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02/14/2009, 12:04 AM
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opinions on a Deltec
what are people thoughts of a deltec APF600 skimmer on a 90 gallon SPS dominant tank? I know its a little much but that might give me some extra room to really feed the corals...
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02/14/2009, 12:52 AM
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Deltec skimmers are awesome. I was running an MCE600 on my 72 bow for a while until I got a sump. That skimmer was pulling out all kinds of thick skimmer nog. The only downside to the MCE600 was because of the compact HOB design, it had a small collection cup that I had to empty frequently.
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02/14/2009, 07:59 AM
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I had a APF600 for my 4x2x2. The tank was too much for this skimmer. I would think a 3ft tank is ideal.
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02/14/2009, 08:59 AM
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If are buying a used one for a good price it would be OK, if buying new I would go with a bubble king 180 mini, ABT cone or a Warner Marine cone. Deltecs IMO are way over priced for what you get. They are made with extruded acrylic the support for them is terrible ect.... ect......
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02/14/2009, 09:59 AM
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The deltecs should come with a gasmask
the skimmate is so nasty it will gag you Get used to holding your breath  I too had an MCE600 on a bowfront |
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02/14/2009, 11:45 AM
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IMO, when it comes to protein skimmers, its about how they work. How they look is just a bonus. I actually liked the black ABS.If you can find a used one, they are great skimmers. I had an AP600 on my old 90g then went to an AP902. Loved them. I wouldnt buy another new one tho. There are other skimmers out now that were not out when Deltec was so popular... the WM makes a great looking deltec copy, seen them at salty critter on a recent trip and I was impressed. The ATB's really have my attention right now... I can share a little more on that in a week or so. |
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02/14/2009, 12:15 PM
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i have a 600 on my 110 sps dom tank iand it pulls nasty nasty i mean nasty things
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