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Old 01-09-2007, 10:56 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default What HOT protein skimmer to go with?

Ok, doing thorough research on this one. Have considered just about everything.
Budget: $190
Tank Size: 75g (would like to be able to go to a 110 eventually)
Sump?: have a hang on refuge but no sump (live above landlord)
Current Equip: 75All glass, 1500gph circ via 4pico pumps/2 penguin/1 aquasweep/fluval 404 for chem filter/prism dlux skimmer, 400w metal halide running 20000k/110w vho (1 actinic 3' and 1 10000k 3')/110w pc (1 50/50 and 1 10000k), 6gal hang on refuge w 55w of t5.
I have considered the octopus dual backpack nockoff, coralife nw220, remora, prism pro.
-the octo has some cons in terms of no feedback, two pumps sucking electricity, two cups to empty, and three eyesoars in my tank(pumps plus return pipe).
-I've heard the coralifes overflow and require "pampering"
-remora tough to dial in
-prism pro sucks and overflows

A. What say you about "the best HOT skimmer"?
B. Any experiences with above mentioned issues?
C. Should I just go with a berlin air lift? (JK)
D. What would you say are pros cons of each?

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Old 01-09-2007, 08:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I dont know enough to make a truely informed decision. But I have the Remora and not sure what you mean by tough to dial in? I just plugged it in and its working great. From what I have read people dont have to do much maintence wise with this one so thats always a plus. And its a sleek black box.

So thats one more I love my aqua c remora.


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I second that one. My Remora was a plug and play, can't get any better then that. Look at the link and decide for yourself, it's what I did.
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Old 01-10-2007, 03:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I love my remora. I would get the remora pro for a 75. I have the standered and it gets the job done but I would go with something a little more.


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