the skimmer

Tom R

[Skimmerking]

pictures of the skimmer going TOMMY

[albert_dao]

Very impressive specs on this one , look at the air intake (:surprise:) more then Bubble King @ only 38Watts !+ silencer. if design proves to be effective this going to be a very nice skimmer.
i guess two red dragon pumps is what makes it a good one.

Alpha Kone 300 Specifications
Footprint: Forthcoming
Height: 25.75"
Base Diameter: 12.75" - Neck Diameter: 6.25"
Air Flow/Energy Consumption: 2500 lph @ 38W
Aquarium Size: Rated up to 600 gallons

Bubble king rated 2500 (!!!???) gallons?

Bubble King has less air mixing with higher power consumtion. I wonder why, are they using same pumps?

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ps-rebksm250/Royal+Exclusiv+Bubble+King+Super+Marine+250+Intern al+Protein+Skimmer.html

Official specs are as follows:

A300
Footprint 23.5" x 18" OR 24" x 16.5" OR 21" x 18"
Height 27"
Base Plate 13.75" - Neck 6.375"
1400 - 1800 LPH Air to 3000 LPH Water @ 38W (x 2)
Rated to 600 gallons

The SM250 is rated to max 800 gallons off less air/water, but has a superior reaction chamber design.

[Jason McK]

WOW Very Nice. I'll be right over LOL

[Jason McK]

OK so I did go over last night. Looks like a killer Skimmer. Nothing less for a Royal Executive skimmer and it is built like a RE. Great buy Tom

J

[Tom R]

Here are some pictures of the new Skimmer in action right out of the box. It took all of 5 minutes to assemble.

It has been operating for about 18 hours now. With no real problems.

The biggest problem is just the lack of information. It has a system to increase the amount of air flow which a quick explanation on how it works would be nice. It has nipples for Ozone with no explanation as to weather they need to be capped off when not in use and it would certainly be nice if they gave some idea of the water levels both pump depth and reaction chamber height for optimal skimming.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/Tom_R/Equipment/IMG_0213.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/Tom_R/Equipment/IMG_0209.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/Tom_R/Equipment/IMG_0208.jpg

Tom R

[christyf5]

lol, thats a pretty tight fit there Tom :razz:

Looks like a pretty awesome skimmer!

[Tom R]

Yes the fit is a work of art.

It is amazing how creative us Reefers can be when it comes to making it work.

I guess that I will just have to add another sump if I want to add any more equipment.

Tom R

[untamed]

Rats...and I was going to sell you my G6, now that the replacement is in my garage.

[Tom R]

Ok Brad what did you buy?

Tom R

Rats...and I was going to sell you my G6, now that the replacement is in my garage.

[Jason McK]

Rats...and I was going to sell you my G6, now that the replacement is in my garage.


Ya fess up what did you get!

[Veng68]

So when are you going to get one of these for your skimmer? :)

http://www.reefbuilders.com/2009/07/31/aquadriver-wash-system-custom-nice/#more-8967

Cheers,
Vic

[fkshiu]

Ya fess up what did you get!

This isn't fair. All the cool kids are getting are the good stuff.

[Tom R]

LOL

Are you kidding me.

I still haven't told my wife about the Skimmer.

Tom R

So when are you going to get one of these for your skimmer? :)

http://www.reefbuilders.com/2009/07/31/aquadriver-wash-system-custom-nice/#more-8967

Cheers,
Vic

[marie]

LOL

Are you kidding me.

I still haven't told my wife about the Skimmer.

Tom R


:rofl:

[untamed]

So when are you going to get one of these for your skimmer? :)

http://www.reefbuilders.com/2009/07/31/aquadriver-wash-system-custom-nice/#more-8967

Cheers,
Vic

Red acrylic...they sure know who their target market is.

I picked up a used skimmer built by ReefMania. It is about the same spec as a Euroreef RC1000 and has a built in wet neck system. No photos yet, I'm still working on it. It got pretty beat up in transit.

