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Hi guys

This is not a really new product since its availability since its debut in October 2006... However i searched through SRC up and down :upsidedown: and found no review about this skimmer. So this is a comprehensive (i hope) review about this splendid skimmer and also frequent updates from this skimmer...

This is the skimmate it produce 19 hrs aft running in...

It run in during about 4pm, yesterday. Up till now is about 19 hrs already... Its considerably alot for a red sea skimmer user... :whistle Of course i expect more... :evil::evil::evil:

I will monitor the skimmate collected and update you guys accordingly.

Meanwhile this is what i got...

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

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The fine bubbles (considered in its class) produced by the maxijet 1000l/h

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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The skimmer's label... :rolleyes:

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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The structure looks solid...thats wat i like abt yr skimmer.

haha... here's the pic of the solid structured skimmer hung on my tank... This is for you bro Ah Siang... :D

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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That's all and will update the skimmate production later on... :heh:

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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thanks!...actually i m considering getting it...but have to dig into my budget first...think i like this better than aqua c.

That's wad RC's member said... The MCE-300 skims better than remora... :eyebrow:

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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That's all and will update the skimmate production later on... :heh:

Just took the collection cup out for washing yesterday... After a period of 4 days...

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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And this is what i got?? :blink:

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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At least this skimmate quality and amount is better than my red sea's stock skimmer... :rolleyes: I could only rule 2 possibilities out... 1 the skimmer is not working well... 2 My skimmer is trying to scream to me... "What else you want me to skim???!!"... This morning the collection cup was filled with about 3mm thick of skimmate...Will try to take and post pix... :upsidedown:

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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Nice coffeemate brother...good recommendation and review!

haha... comprehensive enuff not?? Need videos?? LOL... :eyebrow:

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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Video on youtube.com will be nice....lol... :eyebrow:

Ok... I'll try to post it tomorrow... :eyebrow:

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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OK guys tested water yesterday to find that No3 actually dropped to 5ppm... So now i should think the No3 to be <5ppm... That's a goal to be achieved... ;)

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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OK guys tested water yesterday to find that No3 actually dropped to 5ppm... So now i should think the No3 to be <5ppm... That's a goal to be achieved... ;)

wow thats what makes the difference hey what was ur old skimmer model man?

btw can pm me the price u got for this babe

thanks :eyebrow: :eyebrow:

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wow thats what makes the difference hey what was ur old skimmer model man?

btw can pm me the price u got for this babe

thanks :eyebrow: :eyebrow:

The old one arh... Think Red Sea didn't made the effort to design it properly... <_< The collection cup no holes for air pressure exchange so that the foam can rise up... The model is click here

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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wow thats what makes the difference hey what was ur old skimmer model man?

btw can pm me the price u got for this babe

thanks :eyebrow: :eyebrow:

For pricing wise check here

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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this skimmer is great! but i find it troublesome to dismantle and put back when you want to clean the reaction chamber. especially the top part where the gunk collects as you can see in the photo.

you'll have to clean that off or the efficiency drops after awhile.. otherwise a great skimmer!

also it would have been nicer if they used black or tinted acrylic to build it. transparant one grows aglae quickly and its not as nice visually as compared to say.. the remora or even prizm.

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this skimmer is great! but i find it troublesome to dismantle and put back when you want to clean the reaction chamber. especially the top part where the gunk collects as you can see in the photo.

you'll have to clean that off or the efficiency drops after awhile.. otherwise a great skimmer!

also it would have been nicer if they used black or tinted acrylic to build it. transparant one grows aglae quickly and its not as nice visually as compared to say.. the remora or even prizm.

Yes indeed it is... :rolleyes: Dismantle is difficult i admit so washing of body will only be done twice per year (if i still can cope) however i'll use a toothbrush to brush away gunks when i'm free... That's 1 reson why i like the skimmer transparent can see the bubbles foaming... Oso partially a reason y i changed the stosk skimmer to this one... Other than the reason that the previous one doesn't work well... <_<

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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how is the noise? is it noisy?

Nope much silent than my stock skimmer the only sound u might here is water flowing however u can put the filter floss underneath to minimize the sound or ven eliminate it... :upsidedown:

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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Yes indeed it is... :rolleyes: Dismantle is difficult i admit so washing of body will only be done twice per year (if i still can cope) however i'll use a toothbrush to brush away gunks when i'm free... That's 1 reson why i like the skimmer transparent can see the bubbles foaming... Oso partially a reason y i changed the stosk skimmer to this one... Other than the reason that the previous one doesn't work well... <_<

hey, I think you cannot live with cleaning the mce300 twice a year. The amount of junk it can produce is exorbident! :S I clean mine every fortnight. If I do not, the junk on the sides of the skimmer will fall back into the water stream and affect the overall skimming.

Just my 2 cents.

Happy Reefing,

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hey, I think you cannot live with cleaning the mce300 twice a year. The amount of junk it can produce is exorbident! :S I clean mine every fortnight. If I do not, the junk on the sides of the skimmer will fall back into the water stream and affect the overall skimming.

Just my 2 cents.

But to strip the skimmer down i think 3 months once would do bah... :eyeblur:

1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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