Deltec MCE300 Skimmer any good?

10" Red Devil · 02/14/2007, 12:41 AM

Right now I am using a ASM G-1 which has been doing a great job, however it pretty much dominates my sump and makes it nearly impossible to clean out the middle chamber it sits in.

I was wondering if the deltec mce300 is as good if not better? The one thing I love about the ASM is that I really don't have to fiddle with it at all really.

The tank is a 20 long connected to a 16 something gallon sump that pretty much fills the inside of the tank stand.

This is an SPS system that has been setup for a few years so the skimmer needs to be good.

Thanks.

Goodwood · 02/14/2007, 12:54 AM

I never used this type deltec but I do have a the recirculating type it is pretty nice. Ive used many other brand skimmers and it is the most consistant, quiet, efficient, and productive skimmer I have ever used. A lot of people will say Deltec products are overpriced and maybe they are but it's the niced stuff I've ever used and you pay for what you get,

I have no desire to try any other brands

Hope that helps some

DrBegalke · 02/14/2007, 01:32 AM

mce 300 does a great job on my 55, i would think it could handle your 20.

i can't directly compare it to the asm though.

Andrew · 02/14/2007, 08:26 AM

Here's an MCE300 thread that's in the Deltec froum:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

sjm817 · 02/14/2007, 08:32 AM

I have not seen too many glowing reviews of it. My LFS sells Deltec. One of the employees has one on a personal tank and doesn't like it at all. If you have a sump, there is no reason to be looking at HOBs anyway.

02/14/2007, 12:41 AM	#1
10" Red Devil Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,611	Deltec MCE300 Skimmer any good? Right now I am using a ASM G-1 which has been doing a great job, however it pretty much dominates my sump and makes it nearly impossible to clean out the middle chamber it sits in. I was wondering if the deltec mce300 is as good if not better? The one thing I love about the ASM is that I really don't have to fiddle with it at all really. The tank is a 20 long connected to a 16 something gallon sump that pretty much fills the inside of the tank stand. This is an SPS system that has been setup for a few years so the skimmer needs to be good. Thanks.

02/14/2007, 01:32 AM	#3
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	mce 300 does a great job on my 55, i would think it could handle your 20. i can't directly compare it to the asm though. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

02/14/2007, 08:32 AM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I have not seen too many glowing reviews of it. My LFS sells Deltec. One of the employees has one on a personal tank and doesn't like it at all. If you have a sump, there is no reason to be looking at HOBs anyway. __________________ - Scott

02/14/2007, 12:54 AM	#2
Goodwood Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Destin, Florida Posts: 700	I never used this type deltec but I do have a the recirculating type it is pretty nice. Ive used many other brand skimmers and it is the most consistant, quiet, efficient, and productive skimmer I have ever used. A lot of people will say Deltec products are overpriced and maybe they are but it's the niced stuff I've ever used and you pay for what you get, I have no desire to try any other brands Hope that helps some

02/14/2007, 08:26 AM	#4
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Here's an MCE300 thread that's in the Deltec froum: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1