better skimmer than mce600

[nuj244]

Can you recommend a skimmer that is better than MCE600 but draw the same power as MCE600?

[limsc]

Can you recommend a skimmer that is better than MCE600 but draw the same power as MCE600?

The new series of Deltec skimmers are very power efficient, eg APF800. But then, the price is much more...

However if you are looking for Hang-on skimmers, not many out there that beats the performance of MCE600.

From sponsor's website:

MCE600

Air Intake: 300 L/hr

Power Consumption: 19 watts

High Stocking 450 Liters (100 gallons)

Normal Stocking 700 Litres (155 gallons)

APF 800

Power consumption - 12 Watt

Airflow - 600 litre/h

High stocking 800 litres

Normal stocking 1000 litres

[nuj244]

The new series of Deltec skimmers are very power efficient, eg APF800. But then, the price is much more...

However if you are looking for Hang-on skimmers, not many out there that beats the performance of MCE600.

From sponsor's website:

MCE600

Air Intake: 300 L/hr

Power Consumption: 19 watts

High Stocking 450 Liters (100 gallons)

Normal Stocking 700 Litres (155 gallons)

APF 800

Power consumption - 12 Watt

Airflow - 600 litre/h

High stocking – 800 litres

Normal stocking – 1000 litres

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Deltec site for MCE600 states 400l/hr of air (http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/deltec-mce600-skimmer-turbo).

Does this mean that an upgrade in pump is needed for the old MCE600?

I have MCE 600 and looking to upgrade to in-sump as MCE600 footprint seems bigger than round skimmer.

Technical Data for mce600 from deltec:

For US 110V specifications please visit our D-D USA section of the web site

•MCE600 Skimmer : Article No. 31117

•Can be hung on the outside of the aquarium or sump.

•Draws its own water from the aquarium via the internal needlewheel pump.

•400 litres of air/hr are produced at the venturi.

Dimensions:

•L 260mm W 180mm H 500mm (normal position).

•H 570mm (allowing for removal of the cup).

•Height above lip of aquarium - normal position 230mm.

•Width of body only external to tank 85mm.

•Pipes extend by 95mm from skimmer body.

Stocking:

•Normal Stocking 875 lts (192 UK gallons)

•Heavy Stocking 563 lts (124 UK gallons)

[limsc]

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Deltec site for MCE600 states 400l/hr of air (http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/deltec-mce600-skimmer-turbo).

Does this mean that an upgrade in pump is needed for the old MCE600?

I have MCE 600 and looking to upgrade to in-sump as MCE600 footprint seems bigger than round skimmer.

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From the website, seems that the model is an upgraded one as it claims..

Not too sure how the upgrade is done though.

For those round models, do take note if you need a feeder pump.

Additional pump draws power, else you either go for a single pump that does both or go for gravity feed.

[Jameshong]

Seem like the upgrade just need to replace the normal impellor to pinwheel impellor !