Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! - Page 2

nanoreefing4fun · 11-02-2009, 07:22 PM

gianluca - Thanks for the post & pics & report !!!

Did you have to remove the glass shims? If so, was it any problem?

gianluca · 11-03-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefing4fun

gianluca - Thanks for the post & pics & report !!!

Did you have to remove the glass shims? If so, was it any problem?

No, in the 250 there isn't any shims.

gianluca · 11-03-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pocketreef

For me making this hole is a bit questionable, if no obstacle at tube air entrance the air volume captured will be the same and maybe the warmer air from inside will make the skimmer to perform better. The lid is also important to reduce sump noise, bigger the hole higher the noise, small hole should have minimum external effect however it would void your warranty (maybe already done as i see you have cut the chamber partition to fit the skimmer)

Warranty? Do You think that I have some assistance in Italy?....

The problem isn't the air tube but the skimmer cup height. It's necessary to adjuste the height to obtain a good skimm.

nanoreefing4fun · 11-03-2009, 11:56 AM

After it breaks in, let us know how it's doing ! If it solves the heat issues, what would be a monster plus !!!

gianluca · 11-03-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefing4fun

After it breaks in, let us know how it's doing ! If it solves the heat issues, what would be a monster plus !!!

After one days I have 2 °C lower and now I can close the cover.
The pump is an acquabee 2000, whit this inlet I think that the power consumption is about only 10 W... the standard one is about 40/50 W

Reefmack · 11-03-2009, 03:13 PM

Good news gianluca! RSM skimmer pumps for both the 130 and 250 models are energy hogs! I saw a drop in tank temps. when I replaced my 130 skimmer.

yycguy · 11-04-2009, 01:28 AM

Good to hear, any skimmate yet?

gianluca · 11-04-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by yycguy

Good to hear, any skimmate yet?

No, in this moment only white boubles... I'm working for a correct regulation.
Waiting for some good news!

yycguy · 11-05-2009, 03:10 AM

Keep us posted very interested in alternatives to the stock skimmer

gianluca · 11-05-2009, 04:35 PM

Well, the Deltec start to work... today I have the first good skim.

yycguy · 11-05-2009, 05:09 PM

How are the micro bubbles?

gianluca · 11-05-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yycguy

How are the micro bubbles?

I have to try to take off the big sponge in the exit camera.
With the sponge now I haven't micro bubbles, some in the first days but it's normal with a new skimmer.

gianluca · 11-10-2009, 05:34 PM

Hi, I've some good news.
With the Deltec mc500 after a week I can say that I have:
1) lower noise
2) no microbubles problem
3) finally a skimmer that works very well (with ho hole in the cover)
4) dramatically less power consumption
5) no heat issue

I'm very satisfied!
I'm waiting to do some test, I want to give some times at the Deltec and at least a water change to test the NO3-.

Bye

nanoreefing4fun · 11-10-2009, 05:38 PM

gianluca - thanks for the report ! Nice to hear good news !

pocketreef · 11-10-2009, 06:22 PM

Sounds too good gianluca, let us know the negative aspects as well.

Some pics of the definitive installation and skimmate or even better a video to make our day please.

11-02-2009, 07:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
nanoreefing4fun Manta Ray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! gianluca - Thanks for the post & pics & report !!! Did you have to remove the glass shims? If so, was it any problem? __________________ ~ Glenn 34 gal Red Sea Max 130D, with 2 1/2" deep sand bed of 0.1-0.2 Fine/Medium sand CaribSea Aragonite Seaflor Special Grade reef Sand and 35 # Live Rock Tonga Branch * CUC (snails, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margarita Turbos, Astrea & Banded Trochus - one Emerald crab - one Skunk Cleaner) * Coral - Two Color Aacanthastrea, Red Chalice Coral, Closed Brain Coral, Turbinaria Scroll Ridge Coral, Blue Tip Branching Acropora, Birdsnest Pink Coral, Cup Coral, Torch Coral , Hammerhead Coral, Open Brain Coral Orange, Keyna Tree Coral, Green Star Polyp, Frogspawn, Pom Pom Xenia, Green Eyed Zoanthids, Candy Cane Coral, Ricordea Floridian, Duncan Coral, Staghorn Acropora, Blue Chalice Coral, Flowerpot Goniopora & Bluestriped Mushroom *** Fish - (1) Scooter Blenny (2) Ocellaris Clownfish (1) Yellow Clown Goby My Tank Thread (click here to see the latest pics of my tank & how it is progressing)

