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07-02-2006, 07:31 AM
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| | Zoanthid
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada
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 |  Which Skimmer
Hey Everyone, I'm New To Sw And I Need A Hob Skimmer For My 55g Tank. I Have A Few In Mind But Need Some Help In Which Is The Best.
Aqua C Remora
Excalibur
Coralife Super Skimmer
Cpr Bak Pak | 
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07-02-2006, 01:06 PM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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I had the Remora. I found it very easy to use although not the most powerful skimmer I've had. I currently use the Aqua Medic Turboflotor multi. It's a great HOB but it does take up a lot of space, especially if you use the bubble reducer.
Some people have posted here that they liked the Coralife. Although one had a pump crap out. Out of your list, I might lean towards the coralife as I think as a needlewheel, it will pull out more junk than the Remora. | |
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07-02-2006, 07:45 PM
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| | Torch Coral
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Paul/Woodbury, Minnesota Age: 50
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Get the remora and upgrade to the Rio 1400+ pump at 425 gph over the maxijet 1200 at 296 gph. The turbo floater is probably the best of the lot especially if you plan on upgrading to a larger tank in the future. The remora skimmer is low maintenance with no adjustments needed. You just have to keep it clean. _________ 75g reef with Nova Extreme 8 bulb HO T-5 lighting, refuge, Remora skimmer, DSB, Seio powerheads, Acro's, LPS corals, assorted zoo's & mushrooms, Yellow Tang, Maroon Clown, Blue Cleaner Goby , Cleaner, Fire and Sexy Shrimp, Coco Worm, T.Crocea Clam, Derasa Clam
120g FOWLR, 260w Orbit power compact lights, Remora Pro skimmer, 30g DIY Sump/Refuge, DSB,Seio Power heads, Powder Blue Tang, Purple Tang, Flag Fin Angel, False Eye Puffer, Copperbanded Butterfly and a Moorish Idol  | |
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07-03-2006, 08:09 AM
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| | Zoanthid
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada
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thank you for your recommendations. appreciate the help. | |
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07-03-2006, 09:04 AM
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| | Ritteri Anemone
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Naperville IL Age: 29
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I also say go with the Remora. Should you get a bigger tank you could also get a fuge with the remora in it and replace the pump then with a larger magdrive 5. Seems that the skimmer is built very solid and will handle just about anything you push through it.
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