CPR or Remora

[gussy]

I'm getting an HOB skimmer and am down to either the Remora or CRP Bak Pak. Which one is better in terms of performance and sound? I am considering putting some LR in the CPR where they normally have their media, but I don't think I can do this with the Remora.

 

[mps9506]

I think the remora is considered better by most people whan any other hang on back skimmer, except maybe the turbofloater multi.

 

[gussy]

I think the Turbofloater is too big. I'm going to use it on a 20G tank with about 5 inches of clearance on the back.

 

[ReefLady]

I've owned both, the remora is superior in performance, noise, and don't discount ease of use either.

That being said, a bakpak will do just fine on a 20G. They're both very good HOB skimmers, one just happens to be a good amount better than the other.

T

 

[mps9506]

I would agree, on a 20 gallon a bakpak2 will perform fine.

 

[uchiha]

i'm running an aqua c remora on my 18g, and it's money well spent... i can't compare it to the CPR though, but i gotta say, you can't go wrong with the remora either... both are good choices, just depends on where u want to spend your money

 

[V4M8ION]

Another vote for the Remora. If you do go with the Remora, make sure that you also get the maxijet 1200 instead of the rio.......

 

[Maxx]

Remora w/ maxi-jet...and spring for the surface skimmer attachement when you get the chance.

Nick

 

[gussy]

So Remora it is then! I was planning to get the Rio as it's smaller (smaller surface skimmer) and therefore less intrusive on my 20G. I will definitely get the surface skimmer. Is the Rio one not good?

 

[ReefLady]

Rios, in general, are not good IME.

 

[BoomerD]

As one who's owned both Remora and Bak-Pak skimmers, I cast another vote for the Remora, and also recommend the Maxi-Jet pump. Much more reliable than the Rio's. IME, if you get 6 months of quiet, trouble-free life from the little Rio's, you've done good. I have Maxi-Jets that are over 5 yrs old, and work as well and quiet as when they were new. YES, good maintenance procedures do make a difference, but Rio's just aren't great pumps...PERIOD.

 

[Maxx]

Its not often you hear the words fire and aquarium in the same sentence, but when you do, there is often Rio involved.
Nuff said on that.
Nick

 

[fugazi]

with all the praise you hear all over the net about the remora i would have to agree with a remora is a better choice. I use a bakpak on a 20g and it works fine. would the remora work better? probalby. I would say this- if your buying new skimmers then buy the remora it's only about 50.00 more. if you broke like me then i would buy a used bakpak for 50-65 bucks off ebay. just a thought.

 

[captivereefs]

The remora also requires alot less cleaning and maintenence. The venturi on the bak pak will clog monthly with salt creep.

 

[drdrew]

remora is better, bakpak is quieter

 

[gussy]

Can I manually change the Rio to a smaller Max Jet or another brand?

 

[Downset]

I use a bakpak with a mj1200 on my 55 and i wet skim i pull a cup full ot "tea" out every 3 days thats pretty good for a 100$ skimmer.
On anything less than a 40 I would suggest the CPR for its slighty smaller size and price plus its easy to clean and adjust

 

[captivereefs]

the
remoras with the maxi jet are pretty quiet once they break in. The bak paks always have that gurgling air venturi intake noise.

 

[mps9506]

Its not often you hear the words fire and aquarium in the same sentence, but when you do, there is often Rio involved.
Nuff said on that.
Nick

LOL. I still use rios here and there, but not on anything that I would depend on. I can't count how many times I've been electricuted by the dang things though. I think I have a premenant tinge in my neck because of rio.

 

[fugazi]

not if you use the muffler that comes with the rio set up for the bakpak. my bakpak is only 2 ft from my head and i can bearly hear it at all.