Vertex Omega for a 75 gallon display

[Burnometer]

So I plan on getting a Vertex Omega for my 75 gallon build, but I can’t decide if the 150 is enough or if I need to go with the 180i. Any suggestions?

 

[theMeat]

Wouldn’t hurt to go 180

 

[miPapareef]

The 150 has been great in my 75 for 15 months and I highly recommend that one.

It’s quiet and just runs. I haven’t had any issue with it after the first week.

In the first week it wouldn’t reliably start. I took the pump and impeller out and reinstalled and did this a couple times. And I ran it in a brute tub for a week and after that it’s had no issue.

Also I run it at this water level and haven’t had any adjustment issues like some people have reported.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I believe that they are on sale at MarineDepot

 

[VertexSupport]

The 180i is way over sized for that tank and will likely strip the water of organics and not function stably. The Omega 150 is the largest skimmer i would suggest on this tank size, you may also want to check out our Somatic line of skimmers.

 

[theMeat]

That’s one of the good things about omega. Can be air and flow adjusted, as well, known to be rock steady skimmer

 

[Kayvon]

I have the 150 on my 120 build. It's performed just fine. I would stick with a 150 unless you plan on upgrading tanks soon.