Is this Skimmer too big

engine · 02/02/2007, 07:43 AM

I have a 75 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump and am wondering if the deltec ap600 is just too much overkill? I have the oppurtunity to get one used, but just wondering if anyone had any thoughts. thanks, eric

Charlie Davidson · 02/02/2007, 08:04 AM

Just right!

engine · 02/02/2007, 08:04 AM

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ErikS · 02/02/2007, 08:05 AM

Too big? No such animal. What may happen is the skimmer may clean the tank & then sit idle (have limited production) for a time. Not a problem but can lead to some believing the skimmer isn't functioning.

My old AP600 was used on a 75, worked fine & did a good job. FWIW the same person has used a 701 on the same tank.

Charlie Davidson · 02/02/2007, 08:06 AM

It will work great! BTW, have you check out the Deltec forum..?

engine · 02/02/2007, 09:02 AM

deltec forum good idea.....im kinda new and didnt know we had that lol but since youve got the ap600, is it "plug&play" like the euroreefs?

ErikS · 02/02/2007, 09:22 AM

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is it "plug&play" like the euroreefs?

Without casting any aspersions - Deltecs are about as plug & play as it gets.

You can find the info in the Deltec forum..........but........

1) Unpack & install, feed from either drain or pump
2) Get flow through skimmer to match specs (160gph)
3) Adjust air tap to 2:00 position

You're done. You can open & close the air tap to adjust the type of skimmate but that's your call.

EDIT - If, for some strange reason you have problems there are lots of folks in the Deltec form who will be happy to help troubleshoot your installation.

engine · 02/02/2007, 09:34 AM

Im headed there now,,,,,,thanks again

sjm817 · 02/02/2007, 10:36 AM

Not too big at all. Just right for that size setup.

UCanDoIt · 02/02/2007, 11:07 AM

My experience was that it was too small for the 60g heavy bioload reef that I had earlier. I moved up to the APF600. You might consider the H&S A150 for about the same price, if you have the space available for the footprint and height clearance.

02/02/2007, 07:43 AM	#1
engine Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 312	Is this Skimmer too big I have a 75 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump and am wondering if the deltec ap600 is just too much overkill? I have the oppurtunity to get one used, but just wondering if anyone had any thoughts. thanks, eric

02/02/2007, 08:04 AM	#2
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	Just right! __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

02/02/2007, 08:05 AM	#4
ErikS Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: VA Posts: 2,199	Too big? No such animal. What may happen is the skimmer may clean the tank & then sit idle (have limited production) for a time. Not a problem but can lead to some believing the skimmer isn't functioning. My old AP600 was used on a 75, worked fine & did a good job. FWIW the same person has used a 701 on the same tank. __________________ It's just my opinion & it's worth exactly what you paid for it

02/02/2007, 08:06 AM	#5
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	It will work great! BTW, have you check out the Deltec forum..? __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

02/02/2007, 10:36 AM	#9
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Not too big at all. Just right for that size setup. __________________ - Scott

02/02/2007, 09:02 AM	#6
engine Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 312	deltec forum good idea.....im kinda new and didnt know we had that lol but since youve got the ap600, is it "plug&play" like the euroreefs?

02/02/2007, 09:34 AM	#8
engine Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 312	Im headed there now,,,,,,thanks again

02/02/2007, 11:07 AM	#10
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	My experience was that it was too small for the 60g heavy bioload reef that I had earlier. I moved up to the APF600. You might consider the H&S A150 for about the same price, if you have the space available for the footprint and height clearance.