Deltec MCE600 Skimmer

[jervismun]

Hi guys

I am very very happy with the power of this little guy. I am just wondering if I can solely rely on this skimmer for my Percula 90 setup. Total volume is approx. 70 US Gallons.

As claimed by Deltec:

Normal Stocking 700 Litres (155 gallons)

High Stocking 450 Liters (100 gallons)

Pix below shows the skimmate by my 2 skimmers, both emptied at the same time, 21 hours later, the MCE600 skimmate is on the right. Now... looking at the left skimmate, I wonder if I should decom it... seems like not helping at all.

What you guys think? Should I remove my old skimmer and free up some much-needed space?

in advance

[Altantis]

You know the answer

[jervismun]

Hey... don't be like that lah... I need confirmation and support... on one hand I like the idea of running just 1 effective skimmer... one the other hand 2 is better than 1 (well in some cases)

[neokn]

FYI,

Alot of reefers have tested that when you run 2 skimmer simultaneously, either one will have lesser skimmate. The theory behind is unknown but it's tested and proven. As to which one will under peform, it's also unknown too.

[jervismun]

FYI,

Alot of reefers have tested that when you run 2 skimmer simultaneously, either one will have lesser skimmate. The theory behind is unknown but it's tested and proven. As to which one will under peform, it's also unknown too.

I have cleared both collection cups yesterday simultaneously and now letting both skimmers running... will pour the skimmate into my "unwanted" wine glasses and update again tonight. If the result is the same as yesterday (pix above), I will retire the underperform skimmer.

[Tigger]

I m running 2 skimmer too. A 400L NW skimmer + a 500L venturi. I notice that even w both skimmer, my older NW is still skimming.

I have also seen for myself that 2 reefer who was initially running a 800L NW skimmer, after putting in another 400L NW skimmer, both are still skimming too.

Since u are not running power hungry skimmer, why not just leave it there. The most is it will consume $5-$10/month nia, which is affordable.

[neokn]

Well, I didn't say the skimmer will not perform but it'll definitely underperform compare to the initial setting of 1 skimmer only. Doesn't matter if it's a high performance skimmer or not.

I believe a more reliable test will be to off either 1 of them and redo the test. The position where the skimmer place will have to take into consideration too. Not forgetting the skimmate is suppose to be the "poo" of the LS before it can breakdown to NO2.

Cheers, keep up the good work. Pls update the test result as I keen to get one myself too at a later stage.

[jervismun]

Ok I will update again tonight Anyone interested in a lelong Turboflotor?

[neokn]

Ok I will update again tonight Anyone interested in a lelong Turboflotor?

WOW, that's fast.

You sound like a friend of my whom is crazy abt technology n he normally re-sale his mint condition stuff in abt 6 months.

[jervismun]

WOW, that's fast.

You sound like a friend of my whom is crazy abt technology n he normally re-sale his mint condition stuff in abt 6 months.

Haha... if doesn't perform must get rid... real estate is expensive nowadays...

[beaver]

Ok I will update again tonight Anyone interested in a lelong Turboflotor?

Hi Bro, how much are u offering? Thx

[jervismun]

Hi Bro, how much are u offering? Thx

Hehe... bro will PM you... definitely a very good price...