[Lance]

LOL

Are you kidding me.

I still haven't told my wife about the Skimmer.

Tom R




.........................And You never should..........................

[albert_dao]

So when are you going to get one of these for your skimmer? :)

http://www.reefbuilders.com/2009/07/31/aquadriver-wash-system-custom-nice/#more-8967

Cheers,
Vic

Heh, we just got a the tester a couple days ago. This thing is MAD COOL.

[Veng68]

Heh, we just got a the tester a couple days ago. This thing is MAD COOL.

Out of curiosity ...... how much does one of those retail for?

Cheers,
Vic

[Skimmerking]

1400
and untamed did you get a volcano skimmer

[lastlight]

Check the DIY section on RC for some guy that made his own for MUCH less. I may give it a go one of these days the idea seems pretty sweet. My stand is already plumbed to my basement floor drain. One of these and a drain in my skimmer cup would be hella cool.

[untamed]

1400
and untamed did you get a volcano skimmer

No...not a volcano...Reefmania.

[fkshiu]

No...not a volcano...Reefmania.

Those Reefmania skimmers loot pretty sweet, Brad. I just wished they used a pump other than the buzzy Sedras (which are <ahem> the same buzzy Sedras on my Warner Marine BTW). And they need some more red acrylic like Tom's new lab beaker.

[lastlight]

Little Krylon Fusion can BK any skimmer =)

[albert_dao]

Out of curiosity ...... how much does one of those retail for?

Cheers,
Vic

I don't think we've finalized the pricing yet. I'll know in a week or so.

@ Brett

Why ya gotta be so ghetto man? You have a BK :P

[lastlight]

Haha yeah decent point =)

If I had my own CNC maybe things would have been different?

[Tom R]

For J&L pricing

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt-psa300/Vertex+Alpha+Cone+300+In-Sump+Protein+Skimmer+-+Up+to+600+Gallons.html

Currently on introductory pricing.

Tom R

[hillegom]

cough, cough

[banditpowdercoat]

Haha yeah decent point =)

If I had my own CNC maybe things would have been different?
Tehehe, so, what am I building this winter... hint hint

[Lance]

Need some more pics Tom. I'm sure that baby will suck the crap right out of the fish!

[lastlight]

Tehehe, so, what am I building this winter... hint hint

You're building something for me. We just haven't determined WHAT at this point. I can even come help if you're into beers and sleepovers?

[albert_dao]

You're building something for me. We just haven't determined WHAT at this point. I can even come help if you're into beers and sleepovers?

Dude, this is borderline PDA right here...

Your wife wants a word with you man.

[lastlight]

I'm THAT into CNC dude. I'm trying to bottle these emotions but it's tough.

[albert_dao]

I don't even know you anymore Brett.

[Navarchus]

So that’s what happens when you play with cone shape items?

:doh:

[lastlight]

Albert you're telling me that if some stranger with a CNC suddenly says:

"Reefover at my place. Let's get drunk and I'll drill your parts"

You'd say no?

You may be onto something there.

And nice skimmer Tom!

[albert_dao]

Albert you're telling me that if some stranger with a CNC suddenly says:

"Reefover at my place. Let's get drunk and I'll drill your parts"

You'd say no?

You may be onto something there.

And nice skimmer Tom!

What if I told you with a straight face "no"?

[banditpowdercoat]

Albert you're telling me that if some stranger with a CNC suddenly says:

"Reefover at my place. Let's get drunk and I'll drill your parts"

You'd say no?

You may be onto something there.

And nice skimmer Tom!


LMAO, WHOAAA, OMG, WHOAAAA, Thats helarious, WHOAAAA

[lastlight]

Oh you thought it was funny? Phew! I was expecting threats haha! Sorry you were dragged into this! Being officially unemployed means I have too much time on my hands.

[banditpowdercoat]

Don't worry Brett, Ive been there, and will be soon again..

And ya, whenever your in BC, I've allways got Beers and welcome company.