Your opinion

Mr.A · 07/12/2008, 12:52 PM

I have had my 50 gallon reef tank for a little over a year now without a skimmer or sump. The tank is in an area that does not allow that much space for a sump or a skimmer. However, i have read about how necessary it is to have a skimmer for a tank and i have been looking at some. I am thinking about the Deltec MCE 300, depending on how large and bulky it is. I also do not want to have to mess around with it that much. I would like to hear your opinions on this skimmer. Thanks!

FishNFun · 07/12/2008, 01:01 PM

Probably one of the best, if not THE best, HOB skimmer you can get. A little pricey but worth it. I don't have one personally but everything I've seen and read about them leads me to believe it's a great choice.

Mr.A · 07/12/2008, 03:07 PM

the Deltec MCE 300 is one of the best? That is cool. sorry if this is a newb question but what is an HOB skimmer?

RyanEG · 07/12/2008, 03:21 PM

Hang ON Back=HOB

Mr.A · 07/12/2008, 07:48 PM

oh, can it hang on the side too because i dont know if it can fit behind my tank

Mr.A · 07/13/2008, 08:47 AM

bump

sprinj76 · 07/13/2008, 09:01 AM

If you don't want to do a skimmer just make sure you are running either carbon or something like Seachem Purigen. Those will help pull organics out of the water just like a skimmer does. You will need to change it regularly since you are relying on that solely to pull organics out of the water.

A skimmer isn't necessary but it does help a lot. You should be fine with some kind of chemical filtration and water changes.

billyWhite · 07/13/2008, 10:53 AM

To answer your question about hanging it on the side, you can hang it wherever you want.

Mr.A · 07/13/2008, 11:36 AM

thanks Billy.

07/12/2008, 12:52 PM	#1
Mr.A Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 165	Your opinion I have had my 50 gallon reef tank for a little over a year now without a skimmer or sump. The tank is in an area that does not allow that much space for a sump or a skimmer. However, i have read about how necessary it is to have a skimmer for a tank and i have been looking at some. I am thinking about the Deltec MCE 300, depending on how large and bulky it is. I also do not want to have to mess around with it that much. I would like to hear your opinions on this skimmer. Thanks!

07/12/2008, 03:21 PM	#4
RyanEG Bridge burner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cuba,NY Posts: 1,659	Hang ON Back=HOB __________________ The best place to be is here, the best time is now ~ Bill S Preston Esq, Ted Theodore Logan ludiNano-forever lounging- April 27, 2012 Current Tank Info: sold lock stock andd barrel

07/12/2008, 01:01 PM	#2
FishNFun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 521	Probably one of the best, if not THE best, HOB skimmer you can get. A little pricey but worth it. I don't have one personally but everything I've seen and read about them leads me to believe it's a great choice.

07/12/2008, 03:07 PM	#3
Mr.A Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 165	the Deltec MCE 300 is one of the best? That is cool. sorry if this is a newb question but what is an HOB skimmer?

07/12/2008, 07:48 PM	#5
Mr.A Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 165	oh, can it hang on the side too because i dont know if it can fit behind my tank

07/13/2008, 08:47 AM	#6
Mr.A Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 165	bump

07/13/2008, 09:01 AM	#7
sprinj76 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WI Posts: 495	If you don't want to do a skimmer just make sure you are running either carbon or something like Seachem Purigen. Those will help pull organics out of the water just like a skimmer does. You will need to change it regularly since you are relying on that solely to pull organics out of the water. A skimmer isn't necessary but it does help a lot. You should be fine with some kind of chemical filtration and water changes.

07/13/2008, 10:53 AM	#8
billyWhite Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 103	To answer your question about hanging it on the side, you can hang it wherever you want.

07/13/2008, 11:36 AM	#9
Mr.A Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 165	thanks Billy.