Pre-Filter box attachment for AquaC - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

copi · 03-24-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by captivereefs

The box has oils on it from production and will cause the skimmer too act funny for a few weeks

This was my first thought as well.

VAguy39 · 03-24-2005, 11:54 PM

The problem in my opinion is the box is not designed very well. I have my box as far over to the right as possible to the point the return feed is right up against the center divider and this still leaves only a very small space between the center wall and the pump intake. I feel my pump may not be working as well in this box. I do like how it skimms the surface. My surface water is very clear, but I think I am getting less skim then I was without the box. I have only had mine for a few weeks so maybe I need to give it more time. I also like the bubble sponge as this really helps cut down on the bubbles....

havefun · 03-25-2005, 12:07 AM

I have the Remora pro aslo, but not the pre-filter box.

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I also like the bubble sponge as this really helps cut down on the bubbles....

Is this something made for the remora or a [acronym:420a593203="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:420a593203]? Mine has been running a little over a week now (I know, not a real long time) and still has a ton of bubbles. I'd like to try to eliminate/reduce them.

copi · 03-25-2005, 12:11 AM

It's made by the AquaC folks. It's pretty big & ugly but does cut down on the bubbles.

havefun · 03-25-2005, 01:23 AM

But can you put a sponge in the remora in the partition that contains the return water to help trap the bubbles before the enter the tank?

bluejam · 04-02-2005, 01:46 PM

Thank you all for saving me $30 and some grief.

I think the box is designed to add a sponge for bubble reduction. I just added a sponge to the return. Works pretty well.

gatr_head · 04-02-2005, 10:42 PM

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...=380528#380528

Here's my story and fustration with the same prefilter box - I agree, the box wall and MJ1200 intake is too close and it's difficult to adjust. I'm on my 2nd week playing with it and I actually emailed Aqua C. To my surprise, I actually had a prompt response and cooresponded about 5 emails with them.

Basically, they said to adjust the box so that the water falls into the prefilter side of the box and aim the power heads towards the skimmer if possible as this will push the surface water towards the grooves .

[acronym:2f197c7d72="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:2f197c7d72] - w/out the prefilter box - what did you use to cover the intake of the power head? My friend carved a little bit off the filter sponge and just popped it on the intake to prevent death by power head. I'm interested to hear what others are doing.

Good luck
Brian

04-02-2005, 01:46 PM	#16
bluejam Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 51	Thank you all for saving me $30 and some grief. I think the box is designed to add a sponge for bubble reduction. I just added a sponge to the return. Works pretty well. __________________ Thank you in advance.

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03-24-2005, 11:54 PM	#12
VAguy39 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 71 Images: 6	The problem in my opinion is the box is not designed very well. I have my box as far over to the right as possible to the point the return feed is right up against the center divider and this still leaves only a very small space between the center wall and the pump intake. I feel my pump may not be working as well in this box. I do like how it skimms the surface. My surface water is very clear, but I think I am getting less skim then I was without the box. I have only had mine for a few weeks so maybe I need to give it more time. I also like the bubble sponge as this really helps cut down on the bubbles....

03-25-2005, 12:11 AM	#14
copi Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Apalachin, NY Posts: 325	It's made by the AquaC folks. It's pretty big & ugly but does cut down on the bubbles.

03-25-2005, 01:23 AM	#15
havefun Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 350 Images: 2	But can you put a sponge in the remora in the partition that contains the return water to help trap the bubbles before the enter the tank?

04-02-2005, 10:42 PM	#17
gatr_head Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NH Posts: 27	http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...=380528#380528 Here's my story and fustration with the same prefilter box - I agree, the box wall and MJ1200 intake is too close and it's difficult to adjust. I'm on my 2nd week playing with it and I actually emailed Aqua C. To my surprise, I actually had a prompt response and cooresponded about 5 emails with them. Basically, they said to adjust the box so that the water falls into the prefilter side of the box and aim the power heads towards the skimmer if possible as this will push the surface water towards the grooves . [acronym:2f197c7d72="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:2f197c7d72] - w/out the prefilter box - what did you use to cover the intake of the power head? My friend carved a little bit off the filter sponge and just popped it on the intake to prevent death by power head. I'm interested to hear what others are doing. Good luck Brian