Aqua C Remora Help

FishHick · 05/13/2007, 02:30 PM

I just bought a used Aqua C Remora skimmer with the Maxi Jet 1200 pump. It didnt come with instructions. It is putting out alot of microbubbles. Is there a way to adjust it?

Thanks

glockcoma · 05/13/2007, 02:43 PM

there is some blue media that you can get and put it in the outtake part of the skimmer to cut down microbubbles, but it minimizes skimming, I preffer MB than less skimmage IMO.

purza_00 · 05/13/2007, 03:20 PM

How does a piece of material in the effluent change the skimming efficiency? It may cause an increase in nitrates if not kept clean.

FLReefGirl · 05/13/2007, 08:32 PM

It some how effects the air flow. I've tried also and it does cut down on skimming.
There is a pre filter box that's sold for it that cuts down on the bubbles. The company also claims it increases skimming results by something like 20%. It's bulky but it works.
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ro.asp?CartId=

NanoGurl · 05/13/2007, 09:10 PM

I was not impressed with the filter box that you can buy. I used it and did not see much of an increase or a reduction of bubbles. I did see a large black box addition to the inside of my tank though! I gave up after a week of using it. I was not impressed. Maybe I was doing something wrong idk.

rfdoc · 05/13/2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by NanoGurl
I was not impressed with the filter box that you can buy. I used it and did not see much of an increase or a reduction of bubbles. I did see a large black box addition to the inside of my tank though! I gave up after a week of using it. I was not impressed. Maybe I was doing something wrong idk.

Ditto

fish 511 · 05/13/2007, 09:46 PM

I would just give it some time. Mine did this when I first got it, and eventually stopped

purza_00 · 05/13/2007, 09:46 PM

I couldn't keep the box adjusted. So I added a sump and put the skimmer on it. Still don't understand how a filter on the effluent has anything to do with a process that completely takes place prior to it.

Snowboarda42 · 05/13/2007, 09:57 PM

I put a little block of sponge/floss from my fluval right in the return side (right) of my Remora. It sits just below the return outlet. Works awesome and has no effect on the water level, and therefore no effect on the skimming. Just gotta wash it once in a while.

FLReefGirl · 05/13/2007, 10:34 PM

Yeah, the box is bulky but I have no bubbles at all. Plus it hides the giant unsightly mag drive pump. I don't have a sump, if I did I would definitely put the skimmer in there.

FishHick · 05/14/2007, 05:48 AM

Thanks everyone I will try putting a sponge in it. Hopefully it works out.

05/13/2007, 02:30 PM	#1
FishHick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 163	Aqua C Remora Help I just bought a used Aqua C Remora skimmer with the Maxi Jet 1200 pump. It didnt come with instructions. It is putting out alot of microbubbles. Is there a way to adjust it? Thanks __________________ Hick Current Tank Info: starting over with a 12g Nano Cube

05/13/2007, 09:57 PM	#9
Snowboarda42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 1,094	I put a little block of sponge/floss from my fluval right in the return side (right) of my Remora. It sits just below the return outlet. Works awesome and has no effect on the water level, and therefore no effect on the skimming. Just gotta wash it once in a while. __________________ 40B Mixed Reef 100% Captive Grown Corals See, that's the trouble with the world today. Not enough danger to kill off stupid people before they get old enough to breed. Bring back lawn darts! -PrivateJoker64 Current Tank Info: 40B, 20L Sump/Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return, 2x Hydor Koralia #2's, 150W 14K HQI, 139W T-5, Euro-Reef RS-80P Mesh Modded, 40LB LR, 80LB LS, 54x Turnover, Mostly SPS, Some Softys Too.

05/14/2007, 05:48 AM	#11
FishHick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 163	Thanks everyone I will try putting a sponge in it. Hopefully it works out. __________________ Hick Current Tank Info: starting over with a 12g Nano Cube

05/13/2007, 02:43 PM	#2
glockcoma Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hawthorne, CA. Posts: 1,383	there is some blue media that you can get and put it in the outtake part of the skimmer to cut down microbubbles, but it minimizes skimming, I preffer MB than less skimmage IMO.

05/13/2007, 03:20 PM	#3
purza_00 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 320	How does a piece of material in the effluent change the skimming efficiency? It may cause an increase in nitrates if not kept clean.

05/13/2007, 08:32 PM	#4
FLReefGirl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 514	It some how effects the air flow. I've tried also and it does cut down on skimming. There is a pre filter box that's sold for it that cuts down on the bubbles. The company also claims it increases skimming results by something like 20%. It's bulky but it works. http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ro.asp?CartId=

05/13/2007, 09:10 PM	#5
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	I was not impressed with the filter box that you can buy. I used it and did not see much of an increase or a reduction of bubbles. I did see a large black box addition to the inside of my tank though! I gave up after a week of using it. I was not impressed. Maybe I was doing something wrong idk.

05/13/2007, 09:46 PM	#7
fish 511 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, California Posts: 679	I would just give it some time. Mine did this when I first got it, and eventually stopped

05/13/2007, 10:34 PM	#10
FLReefGirl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 514	Yeah, the box is bulky but I have no bubbles at all. Plus it hides the giant unsightly mag drive pump. I don't have a sump, if I did I would definitely put the skimmer in there.