Remora C on a 46 bow?

[RedSoxReefer]

I have the opportunity to buy a slightly used remora C pro for 70$ to use on a 46 bowfront. I was wondering if this is a good deal and how well the product works. It seems like a steal and budget is definitely an issue seeing that im a college student. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks.

 

[sir_dudeguy]

I have the regular aqua c remora (not the pro version) and i had it on my 55 and it worked great. And i got mine for the same price. I say get it after you make sure its not busted in half or anything like that lol.

The pro version is rated for bigger tanks than the regular i believe, and i'd say the regular is good up to about 60g. The pro will be great imo.

 

[trigger111]

They are decent skimmers and I am currently using one on my 65 and it works alright. However, I will be selling as soon as I am able to scrpae up enough money to buy a tunze 9010. Its performance is satisfactoy not great. But for 70 dollars that sounds pretty good.

 

[DarthBaiter]

Is that for just the skimmer? Ask if a pump is included, if not you have to get a pump...maybe a mag3 or a Quite One eqivelent. Also are you gonna use it as HOB or in your sump? If a HoB you might want a pre skimmer box.
Also it's kinda loud, I had to shut my Remora off at night or when I watched TV in the same room. This can be remedied some what with a wet paper towel trick.

 

[Vincerama2]

I have a remora. It's OK. Two of my friends bought the Coralife "Super Skimmer" with needlewheel pump for about $75 and I have to say that they are really good. Possibly the best skimmers at that price point. The Remora is a good skimmer though, I bought mine used for $60. I think if you put a stronger pump than the MJ 1200, it works better.

V

 

[IPowderBlueTang]

For $70 for a pro if including a pump is an awesome price, wish I can find good deals like that up here. usually they go for $150- $200 used up here!

 

[RedSoxReefer]

it is a HOB, i dont have a sump... i have a maxijet 1200, is this sufficent? What is a pre skimmer box and how expensive are they? wet paper towel?!

 

[RedSoxReefer]

anyone?

 

[IPowderBlueTang]

Here's some info on the skimmer box.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=ps-acremzb

 

[DarthBaiter]

Wet paper towel over the area where the white screw is. Once you get the skimmer you will see. It will muffle the air/water mixing noise.
The company that makes the Remora also makes a black acrylic box that skims the surface and reduces micro bubbles.
i use the maxijet 1200 on my remora, you might want to step up a few GPH on the PRO.
HTH

 

[RedSoxReefer]

Hey Darth, thanks for the advice, i picked it up today and can see the white screw... i will try the paper towel once i get it up and running...so i just put the paper towel over that white screw and it will stay? are we talking about a full sheet or just a small piece?

 

[Vincerama2]

The paper towel is just there to muffle the sound. Once you run the remora, you'll figure out the paper towel part, and how much you need.

V