Hang on Skimmers

The ZC, so far, is in the EU only. Although, I bet it would be easy to order, and have shipped with a 110v/60hz aquabee instead. It would actually increase the output of the skimmer.

luke33, sorry, I might have read it before, but forgot since I saw it. Its just that usually, when its brought up, there is more discussion about it. It seems like every thread that starts with 'whats a good HOB skimmer' ends up with an argument about Remoras. Its ubiquitous, and so are Remoras...lol, and for similar reasons. Some other companies need to get their stuff together and take that silly little skimmer down a notch. I can think of a dozen better HOB designs than whats out there... but then its a DIY thing.
 
I'm not going to personally attack anyone here, but some of your comments are quite infantile. To say I don't know anything about skimmers is pretty ignorant since you really don't know my experience or the scenario in which I obtain or use my equipment.

Did I say that the Remora Pro and Lifereef are the best...no. I just said that I have owned them and had experience with them and SOMEHOW had a successful reef using them.

So for all you fanboys, know-it-alls, better than you, and arses out there, grow up and act like adults...unless your below 18 and not legally one. I don’t know for sure, but maybe you got picked on as kids or maybe you hate yourselves for living in your mom’s basement. You’re entitled to your opinion but please lay off the attacks.

I beginning to think that if someone has a high post count they, somehow now believe they are all knowledgeable.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10515159#post10515159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shaun120
Did I say that the Remora Pro and Lifereef are the best...no. I just said that I have owned them and had experience with them and SOMEHOW had a successful reef using them.

So for all you fanboys, know-it-alls, better than you, and arses out there, grow up and act like adults...unless your below 18 and not legally one. I don’t know for sure, but maybe you got picked on as kids or maybe you hate yourselves for living in your mom’s basement. You’re entitled to your opinion but please lay off the attacks.

I beginning to think that if someone has a high post count they, somehow now believe they are all knowledgeable.
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^^^ I couldnt agree more with what you are about to say...

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10515159#post10515159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shaun120
I'm not going to personally attack anyone here, but some of your comments are quite infantile.
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So who was making infantile comments anyways? Everyone here has just been talking about skimmers, the first personal attack anyone has made here, even though you try to disguise it, has been made by you. As I look back through the posts, I dont see anyone questioning your experience or anything, at least not in a 'personal attack' kind of way. We have different opinions on some things, thats all. Some here have standards for skimmers that the Remora simply doesnt meet. I would tend to agree with that for the reasons I gave. My cousin 'upgraded' his remora by simply removing the nozzle, and putting the air intake on the pump (and using a needlewheel pump). The result was more than the remora can handle in its little riser tube, but it makes you wonder.

Perhaps we can all back off on the Remora, as it seems that this is going to go down the 'DSB vs. BB' path (a fellow can get banned around here just for saying those words...lol). There are plenty of other skimmers in this category that we can discuss. I think that anyone reading this forum would agree that they get the point... its a love-hate thing.

How about that prizm pro!!!???
 
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The 1200 are ok but are not the best pumps for the Remora based on the mfg; the mag 3 is.
I have the Remora with a Mag 3 and I clean the cup daily. I'm always impressed with the junk this skimmer pulls out of my tank.
 
Yea, i wasn't trying to hurt anyone's feelings, sorry if you thought i was attacking you. I just feel bad for people who pay 200-300 for a skimmer that is below par, there are many options and all should be thought out before making the decision. If you buy a remora, thats your business.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10515304#post10515304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hahnmeister
My cousin 'upgraded' his remora by simply removing the nozzle, and putting the air intake on the pump (and using a needlewheel pump). The result was more than the remora can handle in its little riser tube, but it makes you wonder.
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that is exactly what im trying to do, how did he get the injector out??
i was thinking i could drill or dremel it out through the cleaning hole, but if there's a better way...
and do you think a mesh moded maxijet 1200 would still overpower the remora? it seems a good match for the bakpak..
 
you might have better luck using a smaller MJ pump (mj900 or mj600 even) especially if you're planning to mesh mod it. The MJ1200 mesh modded will be a bit much for the Remora to handle. The reaction chamber is similarly sized as the CPR BakPak. I had to downgrade the pump once mesh modded in order to slow down the flow enough so that it wouldn't spew out bubbles into the tank.
 
