Deltec External Protein Skimmer MCE300

[Sam]

Just wanted to get your opinion on this skimmer.

-> Any cons?

-> Does it work the way out of box or need any upgrades or modifications?

-> Any bubble issues?

-> Any noise issues?

-> Any other issues?

 

I am considering this for my 46G Softy/LPS reef setup with medium fish load

[jason the filter freak]

Con: cost

Pro: everything else

[steveoutlaw]

Jason said it all........it's more expensive then the remora, but it skims like a champ. You can search reef central for feedback. You might even be able to find a nice MCE600 for a good price. Here is a good review of the 600 for a tank about your size:

 

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/7/review

Edited August 7, 2008 by steveoutlaw

[davjbeas]

I love my deltec skimmers, I have the mce600 on a 30gal tank and an APF600 on my 75g reef display.

I negleted cleaning the aquabee pump on the apf600. when I got to it last week calcium biuldup had frozen the Impeller to the shaft. A new Impeller $129.00 a new shaft $10.00. I think if you need to replace the pump its almost 300$. I assume its because its german made and importing parts are expensive.

Replacing the impeller in a eheim 1250 was only 29$

Its my own fault for not doing regular maintenence on the pump.

The MCE 600 is the best hang on tank skimmer I know of. Breaking in the skimmer is very tricky though.

mostly because on a new tank it skimms wet past the point of over filling. No water ends up on the floor though excess skimmate from the cup is returned to the skimmer.

It takes about a week to 2 weeks to get it where you want it

 

http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=21589

 

 

 

David B.

 

[Sam]

Sounds very promising. Thanks guys for your replies.

 

 

Does members post here their equipments/frags for sale? If so what forum is that? Is it restricted for members only?

[davjbeas]

It is restricted to members only.The only time non members can sell goods on the general forum is when breaking town a tank - getting out of the hobby.

 

David

[jason the filter freak]

It's only $20 to join and go figure you'll make that back on the first piece of used equipment your get,k frag, and endless advice. It's very worth your while.

[Sam]

I am planning to come to meeting tomorrow and will join the membership.

[johnnybv]

I am planning to come to meeting tomorrow and will join the membership.

the MCe300 has been upgraded and works much better now!! New ones have just hit the US and will be on shelves in the next few weeks.

john

[jamesbuf]

the MCe300 has been upgraded and works much better now!! New ones have just hit the US and will be on shelves in the next few weeks.

john

 

 

Did Deltec put out a notice or something? I had never read anything about anything wrong with the older ones. I always wondered who good the smaller HOB one was. You gonna have any of these on display Johnny when they come in?

[johnnybv]

Did Deltec put out a notice or something? I had never read anything about anything wrong with the older ones. I always wondered who good the smaller HOB one was. You gonna have any of these on display Johnny when they come in?

not sure of all the improvments, but I know one of the things they fixed was the start up siphon problem. I will have a better idea once they are on the shelves.

john

[dtfleming]

How wide is the skimmer?