Deltec MCE600 Hang-on skimmer

[Earth]

Dear All

Just wish to find out any reefer using the above product.

Good to get one?

[dreamzcape]

Don't have one but aiming for one! I think it's a quality hangon skimmer...can never really go wrong with Deltec I feel

[nim75sg]

Bought this skimmer onlilne before the local supplier intro this product locally ...

IMO, a good skimmer without any fuss and easy to maintain but the setback is that you have to empty the small collection cup frequently.

[dreamzcape]

wah nim...what about a personal review of it? is it a good thing that must empty collection cup so often? tuning wise easy?

[Earth]

Hi Nim75sg

Thanks for replying...

I saw a photo of the product in eaquanature website, the measurement given for the width of it is 180mm. I think it looks unlikely to be 180mm. As I have a tight space at the back, if the width is 180mm, then it will not fit into the limited space of mine...

Could you do me a kind favour by measuring the width / thickness of your deltec? So I can make a correct decision..

[nim75sg]

wah nim...what about a personal review of it? is it a good thing that must empty collection cup so often? tuning wise easy?

Bro.... Apologized that I didn't got time to write a review even though in operation for more than a year.

Tuning wise very easy and once it is tuned - it just rock and roll.

As for the emptying the collection cup more frequent depends on your feeding too but overall as this is the result of good skimming.

This is what I meant by small collection cup ... only the right shaded triangle is the collection cup.

[nim75sg]

Could you do me a kind favour by measuring the width / thickness of your deltec? So I can make a correct decision..

Since you asked for it, here are the exact measuements:

Length or Width = 260mm

Chassis Depth = 85mm (excluding the inflow pipework)

Height = 465mm (up to the collection cup)

Hope this info helps

[dreamzcape]

bro, what u mean by chassis depth? the thickness? on the website it said 180mm so i'm thinking its probably from pipe edge to box edge but the 85mm u gave is only box edge to box edge yes no?

[Earth]

Bro nim75sg

Yap, could you confirm that the thickness is only 85mm without taking into account the in and out pipe works?

[nim75sg]

bro, what u mean by chassis depth? the thickness? on the website it said 180mm so i'm thinking its probably from pipe edge to box edge but the 85mm u gave is only box edge to box edge yes no?

That is correct ... edge to edge.

[nim75sg]

Bro nim75sg

Yap, could you confirm that the thickness is only 85mm without taking into account the in and out pipe works?

Confirmed .... 85mm thickness

[dreamzcape]

bro...sorry ah just a few more questions....the collection cup you posted, the grey pipe is to connect to waste collector? Also, since edge to edge is 85mm, then from between edge to pipe do you think can fit over a 2ft tank's eurobracing?

[cherietung]

From the edge to the pipe can hold about 80mm. Measure your euro bracing tip to edge. <80mm should be okay.

[dreamzcape]

hmmz ok....thanks cherie!

[nim75sg]

bro...sorry ah just a few more questions....the collection cup you posted, the grey pipe is to connect to waste collector? Also, since edge to edge is 85mm, then from between edge to pipe do you think can fit over a 2ft tank's eurobracing?

If the edge of your eurobracing to the side of the tank is not more than 60mm in width then the skimmer can "hang" comfortably without any stress otherwise it is a NO, NO.

[dreamzcape]

okay will use 60 mm as a guideline! thank you!

[Earth]

Hi Nim75sg

Thanks for your confirmation..

Btw, what is the size of your tank and the frequency of you clearing the waste cup?

Sori.. so much question...

[nim75sg]

This MCE600 is currently servicing a "rojak" 6'x2'x2' FOWLR tank housing 16 livestocks.

Every week got to empty the waste collector due to 2 feedings of 8 cubes per feed of either frozen mysis or brine shrimp.

But would believe that you won't have to do this if the feeding is moderate.

[Earth]

Bro nim75sg

! the fellow can skim a 6' tank??

Your No3 ok with such heavy feeding? If the skimmer can control your No3 well, it looks like this is really a good choice for reefers with limited space!

Just a final request... If it is not too inconvenient for you, can you grant me the permission to have a look at how and where you hook up the fellow to your 6 footer. No obligations though....

[dreamzcape]

bro i also got final request! give me the mce600 can?

[Earth]

Bro Dreamzcape

Your request too much lah... don't spoil market..

[dreamzcape]

[dreamzcape]

oh bros u using the mce600 one more thing...can help measure from base to point of hang on have how much clearance? tank will be about 1.5 ft in height and placed on table so wondering if have enough vertical clearance.

Thanks!

[nim75sg]

Bro nim75sg

! the fellow can skim a 6' tank??

Your No3 ok with such heavy feeding? If the skimmer can control your No3 well, it looks like this is really a good choice for reefers with limited space!

Just a final request... If it is not too inconvenient for you, can you grant me the permission to have a look at how and where you hook up the fellow to your 6 footer. No obligations though.... 

Yes .. the MCE600 is supporting the 6' tank and NO3 about 20ppm which is fine since it is only a FOWLR with 2 heavy feedings. Also, would believe that the NO3 can be lower if light feeding is given.

Seeing the real setup in action? This is no problem as long as there is a door gift otherwise the 2 dogs won't be friendly with you.

Anyway, just kidding .. let me know.

[nim75sg]

bro i also got final request! give me the mce600 can?

Ha Ha Ha .. nice try