REMORA or BAKPAK-Protein Skimmers-3reef Forums

clownfish · 10-02-2007, 01:54 PM

I have a CoraLife skimmer, I barely installed it today on a 2 week old tank. I'm waiting for it to break-in. I have posted about it asking suggestions and all. Once I get the repplies, and once the break-in period is done, I will make a final judgment on the unit and decide wether to keep it or not.

Now, if I have to replace the unit, I want to get either the BakPak or the Remora...if any of you have used either unit, please tell me what your experience has been like. Those how have used/are still using the BakPak, how is it? and those how have used/are still using the Remora, how is it?

I appreciate your help. Laters.

SGT. Reefer · 10-02-2007, 02:39 PM

I have the Remora and it is doing an excellent job. It took about a week for break-in. I get a full cup every 36 hours. I am skimming pretty aggresively with it. The water is very dark brown, very nasty.

omard · 10-02-2007, 03:44 PM

All AquaC products are dependable/effecient. Go for Remora!

Otty · 10-02-2007, 04:39 PM

I had a Remora on my old 55g and loved it. If you are just starting your tank you don't need a skimmer running yet...what is there to skim???

Unless you have put some nasty LR in there I would shut the skimmer off until the tank is between 4 to 6 months old. You are taking out elements needed to grow coralline. But hey it's your tank and others will tell you that you need it..

Just my $.02

cuttingras · 10-02-2007, 04:54 PM

+2 Otty....You don't need the skimmer yet and remora is a great choice!(I have one too) How big is your tank?

rashr · 10-03-2007, 08:24 AM

I will agree with everyone here.....I have one and I love it! I have also used the BAK PAK and it does a real good job, but is allot more noisy. So noisy from the venturi that I only ran it at night when we were not in the room. My bio load was low so I could do this, but as it grew I went upt to the Remora....really made a difference. A little more pricey, but worth it.....

clownfish · 10-11-2007, 01:12 AM

Got my Remora today....after long debating I got it...and all I can say is WOW..and Thank You for recomending such great unit. It's skimming already! the amount of microbubbles dumped back into the tank is close to nothing during the break-in period. A bit noisy, but the intructions tell me it'll go away. My tank's been cycling for 3 1/2 weeks now...I'll let you guys know how things turn out. Thanks again.

coral reefer · 10-11-2007, 02:15 AM

Aqua C Remora and any of the other EV line of skimmers! AWESOME...I use the Remora and the EV 180!

BaxterS80 · 10-11-2007, 03:03 AM

I don't use either but I got rid of my Coralife 125 after only a few weeks. It never really worked well plus trying to keep up on minimizing the microbubbles was a chore in itself. I am using the Tunze 9010 and absolutely love the efficiency and ease of use.

geekdafied · 10-11-2007, 04:39 AM

lol bakpaks ALWAYS leak and its always from the same place. The seal on the return is crap, if you leave it how it is from the factory, expect a flood. I lost 30g of water in a 12hr period, would have lost more if the water hadnt reach the pump for the bakpak and quit pumping.