Someone with a lifereef defending a remora...you can't get any better than that.


Talk about one outdated inferior technology propping up the other. You can't make this stuff up.

For a less expensive HOB skimmer the Remora works well for a setup where a sump is not possible.
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Since when is $220+ "less expensive" for a skimmer that pulls about 1-3 scfh. A simple CPR backpak knockoff pulls much more air, runs on less electricicty and skims better.



The issue isnt that the remora is all that bad. Its that its priced MUCH higher than its performance. There are a TON of HOB skimmers that work better, and almost all of them are significantly cheaper.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10516778#post10516778 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RichConley
Someone with a lifereef defending a remora...you can't get any better than that.


Talk about one outdated inferior technology propping up the other. You can't make this stuff up.



LOL ROFLMAO
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Okay, I take it back... you guys deserved every bit of what Shaun120 threw your way... lol. If not before, then now. Lol... I can see why its funny and all, but jeez...

dhnguyen, have you done much with the MJ pumps as skimmer pumps. From what I have done, the MJ600 seems to perform as well as the 1200 when as far as needlewheels go. The outputs are the same, the volute/impeller wells are the same... its just the intake and impeller that vary, but even at that, these are two variables that often matter little, if at all. The intake is restricted more than a MJ400 anyways with the venturi, and the smaller blade impellers do about the same (if not better because they blend air & water better than larger blades). And when you convert them to mesh... the impeller would be the same no matter which one you start with then... no?

Talk to me here, talk to me...
 
I got the Deltec 600mce on my 88g net heavy loaded tank for the last year and all can say is that this thing is a mean machine for it's size. I got the air valve fully open and adjust the skimmate by adjusting the hight if the cup therfore getting wet or dry skimmate.Though the best thing is to have a sump , i did't have the room so I had no choice to go with a HO.
They are noisy at the beginning but becomes quite silent after a few months.
JMO
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10518838#post10518838 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hahnmeister
Okay, I take it back... you guys deserved every bit of what Shaun120 threw your way... lol. If not before, then now. Lol... I can see why its funny and all, but jeez...

dhnguyen, have you done much with the MJ pumps as skimmer pumps. From what I have done, the MJ600 seems to perform as well as the 1200 when as far as needlewheels go. The outputs are the same, the volute/impeller wells are the same... its just the intake and impeller that vary, but even at that, these are two variables that often matter little, if at all. The intake is restricted more than a MJ400 anyways with the venturi, and the smaller blade impellers do about the same (if not better because they blend air & water better than larger blades). And when you convert them to mesh... the impeller would be the same no matter which one you start with then... no?

Talk to me here, talk to me...
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Yes I have Hahn... And like you said, my experience using the MJ600 for either needlewheel or meshwheel have been similar as well. I did switchout the stock MJ600 volute for the MJ1200 one though as the latter was a bit larger/deeper.

That's precisely why I told koraltek he would have better result meshmodding a MJ600 instead of the MJ1200.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10483752#post10483752 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luke33
A 400 dollar skimmer on a 20g tank! WOW. I have a 150 dollar skimmer on my 125g and it could take a 200g easy.
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It's actually a $300 skimmer.:D I needed a hob skimmer and this one had the best reviews that I could find. It's the only one that people showed that could pull out dark skimmate. I couldn't find any reviews or pictures that could compare to skimmate it could pull out. Plus I have a habbit of buying things on impulse.
 
Whatever you do do not get a Deltec mce600, expensive garbage, I would advise the Tunze 9010 in tank and later on can add to a sump...comes complete with the kit
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Can you explain this ? I am just about thinking of getting it for my 35 gal tank.
 
mce 600 is an awsome HOB skimmer it works and for a HOB thats awsome... it does happen to cost lots of money.



Hahn do you know anybody that has an aquamedic blue? i saw these they do look like they might skim well.
 
They aren't out yet, supposedly the end of the summer but the hot blue pulls 30scfh, which is great for a stock hot skimmer.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10522315#post10522315 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Flint&Eric
it's about time someone made a recirc hang on...i just wish it wasnt current :lol:
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looks like a microbubble factory to me..

Hahn has a point why not just run an external skimmer on a shelf next to the tank... i think i could deal with a small pump in my tank to feed a skimmer if it worked.
 
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