Deltec AP701

[LSOC]

Alright guys I was wondering if any of you out there have ever used this skimmer before. I am setting up a 215 SPS and want to have everything contained in the cabinet. I was wondering what would you recommend for a feed pump to this skimmer? Is it worth the money or should I look at something different?

 

[BreadmanMike]

I have the AP851 and it's one of the best decisions I made setting up my reef. It skims like a champ! The customer service you get from Doug is also second to none. I would give him a call and check out his forum as well.

I also recommend gravity feeding it off your returns. You will skim a bit more efficiently and have one less pump to worry about.

 

[LSOC]

if i did gravity feed it would i need to somehow control the amount of flow that goes into the skimmer?

 

[mattseattle]

here is my gravity feed setup on my Deltec skimmer...

 

[BreadmanMike]

Yes, you would just use a union ball valve and a T to let air escape. If you search around in the Deltec forum, you will find a couple threads on it with pictures.

 

[LSOC]

i was hoping that i could use it as an external skimmer, anyone ever done that?

 

[mattseattle]

of course they have....i didn't because it fit nicely in the sump and i didn't want to worry about it possibly overflowing as skimmers do. just plumb it so it sits outside the sump and still in your cabinet. pretty simple stuff....

 

[LSOC]

do you think that the 701 is the right skimmer for a 215 SPS?

 

[mattseattle]

Yup - should work very well...

 

[BreadmanMike]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7437934#post7437934 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LSOC
do you think that the 701 is the right skimmer for a 215 SPS?

IMO, it will be fine!

 

[LSOC]

great thanks for the help!

 

[slovan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7437934#post7437934 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LSOC
do you think that the 701 is the right skimmer for a 215 SPS?

Do you have enough room in your stand for an AP851? I believe the AP701 is a cut down version of the AP851.

 

[Fliger]

I think it should be a great skimmer for your needs. If you wanted something more powerful, you'd have to go to an in-sump skimmer.