AquaC Remora

[drm180]

I think I've decided on my protein skimmer. I just don't know which options to get. Should I get the Rio 800 or the MaxiJet 1200 with it? Also, I'm not sure if I should spend the extra $16 on the drain attachment. I'm not completley sure what it is for.

 

[Reefrookie]

The drain attachment is a small fitting in the side of the collection cup that you can hook a tube to and send the skimate to a larger container. This means you don't have to empty the cup.

I think the 1200 would work better

 

[drm180]

Okay. Is $180 a good price and it's not too much for my 25 gallon tank is it?

 

[Reefrookie]

Thats not too big for your tank but the price is WAY too big. Look on Ebay! They are on there all the time. Some used ones on there now for under $100
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aqua-C-Remora-S...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9fc1d89b

 

[Smitty]

I paid 200.00 for mine and have it on a 29gal.

 

[Bifferwine]

$200 is the going rate for a new one. That's what I paid for mine (new) 6 years ago or so, and the price seems to have remained stable since then. You can always get used ones for cheaper, if money matters.

 

[Reefrookie]

:mrgreen: Well we all don't have a policemans salary! :mrgreen:

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

I whole heartedly recommend you buy the surface skimming attachment for the pump. It'll triple the production. And also look into the paper towel trick to dampen the noise.

 

[Smitty]

:mrgreen: Well we all don't have a policemans salary! :mrgreen:

Hahaha... :mrgreen:

 

[Smitty]

And also look into the paper towel trick to dampen the noise.

I agree 100% with this.
:Cheers:

 

[drm180]

Is it very loud? It's going in my bedroom. Where do you suggest to buy it from. MarineDepot.com has it with the pre filter box for $210. This includes the drain attachment.

 

[Reefrookie]

Whats the paper towel trick?

 

[Smitty]

Is it very loud? It's going in my bedroom. Where do you suggest to buy it from. MarineDepot.com has it with the pre filter box for $210. This includes the drain attachment.

Its not really loud, just annoying, but the paper towel will quiet that down a lot.

 

[Smitty]

Fold the paper towel up a few times and place it in the small compartment right over the inlet pipe, where the water enters the skimmer. It will quiet the sound of water coming thru that pipe.

 

[SeaBee]

I have the inside skimmer attachment for that skimmer if you want to buy it...

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Is it very loud? It's going in my bedroom. Where do you suggest to buy it from. MarineDepot.com has it with the pre filter box for $210. This includes the drain attachment.

$210 doesn't sound bad. You could probably find it cheaper on amazon or eBay, but if your like me I like making sure my purchases are from an established company such as marinedepot.

Its an annoying sound but with the paper towel trick you'll BARELY hear it.

 

[drm180]

Yeah. I've had a few problems with eBay and the like so I'm always a little weary to buy something expensive on there. Thanks everyone.

 

[drm180]

I forgot to ask, do you all think that the drain fitting is worth getting? It's only 10 extra dollars though.