11-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
nanoreefing4fun Manta Ray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! After it breaks in, let us know how it's doing ! If it solves the heat issues, what would be a monster plus !!! __________________ ~ Glenn 34 gal Red Sea Max 130D, with 2 1/2" deep sand bed of 0.1-0.2 Fine/Medium sand CaribSea Aragonite Seaflor Special Grade reef Sand and 35 # Live Rock Tonga Branch * CUC (snails, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margarita Turbos, Astrea & Banded Trochus - one Emerald crab - one Skunk Cleaner) * Coral - Two Color Aacanthastrea, Red Chalice Coral, Closed Brain Coral, Turbinaria Scroll Ridge Coral, Blue Tip Branching Acropora, Birdsnest Pink Coral, Cup Coral, Torch Coral , Hammerhead Coral, Open Brain Coral Orange, Keyna Tree Coral, Green Star Polyp, Frogspawn, Pom Pom Xenia, Green Eyed Zoanthids, Candy Cane Coral, Ricordea Floridian, Duncan Coral, Staghorn Acropora, Blue Chalice Coral, Flowerpot Goniopora & Bluestriped Mushroom *** Fish - (1) Scooter Blenny (2) Ocellaris Clownfish (1) Yellow Clown Goby My Tank Thread (click here to see the latest pics of my tank & how it is progressing)

11-03-2009, 03:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! Good news gianluca! RSM skimmer pumps for both the 130 and 250 models are energy hogs! I saw a drop in tank temps. when I replaced my 130 skimmer. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

11-04-2009, 01:28 AM	#22 (permalink)
yycguy Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! Good to hear, any skimmate yet?

11-05-2009, 03:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
yycguy Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! Keep us posted very interested in alternatives to the stock skimmer

11-05-2009, 04:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
gianluca Bryozoan Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 57 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! Well, the Deltec start to work... today I have the first good skim.

11-05-2009, 05:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
yycguy Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! How are the micro bubbles?

11-10-2009, 05:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
gianluca Bryozoan Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 57 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! Hi, I've some good news. With the Deltec mc500 after a week I can say that I have: 1) lower noise 2) no microbubles problem 3) finally a skimmer that works very well (with ho hole in the cover) 4) dramatically less power consumption 5) no heat issue I'm very satisfied! I'm waiting to do some test, I want to give some times at the Deltec and at least a water change to test the NO3-. Bye

11-10-2009, 05:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
nanoreefing4fun Manta Ray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! gianluca - thanks for the report ! Nice to hear good news ! __________________ ~ Glenn 34 gal Red Sea Max 130D, with 2 1/2" deep sand bed of 0.1-0.2 Fine/Medium sand CaribSea Aragonite Seaflor Special Grade reef Sand and 35 # Live Rock Tonga Branch * CUC (snails, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margarita Turbos, Astrea & Banded Trochus - one Emerald crab - one Skunk Cleaner) * Coral - Two Color Aacanthastrea, Red Chalice Coral, Closed Brain Coral, Turbinaria Scroll Ridge Coral, Blue Tip Branching Acropora, Birdsnest Pink Coral, Cup Coral, Torch Coral , Hammerhead Coral, Open Brain Coral Orange, Keyna Tree Coral, Green Star Polyp, Frogspawn, Pom Pom Xenia, Green Eyed Zoanthids, Candy Cane Coral, Ricordea Floridian, Duncan Coral, Staghorn Acropora, Blue Chalice Coral, Flowerpot Goniopora & Bluestriped Mushroom *** Fish - (1) Scooter Blenny (2) Ocellaris Clownfish (1) Yellow Clown Goby My Tank Thread (click here to see the latest pics of my tank & how it is progressing)

11-10-2009, 06:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
pocketreef Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Deltec mc500 and Red Sea 250... here we go! Sounds too good gianluca, let us know the negative aspects as well. Some pics of the definitive installation and skimmate or even better a video to make our day please. __________________ RSM 250 silver; Aquaroche pillars; Tunze Osmolator Universal ATO very first silver rsm250 thread

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