Best HOB Skimmer for 36-46 gal. Bow! - Aquarium Advice

07-29-2006, 03:20 AM

I have to order my last piece of equip. and I am not sure on what is best. Hopefully poll will help.

Best HOB skimmer for 36-46 gal.

I have it listed in order that I though was best but would really appreciate your opinions.

**Devilishturtles** · 07-29-2006, 09:23 AM

I voted for the Remora.

FishFrik · 07-29-2006, 12:38 PM

Voted for CSS. IME, CSS beats Remora

07-29-2006, 08:39 PM

You know what Fishfrik, I had the CSS on order and I quickly canceled it when I saw another thread about it being to big. I like the CSS for the price, however I did some reading about the Aqua Remora and it seems like a great skimmer. But is it worth the money is my question.

FishFrik · 07-30-2006, 12:53 AM

I used a Remora for 2 weeks, CSS for 5+ months. Here's what i observed:

Skimmate:

1. Remora skimmed 4 days = CSS skimmed 20 mins (Yep, my CSS went nuts the minute i took down the Remora and turned on the CSS)
2. Remora skimmate: wet yellow/brown Vs. CSS skimmate - wet dark brown (sometimes even black)

Noise:
Remora - Loud hissing noise
CSS - Silent humming noise

Maintenance:
Remora - Hard to clean the bottom of the skimmer. There are tons of scums in the skimmer which i can't clean.
CSS - Easy to take apart

Size:
CSS - Big pump
Remora - The bigger the pump, the bigger the skimmer's performance. So if you want it to skim really well, you'll have to get a big pump.

That's just my opinion on the skimmers. Correct me if im wrong

**melosu58** · 07-30-2006, 04:12 PM

I voted for other. Excalibur works great for me

ntswift · 07-30-2006, 10:35 PM

I voted for the Aqua C Remora. I have one and I love it. It is loud during the break in period but after that it really isnt that loud at all. I don't regret getting it at all.

07-30-2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Excalibur works great for me

That is something I will look into. Thanks. I was not aware that they could be used as HOB

View Poll Results: Best Skimmer for 36-46 Gal.
Aqua C Remora	6	66.67%
Cpr Backpack	0	0%
Coralife CSS 65 gal.	2	22.22%
Prizm Deluxe	0	0%
Other	1	11.11%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

07-29-2006, 03:20 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Best HOB Skimmer for 36-46 gal. Bow! I have to order my last piece of equip. and I am not sure on what is best. Hopefully poll will help. Best HOB skimmer for 36-46 gal. I have it listed in order that I though was best but would really appreciate your opinions.

07-29-2006, 12:38 PM	#3
FishFrik Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 801 Images: 1	Voted for CSS. IME, CSS beats Remora __________________ I'm one of those fishnutz, who are actually nutz.

07-30-2006, 12:53 AM	#5
FishFrik Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 801 Images: 1	I used a Remora for 2 weeks, CSS for 5+ months. Here's what i observed: Skimmate: 1. Remora skimmed 4 days = CSS skimmed 20 mins (Yep, my CSS went nuts the minute i took down the Remora and turned on the CSS) 2. Remora skimmate: wet yellow/brown Vs. CSS skimmate - wet dark brown (sometimes even black) Noise: Remora - Loud hissing noise CSS - Silent humming noise Maintenance: Remora - Hard to clean the bottom of the skimmer. There are tons of scums in the skimmer which i can't clean. CSS - Easy to take apart Size: CSS - Big pump Remora - The bigger the pump, the bigger the skimmer's performance. So if you want it to skim really well, you'll have to get a big pump. That's just my opinion on the skimmers. Correct me if im wrong __________________ I'm one of those fishnutz, who are actually nutz.

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07-29-2006, 08:39 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	You know what Fishfrik, I had the CSS on order and I quickly canceled it when I saw another thread about it being to big. I like the CSS for the price, however I did some reading about the Aqua Remora and it seems like a great skimmer. But is it worth the money is my question.

07-30-2006, 10:35 PM	#7
ntswift Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 732	I voted for the Aqua C Remora. I have one and I love it. It is loud during the break in period but after that it really isnt that loud at all. I don't regret getting it at all.

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