Vertex Omega 150

[CraigG]

Just got the new 150 yesterday and wanted to share some pics with you.

This was the first thing I was impressed with. The box and packaging was over the top.

The next cool thing was the instruction manual.

I am not used to getting this type of booklet with reef equipment very very nice! As I dove into setup I came across one tricky point and that was installing the red out pipe from the pump to the skimmer body.

After a few failed attempts I noticed an unalignment of the holes. I was able to over come this by loosening the bubble plate and realigning the two holes. after that it was smooth sailing to completion.

. During assembly I got a chance to see all of the parts and it appears that there are no noticeable short comings. All the parts seemed to be at a comercial level. After installing the skimmer and running it for 12 hours now I can say this for sure. It's really quiet and makes a serious foam column. I am running the skimmer in about 9 inches of water with the pipe wide open and seem to be getting a nice balanced skimate not to wet or to dry. I did notice that lowering the sump level 1" increased the bubble column height a lot. I would bet that at 7.5" and the flow valve opened all the way that you could collect some very dry skimate.
In conclusion, the Vertex Omega 150 is built with very nice material has a very quiet pump that is performing excellently. I expect to get a high performance to investment ratio with this skimmer.

 

[gar732]

What sized tank did you put this on? I've been eyeing this skimmer for my upcoming 150g build but I'm worried it might be too small for it.

 

[CraigG]

I put it on my 120. It's a powerful skimmer for the size. I think you would be fine as long as you arent planning on some super heavy duty bioload. IMO, over sizing a skimmer is no good either. I personally just moved from my ASMg4+ to the omega 150. In the short time it's been running it already seems to maintain a much taller column of foam. I'll keep you posted on the performance over the next few weeks.

 

[House]

I have also been researching a skimmer for my 120. I will stay tuned

 

[kevyb]

Thank you for the review. I've been waiting on this skimmer and from your posting, it looks like it might work well for me as well.

 

[TheReefKeeper]

I got mine two days ago it is really a high end build. So far I'm extremely pleased I'll have to wait for a review for it to really settle in but I can tell ya it's a bargin for the price hands Down one of the best valued skimmer I've seen in 10 years.

 

[Tank Girl]

Got mine today. It is going to be on 100 gal sps tank.

 

[E.intheC]

Nice pics. I'm definitely jealous :lol:

 

[CraigG]

Pulled out some pretty funky skimmate last night. I am definitely getting better collection over my asmg4+! My wife was actually offended by the smell of it lingering in the living room, that's a first. She just doesn't understand why I am so proud of the stuff lol.

 

[Wildman926]

Any updates on this skimmer?

 

[fbodykiller]

Curious about this skimmer. How loud is the pump? I need a skimmer that is very quiet

 

[Pseudo]

Mine has been dead silent from day one. I have already taken it apart once since getting it and it is easy to clean and put back together. Nasty smelling skimmate though if you have a tank in the bedroom. Tip clean the collection cup before you bring a date over.

 

[Pseudo]

Best skimmer I have had in a long time. Sitting in 8" of water. It's been set and forget it. 4 days of skimmate on a 60g cube heavy feed and full sps tank. Saved my tank from a mistake from adding extra un-cured rock to the display. Browned out my blues and nirates through the roof. Took it all back down to almost undetectable in a week and colors coming back.Smells like bad burritos

 

[Pseudo]

4 days of skimmatetaken with a flash. Skimmate is darker than the picture.

 

[E.intheC]

That skimmer looks great!

Tank looks awesome too!

 

[Pseudo]

Hey E,

Yeah, it is working fine. Thanks again for the tank. Glad you like how it is turning out. Finally getting stable after all the changes but the colors are really coming in nice.

 

[fixedwing]

Hey Guys, I know this thread has been sitting for awhile, but I figured I ask to see how your Omega is doing after several months of use. I actually just got my Omega 150 hooked up and I honestly have to say I'm a little disappointed in the humming sound it produces. Have you guys noticed any change in sound? Buy all means I've owned a louder skimmer, but was really hoping for near silence from this guy.

 

[CraigG]

Nope still seam really quite and producing nice skimate. Maybe take the impeller out and clean it.

QUOTE=fixedwing;1398122]Hey Guys, I know this thread has been sitting for awhile, but I figured I ask to see how your Omega is doing after several months of use. I actually just got my Omega 150 hooked up and I honestly have to say I'm a little disappointed in the humming sound it produces. Have you guys noticed any change in sound? Buy all means I've owned a louder skimmer, but was really hoping for near silence from this guy.[/QUOTE]