ATB Skimmer

Marty.H · 12/25/2016, 08:07 PM

Has anyone used one as I'm not impressed the pump on my Deltec SC1456 has stopped so looking to buy another skimmer I'll also carry this skimmer onto the new tank in the new year the one's I'm looking at is the

ATB Nano B Deluxe Internal Skimmer with Pot cleaning system

Or this one

ATB Elegance 200 Pro Skimmer with DC Pump

If you Google the titles will give you full spec as I can't post links to it

What's your opinions if you have used ATB

I won't use Deltec again and won't use bubble magus so opinions on other skimmers will be appreciated as well as need to get one ASAP as I don't think my system will enjoy running without one

solitude127 · 12/25/2016, 08:09 PM

Tell us a little about your system? I've been using the Elegance 200 for the past 6 years and love it

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 05:10 AM

It's currently a 6x2x2 with a 4ft sump

I have received an email back and the ATB takes 6 to 8 weeks to recieve so that's out the window so back to the drawing board

goreef170 · 12/26/2016, 08:23 AM

Check out these two lines...They are venturi skimmers,
Life reef and MTC Skimmers, kinda of old school, but they work !

Vinny Kreyling · 12/26/2016, 09:06 AM

Generally ATB'S are good skimmers
Check the For Sale Forum there was 1 there recently.

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 09:33 AM

The only skimmer I could get today and local was another Deltec the SC1660

It's a bit bigger then my last one haha

Pump looks more manley as well

Hopefully this one lasts !!

Vinny Kreyling · 12/26/2016, 10:17 AM

Looks like a DC pump on this one.

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 10:18 AM

It is a DC pump with variable speed and feed mode ect

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 01:54 PM

The skimmer is skimming well now as you can see and pulling stuff out well

https://youtu.be/xneOMYWyLqc

It also has plenty of power

https://youtu.be/o2PT-24brIg

So far so good

solitude127 · 12/26/2016, 02:27 PM

Good find. Surprising that your first Deltec isn't a good performer. I've never owned one but from what I've read, I rarely hear negative reviews. Hopefully the new skimmer will work better for you.

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude127

Good find. Surprising that your first Deltec isn't a good performer. I've never owned one but from what I've read, I rarely hear negative reviews. Hopefully the new skimmer will work better for you.

It did work but never as well as this one maybe I was just unlucky with the last one hopefully this one be fine

My LFS was closed today but phoned owner on her mobile and I didn't know she was actually laying in a hospital bed waiting to have an operation but she phoned her son and got him to open up for me to get it now that is customer service

goreef170 · 12/26/2016, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty.H

It did work but never as well as this one maybe I was just unlucky with the last one hopefully this one be fine

My LFS was closed today but phoned owner on her mobile and I didn't know she was actually laying in a hospital bed waiting to have an operation but she phoned her son and got him to open up for me to get it now that is customer service

Never heard that one before...Great Customer Service !!!

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 03:20 PM

Yes I would call that going above and beyond for a customer I can't think of many that would of done that.

Her son didn't know how to use the card machine luckily I did so done it all for him he just opened the door and grabbed the skimmer but it got me out of a right muddle

Marty.H · 12/26/2016, 07:04 PM

Well a bit of an update on it so far in first day of ownership

6:30pm this evening

And by 1am

Seems to be pulling out really well

Marty.H · 12/30/2016, 06:01 PM

A bit of an update on the skimmer I am very impressed with the Deltec SC1660 it has restored my faith in there skimmers it's skimming like a champ and the foam head it produces is awesome

https://youtu.be/rbksv24UJVw

biecacka · 12/30/2016, 08:39 PM

Yeah Deltecs have a reputation for being great skimmers!!!!

Corey

davocean · 12/30/2016, 09:11 PM

Deltec was THEE skimmer to have for a long time, I'm glad they are back in production and I've been waiting to hear feedback on the new line from them.

phenom5 · 12/31/2016, 08:48 AM

I can't speak to those specific models, but I am very happy with my 840 v2.

moondoggy4 · 12/31/2016, 11:38 AM

Funny the only skimmer that you get right was Deltec I find them to be quite elusive, and yes I do own some Deltec, Are they available from Battle Corals.

