Super quiet skimmer with good performance?

Mike.B · 03/29/2006, 11:30 PM

My tank is in my room and I want it silent, I pretty much have it covered except for the skimmer. From what Ive gathered from the searches I was able to do when it wasn't disabled this is the skimmer that most people said would be the quietest and perform.

http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?...cat=253&page=1

It's a H&S with AquaBee 2000/18w

My tanks a 75g and my main focus is on it being silent.

So is this best bet and anybody who has this skimmer, is it worth the $400 price tag?

Brandon's Reef · 03/30/2006, 12:00 AM

Deltec MCE600 is worth the price tag and is super quiet. I have no experience with the h&s.

tripstank · 03/30/2006, 12:20 AM

Coralife Super Skimmer Series! Super silent and pulls out great skimmate. Also, much cheaper than the Deltec and Aquabee.

DeltecRules · 03/30/2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by tripstank
Coralife Super Skimmer Series! Super silent and pulls out great skimmate. Also, much cheaper than the Deltec and Aquabee.

But not the same performance as the deltec

5 days mud out of my 55 gallon Fish Only system with cooked live rock

tripstank · 03/30/2006, 01:04 AM

True, but with a recirc mod on a CSS, it comes darn close! I agree, the Deltec is surely the way to go, if you can afford it and have the space for it.

Jive Turkey · 03/30/2006, 02:25 AM

Get a Deltec APF600, not the AP600. You won't even hear it with it in the sump. I run one in my bedroom for that very reason. The APF will sell in 5 minutes if you choose to. I don't know if that HS will.

Mike.B · 03/30/2006, 04:26 AM

Alright I'll check out the deltec, wheres a good place to start?

Mike.B · 03/30/2006, 04:29 AM

Alright well I just googled it and the APF600 is for a 270g tank and it cost some $800. Thats a little much for me and I dont need a skimmer that big, can you suggest one for a 75g tank 100g total gallons

My sump has enough room for 7x12x24 comfortably but I can modify plumbing to give more room(10x12x24) and lets try to stay under 500 and under because 500+ for a tank my size kinda seems ridiculous.

sjm817 · 03/30/2006, 05:12 AM

Deltec AP600

Mike.B · 03/30/2006, 05:32 AM

Can someone provide me with a site thats in north america where I could look at these deltecs,

sjm817 · 03/30/2006, 05:42 AM

Deltec USA

Fliger · 03/30/2006, 09:41 AM

Subzero - both H&S and Deltec are sponsors of Reef Central and have their own forums in the sponsor forum section. They are IMO the two best needlewheel skimmer companies (excluding Bubble King) so you can't go wrong with either. I used the one you linked, but I had the external model and its an excellent skimmer.

kysmith · 03/30/2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by DeltecRules
But not the same performance as the deltec
5 days mud out of my 55 gallon Fish Only system with cooked live rock

do you ever plan to use that measuring cup for cooking again

CastleRock · 03/30/2006, 10:19 AM

ASM G-2 will do what you ask, quite and the price is right
A VERY good skimmer
www.asmskimmer.com

mburnickas · 03/30/2006, 10:53 AM

I was going to buy a Deltec (mc500) but has to go on the tank. AP600 was next till it HAD to go in the sump, not external (under tank).

So Aqua C was my best bet. Hooking it up this weekend. Will let you know.

I can't comment on peoples (cup full) since a lot of varables are intergral to it.

redboxer13 · 03/30/2006, 11:03 AM

Deltecs just seem too expensive, IMO

sjm817 · 03/30/2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by mburnickas
I was going to buy a Deltec (mc500) but has to go on the tank. AP600 was next till it HAD to go in the sump, not external (under tank).

So Aqua C was my best bet. Hooking it up this weekend. Will let you know.

I can't comment on peoples (cup full) since a lot of varables are intergral to it.

AP600 does not have to go in sump. Its an external skimmer that typically sits outside of the sump.

kalare · 03/30/2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by tripstank
True, but with a recirc mod on a CSS, it comes darn close! I agree, the Deltec is surely the way to go, if you can afford it and have the space for it.

