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11-19-2017, 07:22 PM
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Haha,you guys aren't helping
 I find I'm being very indecisive with choices for my tank build, just not confident. Seems the Vertex has better user reviews & is being sold at $650 compared to $300 at JL. Is this truly a. Ase of you get what you pay for? I prefer to buy local but it does seem this Vertex sale price is pretty good
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11-19-2017, 07:30 PM
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Problem is when you purchase something from a US mail company is if you have a problem with it, doesn't work right or is defective.
I usually try to limit my US mail order purchases to things that are not mechanical or electronic. I find the few dollars I save isn't worth the risk. Might be some good sales for Black Friday.
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11-19-2017, 07:58 PM
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Grab the biggest you can afford! I just put an alpha 170 on my 125 and my nitrates and phosphates are lower than when I carbon dosed. I bought it used so I could afford it. Retails for $1200 but I got it for $280. Just my $.02.
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11-19-2017, 08:49 PM
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Personally I would go for the Omega. I've used them and they work great. They do take a while to tune, but they pull skimmate like a champ once it's set up.
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11-19-2017, 10:00 PM
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Can you not get a price match at J&L for ease of warranty if required. I like having something local if something goes sideways. But if you can afford it buy the vertex as that’s a great brand and has been around.
I wish they made a larger skimmer in the omega line as the alpha is insane for price.
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11-19-2017, 11:00 PM
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The Omega is very tempting. If I were in your shoes, I'd first contact PA and get an insured shipping quote (not USPS).
I'd then approach Jeff with the #s and see what he will do. For ease of warranty I'd pay extra to deal locally. Heck, if I wasn't so happy with my skimmer, I'd be doing all this right now!
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11-19-2017, 11:51 PM
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Shipping is not an issue. It's free shipping & I pick up at 5D Packages at Blaine all the time ( great place btw).
I'd hesitate to ask JL for a 50% discount though...
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Last edited by Dash; 11-19-2017 at 11:54 PM.
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