Hunting for quiet skimmer

[FastUno]

Any quiet skimmers out there that run super quiet & that are rated for at least 120g, preferably at least 200g.

Any ones out there that can be operated with an Eheim pump? This pump seems to be the quietest.

 

[Pseudo]

Deltec skimmers are quiet and run on Ehiem pumps. I think the APF600 is rated at 200g heavily stocked.

 

[DEEPWATER]

LOL Fast ...can you use an insump ,,or place one nest to your sump ,they seem to be to work the best ,no sound ,,

 

[NYPDFrogman]

my ASM is pretty quiet and works real well!

 

[nanoreefer22]

my ASM is pretty quiet and works real well!

Ditto My tanks in my room and I don't hear a thing.
-Kris

 

[FastUno]

Oh yea, the larger ones run on Eheims, right.

I prefer one in sump, because I cannot afford any leaks. My own skimmer overflowed when my snails spawned, when I used epoxy, & when I used superglue. It would have leaked all over the place had it been on the floor, which is another big no-no.

Actually I have an AP600 (which has an aquabee pump) & still makes noise to the point where my neighbors are complaining. That is why I am looking for a "super" quiet one, which basically means I am asking for a miracle.

Any other ones?

 

[marrone]

Maybe it's better to go with a hang-on skimmer as the pump would be in the tank or the skimmer itself and you wouldn't get the vibrations as you do from the sump or on the floor.

 

[FastUno]

I was considering the MCE600 Deltec skimmer, but I hear some issues with microbubbles & some noise issues too. Anyone on MR have one of these?

 

[marrone]

I know Joe(joetbs) had one, you could probably ask him.

 

[alrha]

do you know if there is a similar issue with their Turbo skimmers?

 

[mmike1992]

i have one i have not had one problem so far i have it about 3months check the skimmer thread i have some pics. you will get some micro bubbles till it is broken in about one week after that you get zero bubbles out of it let me know if you need more info, mike

 

[herman]

You can find a thread started here not too long ago. Skimmer Thread

Both Deltec Turbo and MCE600 are presented in there. The turbo is not loud considering that it uses 3 aquabee 2000/1. As for microbubbles its nonexistent with the turbos as the water must pass through two chambers prior to exiting into the sump. The first chamber is for carbon pads and the second chamber houses a large sponge.

 

[alrha]

i didnt see the Turbo in that thread.