Not really. I have recirc on one of mine and it's fed directly with overflow water and an airpump is on the ventrui. It's still not that impressive compared to my ER skimmers. And it's really not that quiet either. Not bad for the price, but not even in the same league to be able to compare to a deltec.

Mike.B · 03/30/2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by Fliger
Subzero - both H&S and Deltec are sponsors of Reef Central and have their own forums in the sponsor forum section. They are IMO the two best needlewheel skimmer companies (excluding Bubble King) so you can't go wrong with either. I used the one you linked, but I had the external model and its an excellent skimmer.

Im leaning towards the H&S just because its only 379.99 and it will fit in my sump without a problem, correct me if I'm wrong but this is still better than ASM and coralife super skimmers because these are fairly good skimmers also? If so in which way(noise, skimmate)

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Originally posted by sjm817
AP600 does not have to go in sump. Its an external skimmer that typically sits outside of the sump.

I got no room in my stand for anything external, my sump took all the room under my tank, its so compact that my 2 phosban reactors will about 6"- 8" in the water.

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Originally posted by CastleRock
ASM G-2 will do what you ask, quite and the price is right
A VERY good skimmer
www.asmskimmer.com

I was going to go with the ASM but many people on other threads said they were not quiet and thats how I got pointed towards the H&S.

sjm817 · 03/30/2006, 05:06 PM

I had a G2 and now the AP600. The G2 was a good skimmer, but the Deltec is much quieter.

lbear · 03/30/2006, 05:07 PM

I feel my CSS 125 is very noisy. I turned it off last night and my wife asked me if I did some mod to suppress noise.

It's esay to notice the difference when it runs side by side of my Mag 7 in the sump.

I am thinking of getting a new skimmer too.

mburnickas · 03/30/2006, 05:10 PM

I can not fit the ap600 under my tank cab. Plus the ap600 is twice the price of my aquac....

Mike.B · 03/30/2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by sjm817
I had a G2 and now the AP600. The G2 was a good skimmer, but the Deltec is much quieter.

The good thing is that the H&S uses the same pump as the deltec ap600 which will most likely mean the H&S will be quiet. The reason I dont want to get a deltec is simply because of the price, I know this hobby is expensive but the H&S 110-F2000 is perfect for my tank and even a little more than I need(75g vs 100g). The deltec ap600 is rated for 200g normal stocking and 130g heavy stocking, its more than I need and its $235 more.

sjm817 · 03/30/2006, 06:01 PM

I wouldn't hesitate to get an H&S. They are very nice skimmers. Just a point that the 110-F2000 is not a comparable skimmer to an AP600. The comparable H&S is the A110-F2000.

lbear · 03/30/2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by sjm817
I wouldn't hesitate to get an H&S. They are very nice skimmers. Just a point that the 110-F2000 is not a comparable skimmer to an AP600. The comparable H&S is the A110-F2000.

The prefix "A" means it can be used as an external skimmer. Both 110 and A110 are rated up to 100 gal. But in sump version is a little bit cheaper.

03/29/2006, 11:30 PM	#1
Mike.B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 548	Super quiet skimmer with good performance? My tank is in my room and I want it silent, I pretty much have it covered except for the skimmer. From what Ive gathered from the searches I was able to do when it wasn't disabled this is the skimmer that most people said would be the quietest and perform. http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?...cat=253&page=1 It's a H&S with AquaBee 2000/18w My tanks a 75g and my main focus is on it being silent. So is this best bet and anybody who has this skimmer, is it worth the $400 price tag?

03/30/2006, 12:00 AM	#2
Brandon's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 766	Deltec MCE600 is worth the price tag and is super quiet. I have no experience with the h&s. __________________ Brandon Fields, PROUD HURRICANE SURVIVOR Current Tank Info: 24gallon Aquapod 65 coralife super skimmer 1x150w 14k metal halide on 30g oceanic stand 54gallon corner bowfront RR, Current Outer Orbit 1x150 HQI PC supplemented, ATO, Deltec AP600 skimmer,100 pounds of Marshal Island Live Rock, SPS domintated

