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03-03-2005, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Albany, NY
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Which Protein Skimmer - Bak-Pak 2 or Aqua C Remora ?
Was wondering if anyone had comments on which protein skimmer i should get. It will be placed in a 45 Gallon tank that i plan on purchasing REAL soon. I know i dont need it yet, but sold some stuff on ebay and gonna buy it soon. It will be a FOWLR. My main concern is that it is QUIET and does a good Job.
TIA
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03-03-2005, 09:44 PM
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Location: Vine Grove, Ky
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No problems with my Bak-Pak...quiet, skims awesome and fairly well made.
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03-03-2005, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Either one will be just fine!
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03-04-2005, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I have a Remora C and have been unhappy with it. It pours out billions of micro-bubbles. Suppose to be normal for first month but they won't go away on mine. They sell a $42 prefilter box to eliminate it so consider that with your cost for this unit.
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03-04-2005, 05:36 PM
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Aquarium Advice Freak
Join Date: Feb 2005
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thanks for the feedback, i think im gonna go with the BAK PAK 2
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50 Gallon Oceanic: 2 maxijet 1200's, 2 150 watt visitherm heaters, BakPak II Skimmer with PS & BT, Coralife Lunar 2X65 watt Power Compacts
Filtration: 50lbs LR.com, 60lbs sand
Swimmers: 2 O. Clowns, Yellow Watchman, Firefish, Yellow Tang, Dottyback.
Clean-Up: Several snail & hermits, Skunk Cleaner, 2 Peps.
Corals: 2 zoo colonies, yellow polyps, star polyps
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03-05-2005, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: WI
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One thing to remember with the bak pak is it needs more cleaning and up keep then the remora. The air venturis will clog with salt creep almost monthly. Both are good though.
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03-06-2005, 04:10 PM
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Aquarium Advice Freak
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sweet Home ALABAMA
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I got an aquac remora skimmer. It works great , no adjustments needed. I figured out how to stop the micro bubbles by placing a sponge on the returns and wrap a rubber band around it to hold it there. Works like a charm.
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55 gal FW
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03-06-2005, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Chatsworth, GA
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I'm running two Remoras and I don't have any bubbles from either one. Both of them did make bubbles for a while though. I'm using MJ1200 pumps on both and don't have prefilters on either unit. YMMV though.
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03-08-2005, 11:33 AM
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Aquarium Advice Regular
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portland, Oregon
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What kind of sponge should I use? Do they sell them at most LFS? I gotta try this.
Loganj...How long did it take for the bubbles to go away for you?
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03-08-2005, 09:57 PM
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Aquarium Advice Regular
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Titusville FL
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Mine took llittle over a month, considering my tank was new when I put it on the tank.
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03-08-2005, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: USA
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My vote goes for the Remora. I have one and absolutly love it. Very quiet, micro bubbles were gone within 2-3 weeks and it's been running perfect for 4 months. No setup, no adjustments to worry about, and only weekly collection cup maintenance. I just cleaned the entire unit a couple weeks ago, took maybe 15 minutes.
I have never used a Bak Pak, but I also was faced with your same decission. I am happy I spent the extra money on the Remora.
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