Deltec MCE300 or Aqua C w/ Mag 3

r0bin · 03/26/2007, 08:46 AM

Deltec MCE300 or Aqua C w/ Mag 3
OK which of these skimmers would be best for my 75 gal? I am still trying to decide what new skimmer to go with. I appreciate everyones help. If you actually have either of these skimmers (esp the Deltec) please feel free to comment on likes and dislikes. Thanks!

luke33 · 03/26/2007, 09:04 AM

The deltec will be much better than the aqua c. The aqua c is junk imo. Also the bermuda hot skimmer is suppose to be very nice as well.

Joe Cool · 03/26/2007, 09:14 AM

I had the aqua c before the deltec and the deltec blows it out of the water. For a 75g, I would be looking at either the MCE600 or AP600 but I tend to overstock my tanks.

chip721 · 03/26/2007, 09:23 AM

I've used an MCE600 and Aqua-C w/Mag3 on my 54g. Deltec's are solid performers, but pricey.

With the Aqua-C, I didn't like the huge Mag pump dangling in my tank. IMO it's unsightly and loud. As for it's performace, your milage may vary.

r0bin · 03/26/2007, 09:32 AM

I realize the MCE 600 is a terrific skimmer, but I am more looking towards the MCE300. Does anyone have this skimmer or opinions of it?

Joe Cool · 03/26/2007, 09:37 AM

I have the MCE300, its a very good skimmer whens its on but when you turn it off it has a restarting problem.

r0bin · 03/26/2007, 09:41 AM

How do you get it to restart? What size tank do you have it on, your 24? Do you think it would handle a 75?

Joe Cool · 03/26/2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by r0bin
How do you get it to restart? What size tank do you have it on, your 24? Do you think it would handle a 75?

I have to either blow or suck on the air valve for it to restart the pump. I have it on my 24g. I tried it on my new 65g with 100lbs of curing rocks inside of it and in 24 hrs it created an insane amount of skimmate, almost a full cup of black/dark brown nog. I would think it could handle a 75g with minimal load.

03/26/2007, 08:46 AM	#1
r0bin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,132	Deltec MCE300 or Aqua C w/ Mag 3 Deltec MCE300 or Aqua C w/ Mag 3 OK which of these skimmers would be best for my 75 gal? I am still trying to decide what new skimmer to go with. I appreciate everyones help. If you actually have either of these skimmers (esp the Deltec) please feel free to comment on likes and dislikes. Thanks!

03/26/2007, 09:04 AM	#2
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	The deltec will be much better than the aqua c. The aqua c is junk imo. Also the bermuda hot skimmer is suppose to be very nice as well.

03/26/2007, 09:14 AM	#3
Joe Cool Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Posts: 294	I had the aqua c before the deltec and the deltec blows it out of the water. For a 75g, I would be looking at either the MCE600 or AP600 but I tend to overstock my tanks.

03/26/2007, 09:23 AM	#4
chip721 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,260	I've used an MCE600 and Aqua-C w/Mag3 on my 54g. Deltec's are solid performers, but pricey. With the Aqua-C, I didn't like the huge Mag pump dangling in my tank. IMO it's unsightly and loud. As for it's performace, your milage may vary.

03/26/2007, 09:32 AM	#5
r0bin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,132	I realize the MCE 600 is a terrific skimmer, but I am more looking towards the MCE300. Does anyone have this skimmer or opinions of it?

03/26/2007, 09:37 AM	#6
Joe Cool Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Posts: 294	I have the MCE300, its a very good skimmer whens its on but when you turn it off it has a restarting problem.

03/26/2007, 09:41 AM	#7
r0bin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,132	How do you get it to restart? What size tank do you have it on, your 24? Do you think it would handle a 75?