Protein Skimmers - Aquarium Advice

steve149c · 05-27-2008, 09:39 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking at purchasing a protein skimmer for my new marine tank (its all in the planning stages). I have got a 270Litre tank (approx 70 US Gallon). There are two options available to me :

(1) A hang on the back protein skimmer (external)
(2) An external one, such as Deltec APF 600 Protein Skimmer, underneath the tank.

I have no sump, and I can't find the required information anywhere. My question is:

Can I put the external Deltec APF 600 Protein Skimmer underneath the tank, this would mean a maximum return height of 230cm from the base of the protein skimmer. Is this acceptable? Would I have to fit another pump to boost this? Or am I just better going for the hang on the back, such as a Red Sea Prizm Protein Skimmer?

Thanks again

Steve

fijiwigi · 05-27-2008, 10:18 AM

My only experience is with The AquaMedic Turboflotor 1000 Multi. Its a hang on back or can be used as in sump it can be used in a Multi of ways. It does a great job it is rather large though about 18" high and 6" wide

steve149c · 05-27-2008, 10:20 AM

Thanks - how deep is it? ie how far does your tank have to have clearance from the wall behind?

Cheers

Steve

cmor1701d · 05-27-2008, 10:35 AM

I too would go with a HOB skimmer. The output from a PS is generally not pumped. It just flows back into the tank (hob) or is discharged into the sump.

The 1000 multi needs at least a 6" clearance from the wall. Actually I think it requires around 8" due to a couple of protuberances

fijiwigi · 05-27-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve149c

Thanks - how deep is it? ie how far does your tank have to have clearance from the wall behind?

Cheers

Steve

it probably needs about 6-8"" space from the wall. I keep my fish tank about 14" from my wall so that I can get to things easily.

ccCapt · 05-27-2008, 02:36 PM

That Deltec won't work. You can't pump the water from the skimmer up into the tank. It would have so much back pressure the water would pour out from the collection cup.
Check out the Deltec MC500 or MCE600.

**melosu58** · 05-27-2008, 04:36 PM

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion

05-27-2008, 09:39 AM	#1
steve149c Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 15	Protein Skimmers Hi all, I'm looking at purchasing a protein skimmer for my new marine tank (its all in the planning stages). I have got a 270Litre tank (approx 70 US Gallon). There are two options available to me : (1) A hang on the back protein skimmer (external) (2) An external one, such as Deltec APF 600 Protein Skimmer, underneath the tank. I have no sump, and I can't find the required information anywhere. My question is: Can I put the external Deltec APF 600 Protein Skimmer underneath the tank, this would mean a maximum return height of 230cm from the base of the protein skimmer. Is this acceptable? Would I have to fit another pump to boost this? Or am I just better going for the hang on the back, such as a Red Sea Prizm Protein Skimmer? Thanks again Steve

05-27-2008, 10:18 AM	#2
fijiwigi Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 1,094 Images: 7	My only experience is with The AquaMedic Turboflotor 1000 Multi. Its a hang on back or can be used as in sump it can be used in a Multi of ways. It does a great job it is rather large though about 18" high and 6" wide __________________ The "experts" are many, but the truths are few. "When we have stopped learning, we have stopped listening"

05-27-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,800 Images: 43	I too would go with a HOB skimmer. The output from a PS is generally not pumped. It just flows back into the tank (hob) or is discharged into the sump. The 1000 multi needs at least a 6" clearance from the wall. Actually I think it requires around 8" due to a couple of protuberances __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

05-27-2008, 02:36 PM	#6
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,516 Images: 3	That Deltec won't work. You can't pump the water from the skimmer up into the tank. It would have so much back pressure the water would pour out from the collection cup. Check out the Deltec MC500 or MCE600. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

05-27-2008, 04:36 PM	#7
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,104 Images: 73	Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

05-27-2008, 10:20 AM	#3
steve149c Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 15	Thanks - how deep is it? ie how far does your tank have to have clearance from the wall behind? Cheers Steve

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