Skimmer advice...PLEASE

Jammin · 02-16-2008, 07:11 PM

Can not seem to find any advice for my situation...Looking for a quality HOB skimmer that has an over flow box like the remora...Have read 50 50 on the remora so am afraid to purchase. My tank will be a 65 Gal
Please send the advice!
Thanks

zy112 · 02-16-2008, 07:31 PM

I think the remora is a great skimmer. If I was in need of a HOB skimmer I would get a remora pro.

CMG · 02-16-2008, 07:38 PM

I have a remora HOB on my 40g and used it on my 50g also. I dont know if its rated for your size tank I would have to look. It doesnt really use an over flow but you can purchase one for extra, its called a surface skimmer I think. Basically it does three things:

1) The pump is gray so it can be seen against a black background and the box is black so it blends in and hides the pump.

2) It has a sponge on the return side to get rid of microbubbles.

3) It skims the surface.

axlroh · 02-19-2008, 05:12 AM

Second the Remora Pro suggestion, & go with the Mag-Drive 3 option if possible.

I bought a Remora (not pro) a while back for my 30 gal, and the max size I'd go tank wise with a Remora is prob just 30G, but then again I had a moderate to heavy bioload - fish wise. Skimmer is on the noisy side, and kicks alot of bubbles in the tank. I read alot of mixed stuff about the surface skimmer, so I ended up hanging the Remora in the sump.. I upgraded to a 55G and my Remora is just collecting dust..

The stock Remora pro comes with a Rio 1400. All 3 of my Rio pumps broke down partially or completely in the first year. My Mag drive's are still running for 2 yrs plus, no glitches.

The best choice I made when I chose another skimmer for my 55G (+30G Sump) was to pick a skimmer rated for 2X the size of my tank, in my case I picked up an Octopus NW-150 (rated for 150G). In the long run it gives you room to grow and add a sump, etc.

-Axl

lcstorc · 02-19-2008, 07:44 AM

My Remora does a great job on my 20g tank.

AQTCJAK · 02-20-2008, 11:20 AM

I have sold & used remoras for a long time they are a great skimmer

02-16-2008, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jammin Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia Hgts,Mn Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Skimmer advice...PLEASE Can not seem to find any advice for my situation...Looking for a quality HOB skimmer that has an over flow box like the remora...Have read 50 50 on the remora so am afraid to purchase. My tank will be a 65 Gal Please send the advice! Thanks

02-16-2008, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer advice...PLEASE I think the remora is a great skimmer. If I was in need of a HOB skimmer I would get a remora pro. __________________ Zach

02-16-2008, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
CMG Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 586 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Skimmer advice...PLEASE I have a remora HOB on my 40g and used it on my 50g also. I dont know if its rated for your size tank I would have to look. It doesnt really use an over flow but you can purchase one for extra, its called a surface skimmer I think. Basically it does three things: 1) The pump is gray so it can be seen against a black background and the box is black so it blends in and hides the pump. 2) It has a sponge on the return side to get rid of microbubbles. 3) It skims the surface. __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Purple Dartfish (squirley), Banggai Cardinal (Spot), 3 sand sifting snails, 3 nerite snails and a golden banded shrimp (Batman).

02-19-2008, 05:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
axlroh Bryozoan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer advice...PLEASE Second the Remora Pro suggestion, & go with the Mag-Drive 3 option if possible. I bought a Remora (not pro) a while back for my 30 gal, and the max size I'd go tank wise with a Remora is prob just 30G, but then again I had a moderate to heavy bioload - fish wise. Skimmer is on the noisy side, and kicks alot of bubbles in the tank. I read alot of mixed stuff about the surface skimmer, so I ended up hanging the Remora in the sump.. I upgraded to a 55G and my Remora is just collecting dust.. The stock Remora pro comes with a Rio 1400. All 3 of my Rio pumps broke down partially or completely in the first year. My Mag drive's are still running for 2 yrs plus, no glitches. The best choice I made when I chose another skimmer for my 55G (+30G Sump) was to pick a skimmer rated for 2X the size of my tank, in my case I picked up an Octopus NW-150 (rated for 150G). In the long run it gives you room to grow and add a sump, etc. -Axl

02-19-2008, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Skimmer advice...PLEASE My Remora does a great job on my 20g tank. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

02-20-2008, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,936 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Skimmer advice...PLEASE I have sold & used remoras for a long time they are a great skimmer __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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