03/30/2006, 12:20 AM	#3
tripstank Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 488	Coralife Super Skimmer Series! Super silent and pulls out great skimmate. Also, much cheaper than the Deltec and Aquabee. __________________ Not to point fingers, but.................... Current Tank Info: Coral Prop troughs

03/30/2006, 01:04 AM	#5
tripstank Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 488	True, but with a recirc mod on a CSS, it comes darn close! I agree, the Deltec is surely the way to go, if you can afford it and have the space for it. __________________ Not to point fingers, but.................... Current Tank Info: Coral Prop troughs

03/30/2006, 04:29 AM	#8
Mike.B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 548	Alright well I just googled it and the APF600 is for a 270g tank and it cost some $800. Thats a little much for me and I dont need a skimmer that big, can you suggest one for a 75g tank 100g total gallons My sump has enough room for 7x12x24 comfortably but I can modify plumbing to give more room(10x12x24) and lets try to stay under 500 and under because 500+ for a tank my size kinda seems ridiculous. Last edited by Mike.B; 03/30/2006 at 04:43 AM.

03/30/2006, 02:25 AM	#6
Jive Turkey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Royalton, Minnesota Posts: 1,417	Get a Deltec APF600, not the AP600. You won't even hear it with it in the sump. I run one in my bedroom for that very reason. The APF will sell in 5 minutes if you choose to. I don't know if that HS will.

03/30/2006, 04:26 AM	#7
Mike.B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 548	Alright I'll check out the deltec, wheres a good place to start?

03/30/2006, 05:12 AM	#9
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Deltec AP600 __________________ - Scott

03/30/2006, 05:32 AM	#10
Mike.B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 548	Can someone provide me with a site thats in north america where I could look at these deltecs,

03/30/2006, 05:42 AM	#11
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Deltec USA __________________ - Scott

03/30/2006, 09:41 AM	#12
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Subzero - both H&S and Deltec are sponsors of Reef Central and have their own forums in the sponsor forum section. They are IMO the two best needlewheel skimmer companies (excluding Bubble King) so you can't go wrong with either. I used the one you linked, but I had the external model and its an excellent skimmer. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

03/30/2006, 10:19 AM	#14
CastleRock Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,266	ASM G-2 will do what you ask, quite and the price is right A VERY good skimmer www.asmskimmer.com __________________ I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. D.H. Lawrence

03/30/2006, 10:53 AM	#15
mburnickas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA Posts: 684	I was going to buy a Deltec (mc500) but has to go on the tank. AP600 was next till it HAD to go in the sump, not external (under tank). So Aqua C was my best bet. Hooking it up this weekend. Will let you know. I can't comment on peoples (cup full) since a lot of varables are intergral to it. __________________ Thanks Mike Current Tank Info: 75 gal; Tek T5 lights, reef tank with low to mod coral; wavemaker with maxjet ph; red sea ozone with orp at 350 (and going higher); Ev-120 protein skimmer; quiet one 3000 main pump

03/30/2006, 11:03 AM	#16
redboxer13 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 457	Deltecs just seem too expensive, IMO

03/30/2006, 05:06 PM	#20
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I had a G2 and now the AP600. The G2 was a good skimmer, but the Deltec is much quieter. __________________ - Scott

03/30/2006, 05:07 PM	#21
lbear Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 391	I feel my CSS 125 is very noisy. I turned it off last night and my wife asked me if I did some mod to suppress noise. It's esay to notice the difference when it runs side by side of my Mag 7 in the sump. I am thinking of getting a new skimmer too.

03/30/2006, 05:10 PM	#22
mburnickas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA Posts: 684	I can not fit the ap600 under my tank cab. Plus the ap600 is twice the price of my aquac.... __________________ Thanks Mike Current Tank Info: 75 gal; Tek T5 lights, reef tank with low to mod coral; wavemaker with maxjet ph; red sea ozone with orp at 350 (and going higher); Ev-120 protein skimmer; quiet one 3000 main pump

03/30/2006, 06:01 PM	#24
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I wouldn't hesitate to get an H&S. They are very nice skimmers. Just a point that the 110-F2000 is not a comparable skimmer to an AP600. The comparable H&S is the A110-F2000. __________________ - Scott