Aqua C protien skimmers - Aquarium Advice

Rsquared333 · 01-31-2005, 11:27 PM

Between the remora pro and the urchin pro are their any differences in preformance? Do the in sump skimmers work more efficently than [acronym:0cf2dfc1fb="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:0cf2dfc1fb] because it is easier to maintian a consistant water level? I am leaning toward the urchin pro right now and a wondering what your take on them was since you obviously see and hear a lot about them. thanks for your time.

captivereefs · 01-31-2005, 11:30 PM

THe performance is identical. I like the hang on version since is more versatile.

Rsquared333 · 01-31-2005, 11:32 PM

thanks for the input. do you by chance know how high the water level must be relative to the top of the tank or sump for the remora pro to operate?

Rsquared333 · 01-31-2005, 11:33 PM

the reason I am asking is cause the way I am designing my sump I my have to have the uchin because i don't know if the remora will be able to be at the right water level.

captivereefs · 02-01-2005, 12:16 AM

The water level can drop pretty far. At least 2-3" before the pump is exposed. You can always attach a peice of tubing to the pump on the remora and lower it farther into the water.

Rsquared333 · 02-01-2005, 02:41 AM

thanks a lot darin you have been very helpful

captivereefs · 02-01-2005, 08:03 AM

Glad i could help!

01-31-2005, 11:27 PM	#1
Rsquared333 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 271	Aqua C protien skimmers Between the remora pro and the urchin pro are their any differences in preformance? Do the in sump skimmers work more efficently than [acronym:0cf2dfc1fb="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:0cf2dfc1fb] because it is easier to maintian a consistant water level? I am leaning toward the urchin pro right now and a wondering what your take on them was since you obviously see and hear a lot about them. thanks for your time. __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

01-31-2005, 11:30 PM	#2
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,851	THe performance is identical. I like the hang on version since is more versatile. __________________ Darin

01-31-2005, 11:32 PM	#3
Rsquared333 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 271	thanks for the input. do you by chance know how high the water level must be relative to the top of the tank or sump for the remora pro to operate? __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

01-31-2005, 11:33 PM	#4
Rsquared333 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 271	the reason I am asking is cause the way I am designing my sump I my have to have the uchin because i don't know if the remora will be able to be at the right water level. __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

02-01-2005, 12:16 AM	#5
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,851	The water level can drop pretty far. At least 2-3" before the pump is exposed. You can always attach a peice of tubing to the pump on the remora and lower it farther into the water. __________________ Darin

02-01-2005, 02:41 AM	#6
Rsquared333 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 271	thanks a lot darin you have been very helpful __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

02-01-2005, 08:03 AM	#7
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,851	Glad i could help! __________________ Darin

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