Deltec MCE-300 protein skimmer... Better so far...

[dachkie]

really that tough to clean? i thinking of getting 1 for my Q-tank but i am a clean skimmer fanatic , because if dont clean frequently then once gunk built up damn hard to clean

[MarcoVan]

well it depends on how much stuff and food you put into the tank luh. same logic as how much you eat is how much you put out mah (: and for the 2nd gen mce300 which our bro vlamingi cont is using, it is easier to clean. if you have seen mine which is the 1st gen, you will confirm swear at it.

Similarly, bro markietan is also using the 1st gen skimmer (:

Cheers

[dachkie]

cause so far haven been able to compare tunze 9005 and mce-300, duno which 1 to get

[MarcoVan]

cause so far haven been able to compare tunze 9005 and mce-300, duno which 1 to get

Just get mce300 lah. Period. haha (:

[Vlamingi_cont]

cause so far haven been able to compare tunze 9005 and mce-300, duno which 1 to get

Other than its from deltec The MCE 300 has a very unique way of collecting skimmate... Hence, its easier for you to view ur bubbles... :eyebrow: Also it consume only 9W whereas the 9005 Consumes 12W...

[dachkie]

Other than its from deltec The MCE 300 has a very unique way of collecting skimmate... Hence, its easier for you to view ur bubbles... :eyebrow: Also it consume only 9W whereas the 9005 Consumes 12W...

3w no difference lah , but what i want is the efficiency although its only for Q-tank.

[Vlamingi_cont]

3w no difference lah , but what i want is the efficiency although its only for Q-tank.

Do a search on RC maybe they hav answers...

[bluelamp]

I had used this skimmer for about 2 years. Good during 6 months, after that, the fixture starts to give problem, specifically the tube that links the pump to the inner cylinder. It is not a very well constructed skimmer I must say, cleaning is hell!!!

the noise level will start to show after months of usage. I will not recommend this skimmer for long term use. Adjustment to the flow requires artist skills but much better than skills required to manage a Red Sea prism pro.

I am using Aqua Medic skimmer now for about 2 months. Never use a skimmer this quiet before. will need time to tell how good this is. Skimming wise, I rate it 30% better over the Deltac, as it is more stable, no adjustment required.

[dachkie]

Do a search on RC maybe they hav answers...

you can be very sure i did alot of seraching and found nuttin much on both skimmers

lots of gd comments about mce-600 thou. but thats too much to spent for just a Q-tank which just houses 2 normal clowns , 1 cleaner wrasse and 1 powder blue

[dachkie]

I had used this skimmer for about 2 years. Good during 6 months, after that, the fixture starts to give problem, specifically the tube that links the pump to the inner cylinder. It is not a very well constructed skimmer I must say, cleaning is hell!!!

the noise level will start to show after months of usage. I will not recommend this skimmer for long term use. Adjustment to the flow requires artist skills but much better than skills required to manage a Red Sea prism pro.

I am using Aqua Medic skimmer now for about 2 months. Never use a skimmer this quiet before. will need time to tell how good this is. Skimming wise, I rate it 30% better over the Deltac, as it is more stable, no adjustment required.

bro which aquamedic skimmer u using now?

[Vlamingi_cont]

you can be very sure i did alot of seraching and found nuttin much on both skimmers

lots of gd comments about mce-600 thou. but thats too much to spent for just a Q-tank which just houses 2 normal clowns , 1 cleaner wrasse and 1 powder blue

Den time to change Q tank to D tank...

[bluelamp]

bro which aquamedic skimmer u using now?

I am using the I400, this model is the in tank version, very easy to clear, zero sound so far, no air flow adjustment required or bubble issue. all parts are easy to take out and wash.

[dachkie]

Den time to change Q tank to D tank...

no lah then i will need another Q-tank , i am in the progress of setting up a pico for mini mini gobies

[bluelamp]

I am using the I400, this model is the in tank version, very easy to clear, zero sound so far, no air flow adjustment required or bubble issue. all parts are easy to take out and wash.

Just an additional note, the deltec MCE-300 I used before and now in store room is 2nd gen version. Wait till some more months later than you can decide if it is easy to clean.....

[Vlamingi_cont]

no lah then i will need another Q-tank , i am in the progress of setting up a pico for mini mini gobies

Jkjk... But in case this might be useful click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnWmjatrVE... After about 15 mins the foam formation starts...

[dachkie]

the bubbles looks gd definately better then a prizm anyday , bro bluefrog , can i go over ur place to see ur i400 this weekend?

if you dont mind

[Vlamingi_cont]

the bubbles looks gd definately better then a prizm anyday , bro bluefrog , can i go over ur place to see ur i400 this weekend?

if you dont mind

Yes cos this is using a pin wheel pump...

[bluelamp]

the bubbles looks gd definately better then a prizm anyday , bro bluefrog , can i go over ur place to see ur i400 this weekend?

if you dont mind

Think this weekend not good, as I have to travel. Let me do some pic taking to help you see it working. Will post them this tomorrow night.

My views: try not to allow bubble to exist over long duration in a tank, bubble normally exist when you use overhanging or in tank skimmer or over size skimmer for slump. It not only promote brown algae growth but also it will affect SPS and fishes health, in serious cases, algae will start to grow on your corals and kill them overtime. If you use MH lights, having bubble means your tank will be having increase population of cocepod, which means tissue death of corals exist in your tank. And your skimmer will appear to work excellent but in fact it is battling with increase growth of algae in the water flow and you have to spend alot of time cleaning your skimmer and tank off algae. If you are using 10000k or 6500k MH light, it is time for you to switch to 14500k or 16000k bulb to reduce algae growth and improve on visual for coral color. Don't read too much on kevin stuff, a tank is not a sea, we don't need so much growth in a small tank!!!!

[bluelamp]

Yes cos this is using a pin wheel pump...

there is no bubble for my i400 skimmer... only if I add new sps and use bonding stuff, but the small bubble will be gone after 1 to 2 hours. should not allow any bubble.

[Vlamingi_cont]

there is no bubble for my i400 skimmer... only if I add new sps and use bonding stuff, but the small bubble will be gone after 1 to 2 hours. should not allow any bubble.

I think what he meant is the bubbles in the reaction chamber...

[dachkie]

well looks like i am back to tunze or mce. the aquamedic is more ex then 9015 or mce-600

now i seriously considering mce-600

[bluelamp]

well looks like i am back to tunze or mce. the aquamedic is more ex then 9015 or mce-600

now i seriously considering mce-600

what price were you quoted for i400? should ask for discount, I got mine for $380 in a small shop at Joo Chiat place.

[bluelamp]

what price were you quoted for i400? should ask for discount, I got mine for $380 in a small shop at Joo Chiat place.

wow! MCE 600 is retail at $550!!! that is very ex.

[bluelamp]

I think what he meant is the bubbles in the reaction chamber...

Oh... ok.. sorry...

[Vlamingi_cont]

wow! MCE 600 is retail at $550!!! that is very ex.

Yeh... 300 is a baby brother of the 600... And cheaper...