Deltec MCE 300 - Opinions PLEASE

cwschoon · 10/31/2010, 07:05 AM

I need a HOB and have narrowed the choice and am leaning towards the MCE 300. Any advice would be appreciated. 50 gal, lightly stocked but want the best HOB I can get.
Thanks

jim.l · 10/31/2010, 09:40 AM

check out the reef octopus hob skimmers.

KRASHPD · 10/31/2010, 09:46 AM

The MCE300 is a fantastic skimmer. It is very easy to adjust although once it is going, very little adjustment is ever required. The one issue with the skimmer is that it can be tricky getting it restarted if you shutnit off during water changes. It's not ban once you get the hang of it. The MCE600 is a better skimmer due to using a better pump then the 300. The 300 uses a modified Maxi-jet while the 600 uses a aquabee 2000/1. Those are the two best hang-on skimmers. If budget is an issue, check out the CPR Bakpak and Reef Reef Octopus hang-on. Tunze makes a nice hang-on skim er as well but they are a little wider.

E.intheC · 10/31/2010, 09:51 AM

Take a look at the Warner Marine H2. I personally think it's a better deal.

cwschoon · 10/31/2010, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the advice. A few have mentioned the Octopus but I have set the tank up with rock and only left 7 inches to the wall. My understanding is that the octo needs about 10 inches. No Aqua C remora fans out there?

cwschoon · 10/31/2010, 12:17 PM

what about the burmuda rogue?

E.intheC · 10/31/2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwschoon

No Aqua C remora fans out there?

Not even close. Check out the Warner Marine H2 as mentioned above. I think it will fit just fine given your tank's clearance.

cwschoon · 10/31/2010, 02:33 PM

Already did Eric...thanks for the tip. Apart from the price, do you think it is a better unit than the Deltec?

40+ · 10/31/2010, 06:46 PM

I have the MCE300 on a NC28g. It's a bit of an overkill as far as my set up goes.

Its very quiet, easy to set up and skims dark and dry.

Like the other poster stated, restarting after a power out is a bit of bother as you have to close the air intake in order to get the syphon going again.

10/31/2010, 07:05 AM	#1
cwschoon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,318	Deltec MCE 300 - Opinions PLEASE I need a HOB and have narrowed the choice and am leaning towards the MCE 300. Any advice would be appreciated. 50 gal, lightly stocked but want the best HOB I can get. Thanks

10/31/2010, 09:40 AM	#2
jim.l Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE. Florida Posts: 608	check out the reef octopus hob skimmers. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 150 reef, soft, hard, SPS

10/31/2010, 09:46 AM	#3
KRASHPD Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,185	The MCE300 is a fantastic skimmer. It is very easy to adjust although once it is going, very little adjustment is ever required. The one issue with the skimmer is that it can be tricky getting it restarted if you shutnit off during water changes. It's not ban once you get the hang of it. The MCE600 is a better skimmer due to using a better pump then the 300. The 300 uses a modified Maxi-jet while the 600 uses a aquabee 2000/1. Those are the two best hang-on skimmers. If budget is an issue, check out the CPR Bakpak and Reef Reef Octopus hang-on. Tunze makes a nice hang-on skim er as well but they are a little wider. __________________ "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked" - Warren Buffet

10/31/2010, 09:51 AM	#4
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Take a look at the Warner Marine H2. I personally think it's a better deal. __________________ -Eric

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10/31/2010, 11:53 AM	#5
cwschoon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,318	Thanks for the advice. A few have mentioned the Octopus but I have set the tank up with rock and only left 7 inches to the wall. My understanding is that the octo needs about 10 inches. No Aqua C remora fans out there?

10/31/2010, 12:17 PM	#6
cwschoon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,318	what about the burmuda rogue?

10/31/2010, 02:33 PM	#8
cwschoon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,318	Already did Eric...thanks for the tip. Apart from the price, do you think it is a better unit than the Deltec?

10/31/2010, 06:46 PM	#9
40+ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 32	I have the MCE300 on a NC28g. It's a bit of an overkill as far as my set up goes. Its very quiet, easy to set up and skims dark and dry. Like the other poster stated, restarting after a power out is a bit of bother as you have to close the air intake in order to get the syphon going again.