Anyone had experience with AquaC skimmers?

D2Rhino · 03-02-2004, 11:13 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...idProduct=ACRM

Looks pretty cool...anyone ever used one of these before? Do they work well? Better than the red sea berlin skimmers?

If not, any recommendations for a skimmer for a 40 gallon reef...preferably pump driven (airstone skimmers are a pain)

Thanks!

mapster · 03-02-2004, 11:29 PM

believe it or not that is the skimmer on my 120 long ago. It is a great skimmer an would kick butt on a 40 gallon.

OodleyBoodely · 03-03-2004, 12:03 AM

I use the Aqua C Remora Pro on my 55. It replaced a Skilter so, Yeah! It kicks b..... One of the nice features of this skimmer is that it is very low maintainence. All I do is empty and clean the collection cup. In the 3+ years I've had it, I've only pulled it off once to clean the injection port- but it didn't really need it-I just wanted to see what it looked like. One thing I will say about it is that you probably should buy the upgrade Magdrive pump. I opted for the cheaper Rio and it has had some problems-mostly just real noisey.

BarryRey · 03-03-2004, 12:04 AM

I have one on my 50 gallon tank. Works great, really no adjustments other than raising and lowering the collection cup. I recently upgraded the original Rio 800 pump with a Maxi-Jet 1200. Works a bit better with the Maxi-Jet plus I was having start-up problems with the Rio.

I have mine hanging on the sump (an Amiracle wet/dry converted to a sump) so it does make a little bit of noise due to the waterfall effect of the return. It is about 5 inches above the waterline. Mine is the regular Remora, not the Pro model. I have read some positive things about the optional pre-skimmer, although it would not work with my setup, you would have to have it hanging off the back of the tank. I would have to alter my canopy to fit the skimmer on the back where it is designed to go.

bri7795 · 03-03-2004, 12:16 AM

I have the remora on my 20G and it is GREAT. I agree about the pump upgrade as well. I opted for the RIO and now wish I had the MaxiJet. THe setup is easy and you can be slimmnig in 20 or so seconds. WORTH the $$$$$$$$$$

D2Rhino · 03-03-2004, 02:35 AM

Awesome I'll get one,. Thanks for the info guys

jcesl2 · 03-04-2004, 03:42 AM

I just got my Urchin Pro last week. Just to let you know, reefgeek has the same prices on those as marinedepot, but with free shipping.

FishDaddy · 03-04-2004, 06:27 AM

I've had an AquaC Remora with the MJ 1200 upgrade on my 55 for about 4 years. Absolutely no problems and does a good job, though the Pro model would probably be better for the 55. Should be just right for a 40.

Dick

jeffsreefdotcom · 03-04-2004, 01:36 PM

I have the Remora Pro on my 37 with a MJ 1200. Awesome skimmer, does a great job, but mine does release some microbubbles into the tank.

I also have the EV-120 on my 120 and it's also awesome. Took a little while to break in, but I'm very happy with it. I use a Mag5 with it!

ReefDave · 03-04-2004, 01:40 PM

I have the Urchin in sump version of the remora and it works great....I love how easy the collection cup is to remove, and adjust...

coralph · 03-05-2004, 04:05 PM

I have had the Remora Pro for about 3 months and like the job it does.However, it is a noisy sucker. I also bought the surface skimmer for it and am sorry. I took it out as the collection box was too big for a 55 gal tank. The upgraded 350 pump works great and I love the job it does.

OodleyBoodely · 03-08-2004, 01:18 PM

I bought the pre-skimmer/bubble-trap for mine but no longer use it. I found it doesn't work too well in a sumpless system unless you have an automatic topoff system to keep the water level the same. I don't so the water level kept dropping (1/2" per day) due to evaporation and would leave the pump running dry. I don't have a problem with bubbles return anyway, but, if you do you can use a sponge in the outflow to trap air. I like the free-flow sponges such as the Aquaclear filter sponges or similar type filter sponges.