Deltec SC1455 DC Pump Skimmer

Fin · Mar 4, 2017

Anyone have one of these, or similar model? Interested in some feedback. I will have a 125 gallon tank, with a possible total water volume of 150-160 gallons total. Rated for 264, which I am seriously skeptical about. Also interested in ease of maintenance and any issues encountered with the performance of the skimmer. Thanks.

bigdaddy20102 · Mar 4, 2017

I hear great things about deltec

chriscq · Mar 4, 2017

Don't be skeptical. They're incredible skimmers.

Fin · Mar 5, 2017

chriscq said:
Don't be skeptical. They're incredible skimmers.

Oh, I am aware of their reputation in the industry. Not so long ago, they were probably the gold standard for protein skimmers. I am just curious about these particular DC skimmers. I was just hoping to run across someone that had one for some input.

luke33 · Mar 5, 2017

Looks like just another jebao dc powered skimmer. I'm sure it works just as well as the others.

Rory's Reef · Mar 5, 2017

I have the sc1351 and love it. I've only been running it for about 3 months now, but I think ir's truly amazing. However, as Luke33 stated it is a Jebao DC pump that deltec modified. Because the skimmer was rated for a larger tank than mine I felt going the DC route was best for my case, otherwise I would have gone with an AC. In either case I personally don't think you can go wrong with a deltec and you can't go wrong with any purchase from Adam either ;). I would recommend reaching out to
him with your questions as well if you haven't already.

ksfulk · Mar 5, 2017

I have the 1456, which is the DC model on my Red Sea Reefer 525xL - ~ 130 gallon total. It runs smooth and quiet, with no issues what so ever. I like the ease at which it can be disassembled and cleaned, and how its not really sensitive to water level. Started pulling mud out on day 3 and hasnt missed a beat since. Adam at BattleCorals helms the support for mine, and he's been excellent to work with. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it.

Fin · Mar 5, 2017

Thanks for the comments and photos.

Helfish · Mar 5, 2017

I have 1455 and for me it is noisy. It does the job and it has been reliable, but it is noisy. I have used it for two years but have started to consider reblacing it.

m0jjen · Mar 5, 2017

I have the 1456, personally i feel they pull a small amount of air (600L/H) compared to other skimmers in the same pricerange (~1500L/H). I will in a near future swap my 1456 for a nyos 160.

Fin · Mar 5, 2017

m0jjen said:
I have the 1456, personally i feel they pull a small amount of air (600L/H) compared to other skimmers in the same pricerange (~1500L/H). I will in a near future swap my 1456 for a nyos 160.

This is one thing I noticed that concerned me. I had an RLSS skimmer (pump died and the pump is no longer available) that I am replacing. By comparison, it drew 1500 lph of air. The Nyos 160 is one of the options I was looking at also.

m0jjen · Mar 5, 2017

Fin said:
This is one thing I noticed that concerned me. I had an RLSS skimmer (pump died and the pump is no longer available) that I am replacing. By comparison, it drew 1500 lph of air. The Nyos 160 is one of the options I was looking at also.

Id go with the Nyos if i were you, as stated, i will aswell. Had the deltec for about a year and im not disappointed at all, its just that i expect it to be in line with similar specified skimmers :)

Fin · Mar 5, 2017

I have an 11 year old LifeReef skimmer (which still looks like the new ones) and I threw that in the sump when my other skimmer died. I must say, it is not doing a bad job. Might also keep an eye on it to move back into the starting lineup. :-)