Deltec MCE 601 protein skimmer

The Deltec MCE601 is the ultimate hang-on skimmer that is now suitable for aquariums up to 875Ltrs...

Deltec MCE 601 protein skimmer

The Deltec MCE601 is the ultimate hang-on skimmer that is now suitable for aquariums up to 875Ltrs

The MCE601 is equipped with a full size pinwheel and generates 400 liters of air at the pump like the TS1250.

The design gives it the flexibility to hang from almost any brand of aquarium or to be used inside or outside a sump.

The new DC version of the more popular MCE600

There is a chamber built into the skimmer where media such as RowaPhos or carbon can be used in a sock or bag and there is even an optional media box available.

Performance is as you would expect from any Deltec skimmer, drawing in 300 liters of air per hour for maximum waste removal.

The Deltec philosophy is that for every 1000 liters of water in the aquarium, 400-500 liters of air are needed per hour to be able to skim efficiently. This makes the MCE600 skimmer suitable for 875 Ltrs for a normally stocked reef aquarium or 563 Ltrs for a heavily stocked fish only system.

From tests we conducted, we found that Deltec skimmers produce at least 2 to 4 times the volume of air used on most competitor skimmers, which are claimed to be suitable for comparable water volumes.

Technical data

• Can be hung on the outside of the aquarium or sump.
• Draws its own water from the aquarium via the internal needle wheel pump.
• The venturi produces 400 liters of air/hour.
• 9-17 watts

Dimensions

• L 260mm W 180mm H 500mm (normal position).
• H 570 mm (allows to remove the cup).
• Height above the edge of the aquarium - normal position 230 mm.
• Width of the body only outside the tank 85 mm.
• Piping protrudes 95mm from the skimmer body.
• Normal occupation 875 lts
• Heavy occupation 563 lts