View Full Version : Is anyone like me?
Solastsummer
02-16-2008, 2:07 PM
Bought an aqua C remora pro skimmer and looked inside and said to themselfs.... why did i pay over 200 dollars for something that looks alot like different angels of plastic that i could maybe build myself?
Nope, I knew what I was getting when I shelled out the $ for my remora. Have you seen any other skimmers? They are all just $10 in plastic. After using the Remora compared to my 3 previous skimmers, there just isnt a comparison.
Solastsummer
02-17-2008, 12:21 AM
yeah but i have never used a skimmer before, only freswater so when i saw it i was like... wow thats it?
Solastsummer
02-17-2008, 12:42 PM
also, i kinda exagarated i got the remora pro from some guy that needed to tear down and sell his tank IMMEDIATLY for 80 dollars, but the only thing it only had a rio 1000 how important is it to have the rio 1400 i can totaly see that it works just fine, the only reason it came with the 1000 is becasue he said he used the 1400 as a return pump and already sold his tank/sump with it included. tell me what you think?
andy1130
02-17-2008, 1:27 PM
I've never used the remora so I couldnt say, you have to judge it by the preformance of the skimmer. With that said underpowered pumps are probably one of the main reasons for poor skimmer preformance. I would set it up and see how it does over time. Dont be shocked tho if you end up needing a stronger pump
It shouldn't be too expensive to buy the right pump. Just don't buy anything bigger. I read plenty of reports of the Mag3 people get with the Remora Pro being too powerful and filling the collection cup quickly. You already got a steal on the skimmer. I just paid $170 for my non pro Remora last month but I love it and was worth every penny.
Solastsummer
02-17-2008, 1:58 PM
well i have only run it for less than a day and there is already waste in the cup, so i think thats a good sign that its working right?
ya, definately. I have to empty my cup 2x a day since I bought it. If you can get it to about 1 cup a day on the Pro model I think your good.
Solastsummer
02-17-2008, 2:09 PM
oh there is barley any in there just enough to cover the bottom... so you think I should get the 1400, which its supposed to come with?
That is an indication it is underpowered if your only getting that much. Now keep in mind you have to let it run for about a week before you can really start to judge the performance. If it were me, I would definately buy the 1400. I would not go with the mag3 though.
Solastsummer
02-17-2008, 2:34 PM
also my tank is just cycling right now too, would that make a difference?
ya, definately. If your still in the cycling mode you really don't have much to pull out of the water. Wait a month or so and see how it works. If your not satisfied get the bigger pump. For now, it probably doesn't matter that much.
Solastsummer
02-18-2008, 1:07 AM
So is it a good idea to run my skimmer while cycling, i figure my cycle will be pretty fast because i have 30 lbs of cured live rock and 30 lbs of base rock right? anyways the LFS does not have rio pumps here so i was wondering if you think that any ol' pump with the same GPH rating would work?
Slappy*McFish
02-18-2008, 4:21 PM
I use the mag3 with very good results. It took a few weeks of breaking in, however, to reduce the amount of 'excess' water collecting in the cup.
It's a very good HOB skimmer, IME...worth the money I paid for it. I have to empty the cup every few days and the skimmate is a dark/black coffee color.
BeelzeBob
02-18-2008, 4:41 PM
ever look at the engine in your car, and be like, hey, why did i pay thousands for a couple hundred bucks of metal?
i never have
mandy21
02-18-2008, 5:52 PM
ever look at the engine in your car, and be like, hey, why did i pay thousands for a couple hundred bucks of metal?
i never have
very good analogy. Made me laugh, for sure, but is very applicable.
Solastsummer
02-18-2008, 7:29 PM
well it made me feel silly..... :(
mandy21
02-18-2008, 7:32 PM
I feel silly constantly. Enjoy the feeling Brings a little youthfulness back.
salty420
02-18-2008, 9:10 PM
I feel silly constantly. Enjoy the feeling Brings a little youthfulness back.
you're 25, you are still youthful mandy :)
mandy21
02-18-2008, 10:00 PM
you're 25, you are still youthful mandy :)
lol true, however i'm talking back in the single digits. Those are better years :grinyes:
Solastsummer
02-19-2008, 11:22 AM
sooo i guess as long as i have the reefer goddess here, which is easer to learn on, i want to try a reef some day, would a 10G or my 60 be easier to learn on?
BeelzeBob
02-19-2008, 11:40 AM
on the 60, mistakes will be expensive, but harder to make...
on the 10, mistakes will be less costly, but more dramatic and easy to come by.
thing with reefs is consistancy. its easier to maintain chemical levels in a larger volume of water.
soo, if you have the $$ to start with a 60gal, id say go for it.
if $$$$$ limits you to 10g, mos def take more time and research research research.
mandy21
02-19-2008, 4:58 PM
on the 60, mistakes will be expensive, but harder to make...
on the 10, mistakes will be less costly, but more dramatic and easy to come by.
thing with reefs is consistancy. its easier to maintain chemical levels in a larger volume of water.
soo, if you have the $$ to start with a 60gal, id say go for it.
if $$$$$ limits you to 10g, mos def take more time and research research research.
Agreed. the only way I could limit myself to a smaller tank is if I had an office where that was all I could have.