Deltec Deltec 1500i

Product Description

Deltec Protein Skimmer - Completely Redesigned

The Deltec protein skimmer series, consisting of the

• 400i for aquariums from 100 to 400 liters
• the 600i for aquariums from 200 to 600 liters
• the 1000i for aquariums from 600 to 1000 liters
• 1500i for aquariums from 1,000 to 1,500 liters

The Deltec i Series is a line of protein skimmers with many standout features. Deltec has made it its mission to build protein skimmers with features that no other brand offers. For one thing, there’s the emergency overflow, which permanently prevents the protein skimmer from “overflowing.” This can happen, for example, if the feed pump fails and additional water flows into the sump. But that’s not all—Deltec has also developed an innovative hollow-chamber base that makes the protein skimmer whisper-quiet.

So if you’re looking for a high-quality protein skimmer for your saltwater aquarium, the Deltec series is the perfect choice. 

Technical Details

• Aquarium size: 1,000 to 1,500 liters
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 27 x 18.5 x 56.5 cm
• Deltec DCC 4 DC pump (24V)
• Power consumption: 10–28 watts
• Air flow rate: max. 1,450 liters per hour
• For filter tanks with a water level of 16 to 26 cm

Product Details

• High-performance cylindrical design
• Safe thanks to a newly developed emergency overflow with water level indicator
• Whisper-quiet thanks to an innovative hollow-chamber base
• Extremely low power consumption
• Quick and convenient pump removal
• Variably adjustable pump

Emergency overflow
Deltec skimmers are known for their exceptionally good skimming performance. The Deltec Skimmer 1500i features a newly developed emergency overflow. This prevents the skimmer from “overflowing” when the water level inside the skimmer rises. This can happen, for example, if the feed pump stops working and additional water flows into the sump. However, the water level also rises in the event of problems with the air supply—such as a kink in the silicone hose or foreign objects in the air intake line. This can cause the skimmer to “overflow,” with the water rising so high that it is forced into the foam pot and the skimmer effluent is flushed back into the aquarium. This results in extreme contamination of the water. The emergency overflow system made by Deltec prevents this from happening, thereby protecting the aquarium from contamination.

Emergency Overflow Pipe & Control
Pipe The water level in the skimmer can be read on the emergency overflow pipe. In addition, minimum and maximum markings help ensure optimal water level adjustment. Since the emergency overflow tube can be swapped with the control tube, the user can decide for themselves how the tubes are arranged.

Pump
The Deltec Skimmer 1500i is powered by the Deltec DCC 4 pump. This 24V DC pump is controlled via a ten-step controller and can therefore be optimally adjusted to the water level and water load. At level 7—the optimal setting for most aquariums—650 liters of air are produced. The maximum air output is 1,450 liters of air.

The Ergonomic Cylindrical Shape
Thanks to its ergonomic cylindrical shape, the Deltec Skimmer 1500i achieves excellent skimming results. The skimmer’s shape does not taper toward the top. This allows the small air bubbles to rise unimpeded; they are fully saturated and do not burst until they reach the riser tube of the foam pot. From there, the collected liquid can be drained via a drain hose without having to remove the foam pot.

Hollow-Chamber
Bottom Another innovation of the Deltec Skimmer 1500i is the hollow-chamber bottom. This helps to further dampen noise, making the already quiet Deltec Skimmer 1500i known as “whisper-quiet.” In addition, the water flows back through the hollow-chamber base. This means the water is discharged from the skimmer at the lowest possible point, preventing almost any air bubbles from entering the aquarium.

Disassembly, Dimensions & Assembly
The regular cleaning of the pump is made very easy thanks to the skimmer’s quick and simple disassembly. The Deltec Skimmer 1500i can be assembled and disassembled without tools. Our tests have shown that the pump can be removed from the skimmer in less than 20 seconds. The dimensions of the 1500i skimmer are designed so that you can easily install it in your filter tank. Thanks to the high volume of its cylindrical shape, it requires only a small footprint. You can operate the Deltec Skimmer 1500i at water depths ranging from 16 cm to 26 cm.