Question regarding AquaC Remora & CPR Bak-Pak 2R+

ryddo · 02/15/2006, 09:27 PM

I am considering removing my emperor filter from my 40 gallon aquarium. My question is, which protein skimmer will better suit my tank, AquaC Remora or the CPR Bak-Pak 2R+? I am interested in keeping a variety of corals.

Right now my tank setup is as follows:

250w HQI with 2x65w PC
H.O.T. Magnum
Emporer 280
Seaclone Skimmer
85 pound LR
3" Sand bed

I would like to keep the H.O.T. becasue it keeps the tank nice and clean. I am also interested in adding ozone to this tank next month so I will need a protein skimmer that is capable of adding this to it or determine a way of adding it directly to the tank.

I am really interested in hearing what you all have to say.

Thanks,
Ryan

king1522 · 02/15/2006, 09:50 PM

Don't know about the Bak-Pak, but I own a Remora and I can't find any place to hook up a line for running ozone. I have only used it for a day or so and my tank isn't old enough for it to produce any foam. It appears that it will be a good little skimmer, except for the ozone. I have an Aqua C EV-120 on order which includes a John Guest fitting to accept the ozone hose. Don't know what I am going to do with the Remora. I am sure it will be good for something!
Don

ryddo · 02/16/2006, 01:45 PM

So, if I am unable to inject the ozone into the protein skimmer, is there another way that I might be able to do this? Is there a different brand of HOT skimmer that might work a little better?

king1522 · 02/16/2006, 08:00 PM

Hmmm...sorry, I can't answer that. Maybe someone with a bit more experience will chime in.
Don

02/15/2006, 09:27 PM	#1
ryddo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Avondale, PA (19311) Posts: 221	Question regarding AquaC Remora & CPR Bak-Pak 2R+ I am considering removing my emperor filter from my 40 gallon aquarium. My question is, which protein skimmer will better suit my tank, AquaC Remora or the CPR Bak-Pak 2R+? I am interested in keeping a variety of corals. Right now my tank setup is as follows: 250w HQI with 2x65w PC H.O.T. Magnum Emporer 280 Seaclone Skimmer 85 pound LR 3" Sand bed I would like to keep the H.O.T. becasue it keeps the tank nice and clean. I am also interested in adding ozone to this tank next month so I will need a protein skimmer that is capable of adding this to it or determine a way of adding it directly to the tank. I am really interested in hearing what you all have to say. Thanks, Ryan

02/15/2006, 09:50 PM	#2
king1522 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Duncanville, Texas Posts: 643	Don't know about the Bak-Pak, but I own a Remora and I can't find any place to hook up a line for running ozone. I have only used it for a day or so and my tank isn't old enough for it to produce any foam. It appears that it will be a good little skimmer, except for the ozone. I have an Aqua C EV-120 on order which includes a John Guest fitting to accept the ozone hose. Don't know what I am going to do with the Remora. I am sure it will be good for something! Don

02/16/2006, 01:45 PM	#3
ryddo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Avondale, PA (19311) Posts: 221	So, if I am unable to inject the ozone into the protein skimmer, is there another way that I might be able to do this? Is there a different brand of HOT skimmer that might work a little better?

02/16/2006, 08:00 PM	#4
king1522 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Duncanville, Texas Posts: 643	Hmmm...sorry, I can't answer that. Maybe someone with a bit more experience will chime in. Don