Deltec AP702

HerdofCrickets · 09/01/2009, 08:48 AM

Thinking I'm going to order a Deltec AP702 for my new 220 build

These can be run in-sump, correct?

If I use a Mag7 to feed it, do you think that's too much flow or should I drop to a Mag5? They say ideal flow rate is 600gph...

GSMguy · 09/01/2009, 09:31 AM

if your looking at in sump skimmers there are some cheaper options that work better, the Deltec design is old and the price is quite high.

the bubble kings and ATBs are better skimmers and cost less. i have a couple friends who sold their deltecs used and bought ATB or BK plus saved some money, they are very happy with the new skimmers (i switched from deltec to an ATB and it works much better)

i would look at the bubble king Supermarin 200 and ATB 1050A or the 10.5 deluxe.

pecan2phat · 09/01/2009, 11:29 AM

recommended feed pump of choice would be an eheim 1260.

HerdofCrickets · 09/01/2009, 11:32 AM

My local board is saying the same thing as GSMguy, for the money there are better in-sump skimmers.

The search continues!!

ccradr · 09/07/2009, 04:11 PM

I purchased this skimmer when I set up my 265. It is a good skimmer. Well built etc. Those two eheims just ate my electricity up...for less money I bought a Bubble King SM250...and WHOOOOOO!!! Great skimmer...silent and very efficient. If you are going to throughout that kind of dough...look at BK. Also Deltec has new more efficient skimmers coming out also. For your size tank you could even do a Vertex Cone which is basically BubbleKing for $999.00

09/01/2009, 08:48 AM	#1
HerdofCrickets Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 123	Deltec AP702 Thinking I'm going to order a Deltec AP702 for my new 220 build These can be run in-sump, correct? If I use a Mag7 to feed it, do you think that's too much flow or should I drop to a Mag5? They say ideal flow rate is 600gph...

09/01/2009, 09:31 AM	#2
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	if your looking at in sump skimmers there are some cheaper options that work better, the Deltec design is old and the price is quite high. the bubble kings and ATBs are better skimmers and cost less. i have a couple friends who sold their deltecs used and bought ATB or BK plus saved some money, they are very happy with the new skimmers (i switched from deltec to an ATB and it works much better) i would look at the bubble king Supermarin 200 and ATB 1050A or the 10.5 deluxe. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/01/2009, 11:32 AM	#4
HerdofCrickets Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 123	My local board is saying the same thing as GSMguy, for the money there are better in-sump skimmers. The search continues!! __________________ Kansas City Reef Association (KCRA) 180Gal Reef, 3x250w SE, Octo Extreme 300

09/01/2009, 11:29 AM	#3
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	recommended feed pump of choice would be an eheim 1260.

09/07/2009, 04:11 PM	#5
ccradr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 605	I purchased this skimmer when I set up my 265. It is a good skimmer. Well built etc. Those two eheims just ate my electricity up...for less money I bought a Bubble King SM250...and WHOOOOOO!!! Great skimmer...silent and very efficient. If you are going to throughout that kind of dough...look at BK. Also Deltec has new more efficient skimmers coming out also. For your size tank you could even do a Vertex Cone which is basically BubbleKing for $999.00