AquaC Nano or Regular AquaC remora

ZooZ · 02/19/2008, 06:26 PM

I have a 26gallon tank that is a mixed reef with very few fishes. Should I go with the AquaC Nano with a MJ1200 pump or a AquaC remora with a MJ1200 pump?

ZooZ · 02/19/2008, 06:32 PM

Price for Nano is $126.99 (Rated for 5-25 Gallons)
https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...otein_Skimmer_(Skimmer_Only)_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Protein_Skimmers_Hang_On~vendor~.html
Price for AquaC Remora with MJ1200 is $163.95 (Rated for 20-75 Gallongs)
https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...n~vendor~.html

ZooZ · 02/19/2008, 07:01 PM

I really need your opinion guys. Marinedepot is waiting on me to make my choice so they can pack and ship it

eaglesrx · 02/19/2008, 07:15 PM

From what I hear, the nano would probably work. But, if you have any SPS and you want them to thrive, get the remora. Check the SPS forums or equipment forums. It's typically better to overskim, even in a nano.

Some other guys who have experience with these skimmers should chime in though. I've never had either. My remora's on order for my 28g SPS dominated nanocube.

b_vanfossen · 02/19/2008, 10:33 PM

I just went through this same thing. In fact I thought this was my thread- LOL.

I just received my remora with maxi jet 1200. I've spoken to those with the nano and put a MJ 1200 on it and love theirs. If you want to upgrade down the road you are stuck with the nano though- IMO

good luck!

Brian

ZooZ · 02/20/2008, 12:57 AM

so hard to choose, anybody else have an opinion to add? Im still not sure?!

jdokos · 02/20/2008, 07:01 AM

I would definitely go with the regular. The nano is rated for up to 25 gallons, the regular 75. Much better to go larger for a skimmer. I am running it on my 28g with good results.

b_vanfossen · 02/20/2008, 10:43 AM

Well I now have a problem with my standard remora and aq24. I have a maxijet 1200 on the sump return and a 1200 on the remora and without the M.H. on the temp this morning was 80*. So Now i have to figure out another way for flow, good skimming, and keep the heat down.

Always something!

02/19/2008, 06:26 PM	#1
ZooZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 694	AquaC Nano or Regular AquaC remora I have a 26gallon tank that is a mixed reef with very few fishes. Should I go with the AquaC Nano with a MJ1200 pump or a AquaC remora with a MJ1200 pump? Last edited by ZooZ; 02/19/2008 at 06:35 PM.

02/19/2008, 10:33 PM	#5
b_vanfossen Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl Posts: 311	I just went through this same thing. In fact I thought this was my thread- LOL. I just received my remora with maxi jet 1200. I've spoken to those with the nano and put a MJ 1200 on it and love theirs. If you want to upgrade down the road you are stuck with the nano though- IMO good luck! Brian __________________ Brian "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little peace, shall have none and deserve neither" - George Washington Please don't vote your rights away! Current Tank Info: 90 AGA, Protean 400 sump w/ sump buddy 40 skimmer, mp40w, 2 x 250's

02/20/2008, 07:01 AM	#7
jdokos Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 286	I would definitely go with the regular. The nano is rated for up to 25 gallons, the regular 75. Much better to go larger for a skimmer. I am running it on my 28g with good results. __________________ 110g Planet Aquarium; Radion G3 Pro X 2, 4 T5s, MP40 QD X 2, Octopus Elite 200sss, Elite-aquatics Sump, Full APEX.

02/20/2008, 10:43 AM	#8
b_vanfossen Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl Posts: 311	Well I now have a problem with my standard remora and aq24. I have a maxijet 1200 on the sump return and a 1200 on the remora and without the M.H. on the temp this morning was 80*. So Now i have to figure out another way for flow, good skimming, and keep the heat down. Always something! __________________ Brian "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little peace, shall have none and deserve neither" - George Washington Please don't vote your rights away! Current Tank Info: 90 AGA, Protean 400 sump w/ sump buddy 40 skimmer, mp40w, 2 x 250's

02/19/2008, 06:32 PM	#2
ZooZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 694	Price for Nano is $126.99 (Rated for 5-25 Gallons) https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...otein_Skimmer_(Skimmer_Only)_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Protein_Skimmers_Hang_On~vendor~.html Price for AquaC Remora with MJ1200 is $163.95 (Rated for 20-75 Gallongs) https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...n~vendor~.html

02/19/2008, 07:01 PM	#3
ZooZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 694	I really need your opinion guys. Marinedepot is waiting on me to make my choice so they can pack and ship it

02/19/2008, 07:15 PM	#4
eaglesrx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,292	From what I hear, the nano would probably work. But, if you have any SPS and you want them to thrive, get the remora. Check the SPS forums or equipment forums. It's typically better to overskim, even in a nano. Some other guys who have experience with these skimmers should chime in though. I've never had either. My remora's on order for my 28g SPS dominated nanocube.

02/20/2008, 12:57 AM	#6
ZooZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 694	so hard to choose, anybody else have an opinion to add? Im still not sure?!