Skimmer cunudrum....replace or new?

mahalamata · 09/05/2009, 03:41 AM

Hi guys,
I am hoping to get some input on my problem....I have a 100l reef,things where running smoothly up until a week ago..My skimmers pump packed it in.I bought an broken Deltec APF600 last year,replaced the skimmer body (was smashed) and was happily skimming away with a great skimmer at a fraction of the price.
Now my dilemma is this.To replace the pump(one of the new 2009 models) would cost me around 170 GBP,to buy a new MCE300 would cost 160GBP........
what would you guys do?Would be grateful for any ideas or opinions...

Michael · 09/05/2009, 03:47 AM

id buy a new skimmer, you can get something brand new which will do the job for under 150 fella, deltecs have a good reputation in the uk for sure, but there are other makes which will work and work well on your nano

mahalamata · 09/05/2009, 03:58 AM

Hi mate,any suggestions?
I had a tunze 9002 and wasn't really happy with it...nor with the V skimmers from TMC for that matter

mahalamata · 09/05/2009, 04:01 AM

was looking at the BlauNW110 skimmer

http://www.onlinepetsupplies.uk.com/...n-skimmer.html

I think they are german made and like anything made in germany...usually oozes quality

09/05/2009, 03:41 AM	#1
mahalamata Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK,Portsmouth Posts: 244	Skimmer cunudrum....replace or new? Hi guys, I am hoping to get some input on my problem....I have a 100l reef,things where running smoothly up until a week ago..My skimmers pump packed it in.I bought an broken Deltec APF600 last year,replaced the skimmer body (was smashed) and was happily skimming away with a great skimmer at a fraction of the price. Now my dilemma is this.To replace the pump(one of the new 2009 models) would cost me around 170 GBP,to buy a new MCE300 would cost 160GBP........ what would you guys do?Would be grateful for any ideas or opinions... __________________ 30g nano dispaly tank 10g sump/fudge Eheim return (3000 lph) 4x24w t5 luminare(2x14K marine white,1xactinic,1x 10k) Tunze DOC 9002 skimmer Koralia 1 Current Tank Info: 30g nano

09/05/2009, 03:47 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	id buy a new skimmer, you can get something brand new which will do the job for under 150 fella, deltecs have a good reputation in the uk for sure, but there are other makes which will work and work well on your nano __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/05/2009, 03:58 AM	#3
mahalamata Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK,Portsmouth Posts: 244	Hi mate,any suggestions? I had a tunze 9002 and wasn't really happy with it...nor with the V skimmers from TMC for that matter __________________ 30g nano dispaly tank 10g sump/fudge Eheim return (3000 lph) 4x24w t5 luminare(2x14K marine white,1xactinic,1x 10k) Tunze DOC 9002 skimmer Koralia 1 Current Tank Info: 30g nano

09/05/2009, 04:01 AM	#4
mahalamata Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK,Portsmouth Posts: 244	was looking at the BlauNW110 skimmer http://www.onlinepetsupplies.uk.com/...n-skimmer.html I think they are german made and like anything made in germany...usually oozes quality __________________ 30g nano dispaly tank 10g sump/fudge Eheim return (3000 lph) 4x24w t5 luminare(2x14K marine white,1xactinic,1x 10k) Tunze DOC 9002 skimmer Koralia 1 Current Tank Info: 30g nano