Starting a new thread just because I can
I got a Vertex IN-100 and it's up and running. I swear I feel like I'm runnin' with the big dogs these days, all this big equipment. It's just beginning to skim some gorpy looking stuff. I got it in about 3 pm today. I did the vinegar and water break-in that I've read about someplace (2 hrs worth). I had to assemble it inside the sump because the entire thing won't go in all put together. I'm not entirely sure I'm going to be able to get the cup out without tipping it over, but we'll see. I now know why people build their own tank stands...this stock All Glass pine stand is a design nightmare equipment wise.
Now for some real skimmer etiquette questions.
I've seen such things as people turning their skimmer off when they feed - yes or no?
How about additives?
Anything else I should know other than yes, I know I have to empty the cup when it gets full. I'm not looking forward to "real" skimmer gorp, being as I have a very sensitive nose and I see posts all the time about how horrible skimmate smells. My BakPak got some fairly decent skimmate at times but it never was nasty smelling, just mildly unpleasant. Sounds like I'm in for a treat.