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Old 08-25-2013, 12:12 AM
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Default skimmer choices which one ??????????

which one is better quality and performance from this 2 :
http://www.homesalive.ca/Vertex-In-S...00_p_1064.html
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http://www.advancedreefaquatics.ca/c...roducts_id=516

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Old 08-25-2013, 01:11 AM
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Vertex has a great product and reliability behind it

Cadlights is the new boy on the block I run the 1150 and don't have any complaints with it but because it hasn't been around a long time hard to form a long term opinion on them
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:40 AM
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what is the quality build piping thickness etc with 1150 ? how long you run it ?
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:49 AM
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Started a review here of the 1150 with pictures
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=99759

I've been emptying the collection cup an average of every 3 days its been pulling lots of solids out and very stinky to boot I have been running it for just over a month and a half.

The Cadlights is very user friendly comes pre assembled just plug in and start using and easy to adjust the flow
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I'd buy the cad over the in-series. Vertex is good just not that skimmer
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Old 08-25-2013, 04:59 AM
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I'm about 90% positive that vertex stop even producing the In100 so finding parts or warranty might be a pain.
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:45 PM
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yes they stop producing IN series about 3 months now so my option are limited
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Correct, Vertex have canned the IN series and are replacing them with the Omega series. The IN series pumps and impellers are still very much available and easy to get through all authorized Vertex dealers.

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Old 08-27-2013, 03:44 AM
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what about this skimmers
Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer
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AquaMaxx EcoMaxx In-Sump Protein Skimmer
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Quote:
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what about this skimmers
Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer
or
AquaMaxx EcoMaxx In-Sump Protein Skimmer
Give us more info...

- Water volume (tank + sump - rock)
- Stocking level
- Budget

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