Skimmer types - Aquarium Advice

sipe · 12-27-2004, 10:53 PM

I was going to get a used skimmer from a friend, but he sold it on ebay

instead, so I am in the market for a new skimmer.

Will have a 75 [acronym:f34a31668b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:f34a31668b] reef with 30 [acronym:f34a31668b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:f34a31668b] refugium below.

I have seen AquaC mentioned on the boards, but any recs and inexpensive net sites to purchase.

nickthapainter · 12-27-2004, 10:57 PM

Help support our sponsors -- I believe Captivereefs also offers an extra discout for AA members.

Here's the link for the Aqua C page

http://www.captivereefs.com/captiver...ps&brandID=AQC

cheers!

ASpec · 12-28-2004, 09:06 AM

You won't find the Remora for much less than the standard $160'ish price, unless you want to try eBay for a used one.

Take nickthapainter's advice and visit Captive Reefs. I believe he is running a 10% discount for AA members though the end of December! Makes the Remora a fantastic deal.

sipe · 12-30-2004, 01:50 PM

I found an awesome reference comparing all main protein skimmers on wetwebmedia.com

It shares one person's extensive experience with many skimmers and can help us all choose the one which best fits our needs.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/[acronym:729fbc56ef="Calcium"]ca[/acronym:729fbc56ef]/cav1i1/protein_skimmer_impressions.htm

blorkiemom · 12-30-2004, 06:31 PM

If you aren't set on the AquaC, take a look at Euroreef. I love mine--it skimmed yuck out of freshly mixed [acronym:a9a49018b7="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:a9a49018b7] before I'd even added anything! Easy to set up and run and so far hasn't needed any adjustment.

ASpec · 12-30-2004, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the link... Good read.

sipe · 12-30-2004, 10:02 PM

The EuroReefs are quite pricey, but I received a busted AquaC Remora Pro in the mail today. SO maybe I should have gone with them.

ASpec · 12-30-2004, 11:42 PM

Quote:

I received a busted AquaC Remora Pro in the mail today

Where do you order it from?

captivereefs · 01-01-2005, 02:35 PM

It was purchased from me and the broken parts are going to be replaced. Just remember it is UPS breaks things in transit. Not the mail order companies or manufacturers. No one ships out broken merchandise hoping the end user will not see it.. Breakage is just part of the game when it comes to mail order. Your new parts will be in the mail monday.

arminkropp · 01-01-2005, 08:33 PM

I just wanted to say the link you provided has great info!

And stick with the Aqua C!!

12-27-2004, 10:53 PM	#1
sipe Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 38	Skimmer types I was going to get a used skimmer from a friend, but he sold it on ebay instead, so I am in the market for a new skimmer. Will have a 75 [acronym:f34a31668b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:f34a31668b] reef with 30 [acronym:f34a31668b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:f34a31668b] refugium below. I have seen AquaC mentioned on the boards, but any recs and inexpensive net sites to purchase.

12-28-2004, 09:06 AM	#3
ASpec Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 221 Images: 3	You won't find the Remora for much less than the standard $160'ish price, unless you want to try eBay for a used one. Take nickthapainter's advice and visit Captive Reefs. I believe he is running a 10% discount for AA members though the end of December! Makes the Remora a fantastic deal. __________________ Marine Tank: Oceanic 58 Gallon RR â–* Established October 2004 Planted Tank: Oceanic 58 Gallon â–* Established September 2005

12-30-2004, 01:50 PM	#4
sipe Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 38	I found an awesome reference comparing all main protein skimmers on wetwebmedia.com It shares one person's extensive experience with many skimmers and can help us all choose the one which best fits our needs. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/[acronym:729fbc56ef="Calcium"]ca[/acronym:729fbc56ef]/cav1i1/protein_skimmer_impressions.htm __________________ on building block... 75 [acronym:a2aae96bee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:a2aae96bee] RR Oceanic with AqualightPro (2x150 watt HQI + 2x96 [acronym:a2aae96bee="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:a2aae96bee])/ 90# [acronym:a2aae96bee="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:a2aae96bee] /90# [acronym:a2aae96bee="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:a2aae96bee]/ Wavemaker 30 [acronym:a2aae96bee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:a2aae96bee] Refugium/RemoraPro & Mag 3/ 5# miracle Mud/ 10# [acronym:a2aae96bee="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:a2aae96bee]. Light pending

12-30-2004, 06:31 PM	#5
blorkiemom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 305 Images: 12	If you aren't set on the AquaC, take a look at Euroreef. I love mine--it skimmed yuck out of freshly mixed [acronym:a9a49018b7="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:a9a49018b7] before I'd even added anything! Easy to set up and run and so far hasn't needed any adjustment. __________________ _____________ Rebecca 75-gallon [acronym:a1be502aff="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:a1be502aff] tank with 29-gallon sump Euroreef ES5-3 2x Maxijet powerheads Mag drive 9 return Coralife 4x65 Lunar Aqualight 120 lbs rock from liverocks.com 1 peppermint shrimp and 1 fire shrimp (very shy) 2 black Ocellaris, Squish and Smudge 3 chromis, too identical to name as yet, in [acronym:a1be502aff="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:a1be502aff] 10-gallon tropical 29-gallon with two goldies, Carrot and Orangehead

12-30-2004, 10:00 PM	#6
ASpec Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 221 Images: 3	Thanks for the link... Good read. __________________ Marine Tank: Oceanic 58 Gallon RR â–* Established October 2004 Planted Tank: Oceanic 58 Gallon â–* Established September 2005

12-27-2004, 10:57 PM	#2
nickthapainter Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 116	Help support our sponsors -- I believe Captivereefs also offers an extra discout for AA members. Here's the link for the Aqua C page http://www.captivereefs.com/captiver...ps&brandID=AQC cheers!

12-30-2004, 10:02 PM	#7
sipe Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 38	The EuroReefs are quite pricey, but I received a busted AquaC Remora Pro in the mail today. SO maybe I should have gone with them. __________________ on building block... 75 [acronym:a2aae96bee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:a2aae96bee] RR Oceanic with AqualightPro (2x150 watt HQI + 2x96 [acronym:a2aae96bee="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:a2aae96bee])/ 90# [acronym:a2aae96bee="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:a2aae96bee] /90# [acronym:a2aae96bee="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:a2aae96bee]/ Wavemaker 30 [acronym:a2aae96bee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:a2aae96bee] Refugium/RemoraPro & Mag 3/ 5# miracle Mud/ 10# [acronym:a2aae96bee="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:a2aae96bee]. Light pending

01-01-2005, 02:35 PM	#9
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,851	It was purchased from me and the broken parts are going to be replaced. Just remember it is UPS breaks things in transit. Not the mail order companies or manufacturers. No one ships out broken merchandise hoping the end user will not see it.. Breakage is just part of the game when it comes to mail order. Your new parts will be in the mail monday. __________________ Darin

01-01-2005, 08:33 PM	#10
arminkropp Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winnipeg,Manitoba,CANADA Posts: 365 Images: 5	I just wanted to say the link you provided has great info! And stick with the Aqua C!!

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