Aqua C Remora Pro Question - Aquarium Advice

fishman · 01-05-2006, 11:29 PM

I have had this skimmer for almost 1.5 years. Its been great. However Im having algea issues and Im wondering...do I need to replace anything as far as wear and tear like the pump? It seems to be skimming less and less. I cleaned it for the first time about 3 months ago and its still skimming, and actually went through the 'break in' period like it was new after I cleaned it. The reason I cleaned it was it was said in the forum that it might be clogged up. Do the pumps get weak? Can I put like a mag 9 on it as I have a used one Im not using.
Also do these skimmers 'wear out' per say?

fishman · 01-06-2006, 09:41 PM

Bump - still need help.
Thanks

jaiden · 01-06-2006, 10:50 PM

well i'm no expert, but whatever pump you're using is probably getting weak if you haven't cleaned it enough.

fishman · 01-06-2006, 11:14 PM

I cleaned it not to long ago...maybe 4 weeks if that! Im running a Mag 3 so I feel as if it is just getting weak.

nycfatcow · 01-07-2006, 06:54 AM

im running a mag 3 on my remora C pro...seems to be doing the job...is it skimming wet or skimming dry....if its skimming to dry try lowering the collection cup...you will get a more light green skimmage but you still skim more...[acronym:c05457f807="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:c05457f807]

**Fluff** · 01-07-2006, 09:41 AM

The pumps may wear out over time, that's something you'll need to keep an eye on and change if you feel it necessary. As for the rest of the skimmer, it's a plastic box, nothing there to wear out except the O ring adjustment. If you don't feel it's doing the job it used to, you could try the bigger pump. Do you have the preskimmer box on it? I ran mine without one for years. I decided to get one a few months ago and can't believe the difference in how much it skims. Well worth the money. Maybe something to consider if you haven't yet.

fishman · 01-07-2006, 10:53 AM

I have a mag 9.5 but I wonder if that is way to big?
What is a preskimmer? I guess Im lost on that. Can you give me a link?
Also I have lowered the cup and will see what happens.

**Fluff** · 01-07-2006, 11:24 AM

Lowering the cup will give you more less constentrated skim. Here is what it looks like. It's two compartments, one side for your pump to set in, one side an outflow with a sponge to catch any microbubbles. It only pulls from the surface of your tank instead of the middle where the pump sits. I hope that makes sense.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=AC3313

I bought mine from here. Great people to work with.

MikeyB · 01-08-2006, 03:18 PM

I had the same problem with my regular remora. I replaced the [acronym:d2eb972732="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:d2eb972732] and cleaned it good. After it went through the break in again it is work the same as when I first got it.

vsnsofadrgn · 01-08-2006, 05:15 PM

http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...mers_aquac.htm they are cheaper here

01-05-2006, 11:29 PM	#1
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	Aqua C Remora Pro Question I have had this skimmer for almost 1.5 years. Its been great. However Im having algea issues and Im wondering...do I need to replace anything as far as wear and tear like the pump? It seems to be skimming less and less. I cleaned it for the first time about 3 months ago and its still skimming, and actually went through the 'break in' period like it was new after I cleaned it. The reason I cleaned it was it was said in the forum that it might be clogged up. Do the pumps get weak? Can I put like a mag 9 on it as I have a used one Im not using. Also do these skimmers 'wear out' per say?

01-06-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
jaiden Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sturbridge, MA Posts: 586	well i'm no expert, but whatever pump you're using is probably getting weak if you haven't cleaned it enough. __________________ 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

01-07-2006, 09:41 AM	#6
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,142 Images: 29	The pumps may wear out over time, that's something you'll need to keep an eye on and change if you feel it necessary. As for the rest of the skimmer, it's a plastic box, nothing there to wear out except the O ring adjustment. If you don't feel it's doing the job it used to, you could try the bigger pump. Do you have the preskimmer box on it? I ran mine without one for years. I decided to get one a few months ago and can't believe the difference in how much it skims. Well worth the money. Maybe something to consider if you haven't yet. __________________ ~Cindy

01-07-2006, 11:24 AM	#8
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,142 Images: 29	Lowering the cup will give you more less constentrated skim. Here is what it looks like. It's two compartments, one side for your pump to set in, one side an outflow with a sponge to catch any microbubbles. It only pulls from the surface of your tank instead of the middle where the pump sits. I hope that makes sense. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=AC3313 I bought mine from here. Great people to work with. __________________ ~Cindy

01-08-2006, 05:15 PM	#10
vsnsofadrgn Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 975 Images: 9	http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...mers_aquac.htm they are cheaper here __________________ visions of a dragon hope dies last

01-06-2006, 09:41 PM	#2
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	Bump - still need help. Thanks

01-06-2006, 11:14 PM	#4
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	I cleaned it not to long ago...maybe 4 weeks if that! Im running a Mag 3 so I feel as if it is just getting weak.

01-07-2006, 06:54 AM	#5
nycfatcow Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 329	im running a mag 3 on my remora C pro...seems to be doing the job...is it skimming wet or skimming dry....if its skimming to dry try lowering the collection cup...you will get a more light green skimmage but you still skim more...[acronym:c05457f807="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:c05457f807]

01-07-2006, 10:53 AM	#7
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	I have a mag 9.5 but I wonder if that is way to big? What is a preskimmer? I guess Im lost on that. Can you give me a link? Also I have lowered the cup and will see what happens.

01-08-2006, 03:18 PM	#9
MikeyB Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Titusville FL Posts: 89 Images: 25	I had the same problem with my regular remora. I replaced the [acronym:d2eb972732="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:d2eb972732] and cleaned it good. After it went through the break in again it is work the same as when I first got it.

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