need replacement pump for the remora pro hang on the tank skimmer, but not a rio

peace and reefs · 11/17/2006, 10:48 AM

Could anyone recommend a good pump for the remora pro hang on tank skimmer, I had the rio but don't quite like it, also I can't seem to find a maxi jet online anywhere, any suggestions would be very helpfull, sorry the search function was overloaded thaks

coker98 · 11/17/2006, 11:24 AM

mag 5. some say it works better with this pump rather than the mag 3 or rio. good luck

tanker · 11/17/2006, 11:44 AM

I still like MJ the best. I think the name has been changed. They (I think) are now Hagen something.

chip721 · 11/17/2006, 02:34 PM

Remora Pro on a 125. I'd go no less than a Mag5.

650-IS350 · 11/17/2006, 02:55 PM

I second that... from what I have read from other users...

chip721 · 11/17/2006, 05:59 PM

Again, performance wise I still say at least a Mag5. But the downside is the look of that huge pump dangling in your tank. I ran a Pro on my 54g and retired it for just that reason. In a 125 it might not be quite the eyesore.

BTTRFLYGRL · 11/17/2006, 07:53 PM

I would get a mag7, but you really need the larger collection cup also.
Check Premiumaquatics.com

Wrench · 11/17/2006, 08:09 PM

I get my Maxi Jets from a guy on eBay. I can get his name for you if you want. He's in Florida and sells them for $14/ea. brand new.

MikeyNYC · 11/17/2006, 10:49 PM

I have a Urchin Pro, basically the same skimmer, but it's the in-sump model. I was running the mag 5, it's make too much noise, and it will bring your temp's up. I'm also using a 9.5 for the return, both are terrible, and will be replacing asap. I purchased the rio 1400plus for the skimmer, and it works really well. I've been reading and alot of people lean towards eheim brand pumps. Good luck with it.

11/17/2006, 10:48 AM	#1
peace and reefs Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ann Arbor Mi. Posts: 87	need replacement pump for the remora pro hang on the tank skimmer, but not a rio Could anyone recommend a good pump for the remora pro hang on tank skimmer, I had the rio but don't quite like it, also I can't seem to find a maxi jet online anywhere, any suggestions would be very helpfull, sorry the search function was overloaded thaks

11/17/2006, 02:55 PM	#5
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	I second that... from what I have read from other users... __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

11/17/2006, 07:53 PM	#7
BTTRFLYGRL Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: INDY Posts: 2,857	I would get a mag7, but you really need the larger collection cup also. Check Premiumaquatics.com __________________ AKA Kim Hardie.. Current Tank Info: 240 gallon FOWLR, 180 gallon reef, 55 gallon for my Dwarf Lion

11/17/2006, 10:49 PM	#9
MikeyNYC Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 67	Stay away from the Mag Pumps I have a Urchin Pro, basically the same skimmer, but it's the in-sump model. I was running the mag 5, it's make too much noise, and it will bring your temp's up. I'm also using a 9.5 for the return, both are terrible, and will be replacing asap. I purchased the rio 1400plus for the skimmer, and it works really well. I've been reading and alot of people lean towards eheim brand pumps. Good luck with it.

11/17/2006, 11:24 AM	#2
coker98 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 594	mag 5. some say it works better with this pump rather than the mag 3 or rio. good luck

11/17/2006, 11:44 AM	#3
tanker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: sf bay area Posts: 3,522	I still like MJ the best. I think the name has been changed. They (I think) are now Hagen something.

11/17/2006, 02:34 PM	#4
chip721 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,260	Remora Pro on a 125. I'd go no less than a Mag5.

11/17/2006, 05:59 PM	#6
chip721 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,260	Again, performance wise I still say at least a Mag5. But the downside is the look of that huge pump dangling in your tank. I ran a Pro on my 54g and retired it for just that reason. In a 125 it might not be quite the eyesore.

11/17/2006, 08:09 PM	#8
Wrench Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,004	I get my Maxi Jets from a guy on eBay. I can get his name for you if you want. He's in Florida and sells them for $14/ea. brand new.