Aqua C Remora - Aquarium Advice

dtprkr · 10-28-2004, 12:15 PM

Hello to all,,
Can anyone tell where is a good place to purchase the Aqua C Remora skimmer? I don't recall seeing it online at Big Al's.? Also.. would the Aqua C and a [acronym:6b38262fc8="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:6b38262fc8] filter be sufficiant for a 55 gallon [acronym:6b38262fc8="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:6b38262fc8] or should I get a Magnum 350 cannister in place of the [acronym:6b38262fc8="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:6b38262fc8]. In addition I have already purchased 2 maxi-jet 1200 to use also.

Thank you for your time and suggestions!

fishfreek · 10-28-2004, 01:14 PM

I would suggest one of our sponsors. Depending on the amount of live rock in the tank and how much you stock the tank with fish all you will need would be the remora and the rock. If you have less than 60lbs of rock then I would avocate some form of suplmental filtration.

jaiden · 10-28-2004, 01:14 PM

marinedepot.com has them for 163 with the maxi 1200

You should do [acronym:c715349662="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c715349662]/[acronym:c715349662="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:c715349662] with a good skimmer and skip the canister/[acronym:c715349662="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:c715349662] filter

captivereefs · 10-28-2004, 01:21 PM

I offer them. You also save 6% with coupon code AQUARIUMADVICE I am 1 day UPS from you.

dtprkr · 10-28-2004, 04:44 PM

i plan on using live sand with live rock. But why is it that you guys feel that a [acronym:c518c1731e="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:c518c1731e] or a cannister isn't needed? I thought that I needed plenty more filteration. I'm not questioning anyones knowledge,, just asking for my own knowing.

thanks again for your suggestions and kindness!

fishfreek · 10-28-2004, 06:43 PM

I hold to the school of thought where you stock your tank lightly. THerefor if you do stock your tank lightly you dont need a ton of mechanical filtration to just trap nitrates.

A 55 [acronym:450327fead="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:450327fead] tank with just 3-4 fish that are medium size and with 60-75lbs of live rock and a [acronym:450327fead="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym:450327fead] and a quality skimmer like the remora and doing biweekly water changes is all you need.

la9 · 10-30-2004, 02:45 AM

I ordered mine from Logan at captiveraisedcorals. He had to order it in special but gave me an estimated time frame of when I would get it, which turned out to be accurate. He also kept me informed through email of the status throughout the whole process. That's my experience.

I have a new tank so It's not producing foam yet but from the amount of bubbles it is creating I'd have to say the Remora skimmer is worth the money.

Hope this helps

la9 · 11-01-2004, 09:59 AM

Just thought I'd update you. I received my live rock Friday and the Remora is putting out nice dry foam. If I had it to do over I'd buy this skimmer again.

Hope this helps.

10-28-2004, 12:15 PM	#1
dtprkr Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 35 Images: 1	Aqua C Remora Hello to all,, Can anyone tell where is a good place to purchase the Aqua C Remora skimmer? I don't recall seeing it online at Big Al's.? Also.. would the Aqua C and a [acronym:6b38262fc8="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:6b38262fc8] filter be sufficiant for a 55 gallon [acronym:6b38262fc8="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:6b38262fc8] or should I get a Magnum 350 cannister in place of the [acronym:6b38262fc8="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:6b38262fc8]. In addition I have already purchased 2 maxi-jet 1200 to use also. Thank you for your time and suggestions!

10-28-2004, 01:14 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I would suggest one of our sponsors. Depending on the amount of live rock in the tank and how much you stock the tank with fish all you will need would be the remora and the rock. If you have less than 60lbs of rock then I would avocate some form of suplmental filtration. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

10-28-2004, 01:14 PM	#3
jaiden Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sturbridge, MA Posts: 586	marinedepot.com has them for 163 with the maxi 1200 You should do [acronym:c715349662="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c715349662]/[acronym:c715349662="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:c715349662] with a good skimmer and skip the canister/[acronym:c715349662="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:c715349662] filter __________________ 54g all-glass bowfront corner AquaC Remora with MJ1200 three MJ900 [acronym:71b198ebe2="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:71b198ebe2]'s Phosban reactor, 65lb [acronym:71b198ebe2="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:71b198ebe2] (mostly hirocks), 60lb aragonite ~3" sand bed Lonely O Clown

10-28-2004, 01:21 PM	#4
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,851	I offer them. You also save 6% with coupon code AQUARIUMADVICE I am 1 day UPS from you. __________________ Darin

10-28-2004, 06:43 PM	#6
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I hold to the school of thought where you stock your tank lightly. THerefor if you do stock your tank lightly you dont need a ton of mechanical filtration to just trap nitrates. A 55 [acronym:450327fead="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:450327fead] tank with just 3-4 fish that are medium size and with 60-75lbs of live rock and a [acronym:450327fead="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym:450327fead] and a quality skimmer like the remora and doing biweekly water changes is all you need. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

10-28-2004, 04:44 PM	#5
dtprkr Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 35 Images: 1	i plan on using live sand with live rock. But why is it that you guys feel that a [acronym:c518c1731e="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:c518c1731e] or a cannister isn't needed? I thought that I needed plenty more filteration. I'm not questioning anyones knowledge,, just asking for my own knowing. thanks again for your suggestions and kindness!

10-30-2004, 02:45 AM	#7
la9 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	I ordered mine from Logan at captiveraisedcorals. He had to order it in special but gave me an estimated time frame of when I would get it, which turned out to be accurate. He also kept me informed through email of the status throughout the whole process. That's my experience. I have a new tank so It's not producing foam yet but from the amount of bubbles it is creating I'd have to say the Remora skimmer is worth the money. Hope this helps

11-01-2004, 09:59 AM	#8
la9 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	Just thought I'd update you. I received my live rock Friday and the Remora is putting out nice dry foam. If I had it to do over I'd buy this skimmer again. Hope this helps.

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