AquaC Remora Pro

Mr. T · 05-17-2002, 10:31 PM

I have a 100 gal. fish only tank in service for just over 1yr. I will like to start a reef, I have been looking at the proceadure for curing live rock in Michael Paletta's The new marine Aquarium. He suggest a skimmer, power head, thermometer and 32 gal container in order to do this process outside the tank. I never ran a skimmer I am looking at the Remora pro with the Mag Drive 3 pump to cure the rock, then I will use this on my tank. Could anyone comment on this unit. Also open to suggestions.

beach bum · 05-17-2002, 11:50 PM

Welcome to TRT Mr. T!

The New Marine Aquarium is a very good book, but it is a little dated, may I also suggest The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner, it's excellent.

Curing in the tank will in effect cycle your tank at the same time which is a huge plus. But if you cure it in a rubbermaid tub or something, that serves just fine as far as the rock is concerned. Just make sure the water is heated and circulating.

Using a protein skimmer while curing will enable you to avoid frequent large water changes. It's not mandatory, but it is very helpful. The Remora pro might be difficult to mount on a trash can, and you'll probably have to extend the intake tube so the pump is fully submerged, but it should definitely do the job for you.

Doug1 · 05-18-2002, 01:22 AM

The Remora Pro will probably do the trick while curing rock in a small container but I think it might be a little lacking on a heavily loaded 100g tank, unless you have a large refuge/macro algae area.
Thats just me tho after years of dealing with a wimpy skimmer(gen-x) I would think in terms of a AC 90- or 150, but hten I believe skimmers should really skim, they can be on a timer or whatever, but better too much on occasion than not enough

MontanaRocknReefer · 05-18-2002, 05:40 AM

I agree with Doug on the Remora Pro Skimmer! I have one on my 80 gallon reef tank and for this skimmer that is about as big a tank with my bio-load that this skimmer can handle! Johnny

FishDaddy · 05-18-2002, 06:55 AM

Hi Mr. T!

Good to have you join us!

Could you please tell us more about your tank and inhabitants? Has the tank ever been medicated with any Copper meds?

If you don't have a sump, skimmer options are limited. The Remora Pro would be above its limit on a 100, IMHO. A much better plan would be to add a sump. Not only could you have a more efficient skimmer but a good place to place other equipment out of the main tank; improved water circulation; plus the extra water volume.

Again, Welcome to TRT!
Dick

Mr. T · 05-19-2002, 06:11 PM

I appreciate the responce and the welcome. I posted my system on tank specs but I think I have a problem. Fish daddy in response to your Qu. on copper treatment in 1999 I medicated with a solution that turned my water green.? The LFS said it will help to remove paracites and reduce the loss of fish. All fish died.
At that time I did not know the importance of logging treatment.
In Dec. of 2001 another Shop helped me put the tank in service
My tangs look good, but I lost 50 snails, 2 Horse shoe Crabs and 1 star fish. I also tested positive for Copper, LFS said it is not high but it's there. we treated but I'm still positive. I also don't know the history of the tank. Between this and following "successful Reef conversion" i'm troubled.
Does this mean all equ. in the system is cotiminated and should be replaced?
Should I start a reef in this tank?

Let me know So I don't put more equ. on this system.

FishDaddy · 05-19-2002, 06:56 PM

I could never recommend anyone else using a tank that had been treated with Copper as a reef. As you saw in the "Successful Reef Conversion" thread and linked articles, it's just too big a risk.
In your particular situation, the past loss of so many snails and other inverts is a real clincher.

As for the other equipment, there might not be as much risk if it can be cleaned completely. You could let the particular item, such as a heater, for instance, soak in a bucket for a while and then test the water for Cu. I still would have reservations.
Dick

pcmankey · 05-24-2002, 03:58 PM

I just cycled my 90g with an Urchin Pro, and what sucks is it takes the thing 2-3 weeks to start working properly--my skimmer only now (more than a month later) pulls out the dark goo--it was all light while the tank was cycling with massive die off.

Mr. T · 05-24-2002, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the insight I have'nt decided on a skimmer yet, at the moment I'm planning on starting over, this time I intend to reserch more and ask the pros for help, now that I know where they hang out, so you know I am not sleeping well at nights.

Good luck with your system.

mapster · 05-24-2002, 10:43 PM

Hey T,
I have the remora pro on my 120 w/ the Mag 3 pump and surface skim box. It works great, I like it a lot. I was a little leary as to whether or not it would have enough juice to handle the 120, but it does. Anything less than the mag pump probably wouldn't. The only problem I have had is with the skim box. Its big and heavy (better than looking at the pump though) and the weight of it has pulled my pump from the skimmer a few times. If you do get it and decide on the skim box make sure to tighten the clips it comes with as tight as you can so you can avoid this problem. I ended up using a clamp to tighten it and hopefully it wont happen again.

PS- The skimmer started working effectively almost immediately, no break in period with this baby.

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