12/25/2016, 08:07 PM	#1
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	ATB Skimmer Has anyone used one as I'm not impressed the pump on my Deltec SC1456 has stopped so looking to buy another skimmer I'll also carry this skimmer onto the new tank in the new year the one's I'm looking at is the ATB Nano B Deluxe Internal Skimmer with Pot cleaning system Or this one ATB Elegance 200 Pro Skimmer with DC Pump If you Google the titles will give you full spec as I can't post links to it What's your opinions if you have used ATB I won't use Deltec again and won't use bubble magus so opinions on other skimmers will be appreciated as well as need to get one ASAP as I don't think my system will enjoy running without one

12/25/2016, 08:09 PM	#2
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Tell us a little about your system? I've been using the Elegance 200 for the past 6 years and love it Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

12/26/2016, 08:23 AM	#4
goreef170 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Belago, Calif. Posts: 735	Check out these two lines...They are venturi skimmers, Life reef and MTC Skimmers, kinda of old school, but they work ! __________________ 250 gallon Advanced Acrylic, 103 gal sump, MTC - MVX 34" Skimmer, with Jebao DCT 12,000, 4-Kessil 360 we, 2-MP40 QD. 57W. Aqua UV, 1/4 Arctica chiller, 3 dosing pumps,phos, charcoal reactors

12/26/2016, 09:06 AM	#5
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Generally ATB'S are good skimmers Check the For Sale Forum there was 1 there recently. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

12/26/2016, 10:17 AM	#7
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Looks like a DC pump on this one. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

12/26/2016, 05:10 AM	#3
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	It's currently a 6x2x2 with a 4ft sump I have received an email back and the ATB takes 6 to 8 weeks to recieve so that's out the window so back to the drawing board

12/26/2016, 09:33 AM	#6
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	The only skimmer I could get today and local was another Deltec the SC1660 It's a bit bigger then my last one haha Pump looks more manley as well Hopefully this one lasts !!

12/26/2016, 10:18 AM	#8
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	It is a DC pump with variable speed and feed mode ect

12/26/2016, 01:54 PM	#9
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	The skimmer is skimming well now as you can see and pulling stuff out well https://youtu.be/xneOMYWyLqc It also has plenty of power https://youtu.be/o2PT-24brIg So far so good

12/26/2016, 02:27 PM	#10
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Good find. Surprising that your first Deltec isn't a good performer. I've never owned one but from what I've read, I rarely hear negative reviews. Hopefully the new skimmer will work better for you. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

12/26/2016, 03:20 PM	#13
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	Yes I would call that going above and beyond for a customer I can't think of many that would of done that. Her son didn't know how to use the card machine luckily I did so done it all for him he just opened the door and grabbed the skimmer but it got me out of a right muddle

12/26/2016, 07:04 PM	#14
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	Well a bit of an update on it so far in first day of ownership 6:30pm this evening And by 1am Seems to be pulling out really well

12/30/2016, 06:01 PM	#15
Marty.H Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 155	A bit of an update on the skimmer I am very impressed with the Deltec SC1660 it has restored my faith in there skimmers it's skimming like a champ and the foam head it produces is awesome https://youtu.be/rbksv24UJVw

12/30/2016, 08:39 PM	#16
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Yeah Deltecs have a reputation for being great skimmers!!!! Corey

12/30/2016, 09:11 PM	#17
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Deltec was THEE skimmer to have for a long time, I'm glad they are back in production and I've been waiting to hear feedback on the new line from them. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

12/31/2016, 08:48 AM	#18
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	I can't speak to those specific models, but I am very happy with my 840 v2. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

12/31/2016, 11:38 AM	#19
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Funny the only skimmer that you get right was Deltec I find them to be quite elusive, and yes I do own some Deltec, Are they available from Battle Corals.