Another AquaC Remora Question

[schneijt]

It makes sense to me that backing out the screw would give a slight increase in skimmate production. If the screw is blocking water flow to the spray injector even a little bit, that's a bit less performance being generated by the skimmer. So, if the screw is in a bit too far and is blocking water flow, backing it out would theoretically give a tiny little boost in performance. I don't know how much, but I can imagine it might help a little.

Just my 2 cents,
Joe

 

[mario_07963]

I'm glad someone started this thread 'cause I have the same problem with my aqua c....However, I have to a bigger problem since the screw is worned out...I have a new screw from the company, I just have to figure out how to get it out..

 

[pjf]

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8879774#post8879774 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mario_07963
I'm glad someone started this thread 'cause I have the same problem with my aqua c....However, I have to a bigger problem since the screw is worned out...I have a new screw from the company, I just have to figure out how to get it out..

I've got bigger problems than you. I decided to clean my Remora this weekend with isopropyl alcohol and the alcohol melted the glue and cracked the skimmer body. If anyone wants spare parts, let me know and I'll send it to you for the price of postage:

Injector Clean-Out Screw
Collection cup with overflow nozzle
Cover for collection cup
O-Ring
Cleaning brush
Surface skimming box

Just PM me with your mailing address. I'll keep the MJ-1200 as a water change pump.

Happy New Year!

 

[fd235158]

Be careful how much you clean the body of the skimmer everyone. You'll remove the coating that seems important to have in my experience (almost like having to go through breakin again). At most a quick rinse with hot water is sufficient. Focus on keeping the cup(specifically the tube) and injection novel clean. What I've posted is based on my experience with this skimmer so I hope it helps

 

[mario_07963]

Sorry to hear that PJF...

I might take your offer for the Surface skimming box....and cleaning brush.

I'm wonder how much will it be for shipping....to 07874

 

[mnestroy]

I'll take the

Injector Clean-Out Screw

Mine is getting very warped. (If you can just throw it in envelope and put a stamp on it, i'll owe you one)

 

[pjf]

Did Clean-Out Plug Adjustment Work?

Did Clean-Out Plug Adjustment Work?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8879327#post8879327 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by yeldarbj
fd235158 has the correct answer!

I just emptied 15 ml from my Remora collection cup today. The skimmate was lighter in color as well. While it is still not a lot, it's a huge improvement from the 25 ml I dumped yesterday after 6 DAYS of skimming! Still no where near the output PJF is getting from a Tunze 9010.

Here is what I heard back from AquaC on the plug:

"The access screw is just a plug, so it won't have any effect on the skimmer's performance."

I e-mailed back with my results after backing out the screw and mentioned what fd suggested.

yeldarbj,

How are you coming along with your Remora clean-out plug adjustments? Does AquaC agree with our findings?

I've just mailed all of my Remora parts to those who wanted them.

My Tunze 9010 is collecting 200ml-300ml daily now.

Happy New Year!

 

[pjf]

Two weeks of collection

Two weeks of collection

The following picture is on AquaC’s website (http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/Remora.htm) with the caption “Two weeks of collection.”

I totally agree with AquaC. This is what I collected with my AquaC Remora every two weeks.

On the same system, my Tunze 9010 collects that amount daily!

 

[frenchie]

i get that much in two or three days but darker, my remora pro has a rio 2500 on it though

 

[yeldarbj]

Here is my last correspondence with AquaC. I actually sent pictures of the foam production and skim in the cup. They said the foam output looked normal. AquaC said:

"I think that the lower volume of skimmate has more to do with bioload in general, or at least a low level of organics, possibly from the extra water changes you've been doing."

I'm problem collecting about 10-15 ml per day. I haven't emptied it for a couple of days. I'll measure it tomorrow. It's about the same color as the picture.

I tried turning the screw nearly all the way out but not much impact. I think the key is to make sure that it's not in too deep.

I went ahead and reloaded my cannister filter with SeaGel (carbon & phosphate remover) and Purigen because I'm getting a huge bloom of cyano.

I would love to throw on a Tunze 9010 just for comparison sake.

 

[pjf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8907800#post8907800 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by d.french
i get that much in two or three days but darker, my remora pro has a rio 2500 on it though

Am I correct to assume that most happy Remora owners have modded their rig?

 

[Fish'InMN]

Here is two days of wet skimming with my Remora, using a MJ1200 and the prefilter box. And HERE is what happened when I started taking rocks out of the tank during the transfer to my 40g breeder. Sorry for focus, didn't want to leave the lid off any longer than I had to. You can also see where the O-ring is set on the last shot, it is a fairly "dry" setting by Remora standards.

