The Deltec MC501 Internal Protein Skimmers are the ideal solution when you want to keep everything inside the aquarium or as a compact sump protein skimmer. The MC501 is fitted with a full size pinwheel and generates 350-400 lts of air at the pump like the TS1250. Suitable for aquariums from 450-650 lts (100-140 UK G) stocking. DC controllable.
FeaturesWhen starting up in marine fish keeping many people opt for a budget low efficiency protein skimmer which gets thrown away after 6 months or when they upgrade the size of their systems.You should therefore bear in mind that this protien skimmer will not only be suitable for the 50 gallon aquarium that you are looking at now but can be reused in their subsequent systems for anything up to 120 gallons. This makes much more financial sense than spending up to 2 thirds of the Deltec price or more on the budget skimmer and then throwing it away when you move up to your next tank.Installation
Tank mounted Installation
The MC500 fits tidily inside the aquarium against either the back or side wall and normally can be fitted using the bracket supplied, (either clear front face or black back face forwards). As long as the water level does not exceed the maximum shown on the body then the unit will operate.The MC500 protein skimmer will not fit easily on the new Vision 450 and for this tank we recommend the MCE600 protein skimmer with the return flowing into the corner filter box. Sump Mounted Installation
The protein skimmer can be used in any sump as long as the water depth is greater than 125mm and does not exceed the max level shown on the body. An adjustable weir plate is provided which raises the water level to the correct height for any depth of water.Can be used either in a sump or inside an Aquarium.
Minimum water level when used within a sump is 125mm. The skimmer does not require any form of additional feed pump.
350-400 litres of air are produced at the venturi.Dimensions:L 210 W 90 H 530 (allowing for removal of the cup).
The minimum sump water level is 125mm.
The body of the unit sits 80mm out of the water plus the height of the collection cup.Stocking:
Normal Stocking 650 lts (140 UK gallons)
Heavy Stocking 450 lts (100 UK gallons)

FAQs
- Why does the light on the D-D ATO sensor change?
- Why is my D+D ATO sensor light red

FAQs

Why does the light on the D-D ATO sensor change?

The sensor on the DDATO has different light colours and patterns to warn of faults or show its status.

Flashing blue and red LED. The unit has been powered on and it is going through its startup process.

Flashing blue LED. A low water level has been detected and the top up unit is operating the pump to refill with fresh water.

Short intermitting blinking blue LED. The waterlevel is above the failsafe sensor and the unit has been temporarily deactivated. When the water level returns to below the emergncy sensor the unit will return to normal operation. The failsafe sensor can be activated after each top up on nano aquariums, this is normal and no action needs to be taken.

Solid Blue LED. The top up unit is in normal standby mode.

Flashing red LED. Alarm mode has been activated. The unit has detected an issue and or the freshwater reservoir is empty.

Why is my D+D ATO sensor light red

A red light on the sensor can indicate one of these things.

The sensor's inbuilt emergency shut-off timer has been activated

When the unit performs its first top-up after being powered on it will store the time taken in its memory. If for any reason the top-up unit is activated for longer than 6 times this the sensor will assume there is a problem or that the freshwater reservoir is empty, shut down and show the red warning light.

Corrective action to set the ATO back into normal operation mode and clear the alarm status, power the unit down from the mains plug socket for a few seconds and then power it back up. The sensor should flash red/blue a few times as it reinitialises and then returns to normal operation mode with a solid blue status light.

The sensor is detecting a fault with the ATO pump.

If the pump cannot run the sensor may go into alarm mode and turn off power to the pump. If this is the situation you will notice that when the top-up activates the pump will not turn on and the status light will immediately show red and not flash blue until time out occurs.

Corrective action:_Disconnect the unit from mains power, check that the connector where the power lead and pump plug-in has not become wet and that the impellor in the pump is clean and free to move.

The freshwater reservoir is empty or the sensor is impaired

No water in the reservoir or microbubbles in the water are causing issues with the sensor detecting the water level. Check that the sensor is not in an area where it is subject to small bubbles, eg near the outlet from a skimmer.

Corrective action: If this has occurred check that the sensor is clean, the impellor in the pump is clean and free to move, the freshwater reservoir is not empty, and there is nothing that could be causing the sump water level to fall unexpectedly.

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