Protein Skimmer buying advice

[mnestroy]

Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first protein skimmer for my tank... I have a 40gallon breeder tank.

No sump, or plans on getting one in the near future....

What do you people suggest? I've read that you can buy to big of a skimmer, so I want to make sure I dont over due it.

Eventualy I would like to upgrade to 55-100galon tank.

I found this guide: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=&aid=434

Are any of these units good?

 

[Guest]

well if you dont plan on getting a sump....correct me if im wrong but the larger skimmers requires a sump...sorta. your only choice would be a hang on back skimmer. i would reccomend a AquaC remora.

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/Remora.htm

 

[geckofrog]

I used a Seaclone for years and loved it! Great for starting out!

 

[tjara03]

i second the AquaC remora, IMO. I have heard lots og bad reviews on the seaclone... good luck!!

 

[mnestroy]

What model of the AquaC Remora do you suggest? Is it not true you can get to powerful of a unit?

 

[DragonForce]

If you're asking if you can "overskimm" the answer is no. But that doesnt mean you should put a 4 foot DIY skimmer on a 12g nano cube.

 

[mnestroy]

Whats the difference between the AquaC Remora and the Pro version?

 

[roka64]

I recently bought a few things from drsfostersmith.com. I got a refracto (it was broken), I called customer service (very nice folks) and they are sending me a return slip. They didn't give me any problems...

 

[mnestroy]

I guess these are the choices I have.. Whats the difference?

Aqua C Remora Protein Skimmer
with Rio 800 Pump
Your Price $158.99

Aqua C Remora Protein Skimmer
with MJ1200 Pump
Your Price $163.99

Aqua C Remora Pro Protein Skimmer
with Rio 1400 Pump
Your Price $208.99

Aqua C Remora Pro Protein Skimmer
with Mag 3 Pump
Your Price $226.99

 

[Brenden]

I use a AquaC EV1000. I have no direct experience with the remora so I guess this is just a plug for AquaC

 

[ColdFish]

You're getting a better pump with the Pro models and the Pro is slightly larger. The pro also has a drain plug in the collection cup for draining into a larger container or bucket and I was never sure if the regular Remora has that or not.

Also there is a prefilter and some type of bubble trap that can be added to the Remora Pro (more $). Not sure if you can add these to the regular Remora. I ordered them with my Mag 3 model but don't have it yet. Postman tried to deliver today while I was at work, so I'll be picking it up in the morning and can let you know how it looks

 

[Reese]

The pro also has a drain plug in the collection cup for draining into a larger container or bucket and I was never sure if the regular Remora has that or not.

Also there is a prefilter and some type of bubble trap that can be added to the Remora Pro (more $). Not sure if you can add these to the regular Remora. I ordered them with my Mag 3 model but don't have it yet. Postman tried to deliver today while I was at work, so I'll be picking it up in the morning and can let you know how it looks

The regular Remora is recommended for up to a 75 gallon tank. The pro for 75 and up. And you can get the Remora with the drain. I think you can also get the prefilter for the Remora, but I'm not positive.

Anyway, it's a great skimmer. It's dimensions and shape give you a long collumn for collecting DOC's yet it's design is not at all bulky. And it performs very well and is not at all loud IMO...