Deltec MC 500

[Europa]

I'm thinking about getting a Deltec MC 500. Does anyone know how loud this skimmer is? I'm currently using an AquaC Urchin Pro, which is a loud but tolerable IMO. I don't want to get anything that's louder than it is but don't have many options since my sump space is limited. Would an MC 500 be any louder than an AquaC EV 120, or an Urchin or Remora Pro?

[jxb647]

from what i hear its quiet... i have the model just under that and its honestly much quieter than my old remora (not to mention a better skimmer). You hear it slightly but barely... From what i've read that is one bad ass skimmer for a hangon...

[Europa]

Thanks. I just ordered the MC500 (in sump model) from Deltec :)
http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/mc500.php

[jxb647]

i'm sure you'll be more than happy with it... got the one your getting confused with the MCE600 though... too many models...

[gsxunv04@aol.com]

deltec seems to be a great brand but still a bit too pricy for my blood, i was on their site and found this, good idea although it seems a bit pricy just to get lazy...
http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/accessories.php#selfcleaninghead

[chessmanmark]

You get what you pay for with a skimmer. IMO it's the most important piece of equipment for your tank. If you are serious about this hobby it is in your best interest to buy a quality skimmer.

I look forward to hearing how you like it Mindy. Take lots of pictures.

[Europa]

deltec seems to be a great brand but still a bit too pricy for my blood, i was on their site and found this, good idea although it seems a bit pricy just to get lazy...
http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/accessories.php#selfcleaninghead
It is very expensive, but you can get great skimmers like ER's for a lot less. I would gone with an ER or ATI months ago, but my sump skimmer section is too small for one. I was thinking about moving my baffle back a couple inches so I could fit one, but I checked Deltec's website and found one that would fit. The pump goes inside the skimmer so it saves quite a bit of space.

[chessmanmark]

Isn't it ironic. Deltec holds the original patent for the needle wheel design, Euro Reef copies the design and sells their skimmers for less. You can't go wrong with either brand though.

[jxb647]

i saw on another post you got the skimmer in and running... how do you like it? is it more quiet than your old remora?

[Europa]

It's working great. I love it. There's a little bit of vibration noise from the pump so I called Deltec today and ordered the dampening kit to cushion it.

[Irisservice]

How about some pics...

[Mantis]

No pics I am considering for my next tank a deltec

[Europa]

It's pulling out more skimmate in one day than my old one did in a week :)
http://www.infowest.com/personal/m/mindi/deltec.jpg

[Irisservice]

cool keep us up to date..

[gsxunv04@aol.com]

looks good, do you know how much air its pulling? and how big/what pump are you running on it?

[Europa]

I have the valve wide open. Its designed to run with an aquabee 2000.

[jxb647]

with valve wide open it should be about 350L/H or air intake based on their website