The only modification I've done is to drill five holes in the impellar cover of the MJ1200. Other than that, make sure the prefilter box's teeth are about 1/4 above the water line.

Hope my ER RS80 can pull the same sort of gunk on the new tank!

 

[sjm817]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8908520#post8908520 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fish'InMN


Hope my ER RS80 can pull the same sort of gunk on the new tank!

LOL. You are in for a shock.

 

[yeldarbj]

Okay, here is my report. I let the Remora run for another 4 days and have only a whopping 30 ml of skimmate to show for it. Although 3 days ago, I finally refilled my cannister with mechanical and chemical media. Would SeaGel (~250ml) and Purigen (100ml) be able to pull so much out of the water that my skimmer barely produces?

Is AquaC right that I just don't have much organics in my water column? Fishwise, I'm fully stocked, some would say overstocked for a 65g. I feed once a day. I grow cyano like crazy.

 

[pjf]

Re: Happy New Year

Re: Happy New Year

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8880169#post8880169 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pjf
I've got bigger problems than you. I decided to clean my Remora this weekend with isopropyl alcohol and the alcohol melted the glue and cracked the skimmer body. If anyone wants spare parts, let me know and I'll send it to you for the price of postage:

Injector Clean-Out Screw
Collection cup with overflow nozzle
Cover for collection cup
O-Ring
Cleaning brush
Surface skimming box

Just PM me with your mailing address. I'll keep the MJ-1200 as a water change pump.

Happy New Year!

It's just been pointed out to me that the shipping service (US Postal Service) that I've been using is charging too high a rate, so I offered to let one of the responders reimburse me just half of my shipping costs. What I do for one person, I want to do for everyone else.

If you have already reimbursed me, I will send half of the money back to you. If you have not reimbursed me yet, please only send half of the cost of shipping.

Thanks!

 

[jpluttme]

As crazy as it sounds I too had luck with adjusting the screw height last night on my Remora Pro. Before the screw was flush with the tube and not producing much. Now it's about 1/8 inch out and skimming much better.

 

[pjf]

Extra Parts: Clean-Out Plug & O-Ring

Extra Parts: Clean-Out Plug & O-Ring

AquaC just sent to me two extra clean-out screws and an O-ring for the collection cup. Since my Remora has met an early demise, I have no need for them anymore. If you need one of these, send to me your mailing address and specify which part you want via private mail (PM). I’ll mail them to you for free (unless, of course, you failed to reimburse me for shipping my previous Remora parts to you).

 

[buzzbait00]

Re: Another AquaC Remora Question

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8861262#post8861262 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by yeldarbj
I've been running my AquaC Remora skimmer on my 65g tank for about 4 months now, so my breakin period should be long gone. It is fully stocked fish-wise with some corals (softies & LPS). All water parameters are in check with the exception of a little nitrate (10-20 ppm).

I'm only getting about 1-2 tablespoons of skim per week and it's set to the wettest setting. I had been running a cannister filter in addition to the skimmer with mechanical and chemical filtration. I removed all of the mechanical filtration (foam pads) several weeks ago to see if it would improve the skimmer output. No change. Last week I removed all chemical media (Purigen & Chemipure carbon) to see if that would help my Remora produce more, but still no increase in skimmate.

Any suggestions?

I'm about ready to load up the cannister again because at least it was collecting stuff and my water was much cleaner.

Do I need to send the skimmer back to AquaC to have them check it out? I've been in touch with their customer service (which is outstanding by the way). They said I could send it to them for inspection.

Im running a Remora and was haveing a similiar problem.I raised the cup off the bottom and put the band about half way and now get half a skimmer cup of good skimmate every 2 days.Mine doesent seem to work as well set real wet.got poor results with the cup all the way on th bottom.

 

[yeldarbj]

I'm willing to try anything. I've been averaging about 4.5 ml of skim per day set to skim wettest, granted it is a nice dark tea to near coffee looking. I just cleaned the cup and moved the band to the half way point.

 

[mario_07963]

Re: Re: Happy New Year

Re: Re: Happy New Year

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8946786#post8946786 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pjf
It's just been pointed out to me that the shipping service (US Postal Service) that I've been using is charging too high a rate, so I offered to let one of the responders reimburse me just half of my shipping costs. What I do for one person, I want to do for everyone else.

If you have already reimbursed me, I will send half of the money back to you. If you have not reimbursed me yet, please only send half of the cost of shipping.

Thanks!

unbelievable! people get stuff for free, and the guys takes himself to the post office.....and you complaint about shipping prices! lol