recommended hang on skimmer

msuzuki126 · 03/04/2006, 04:58 PM

I have a 37 gallon tank and need a skimmer. What skimmer would u recomend?

iCam · 03/04/2006, 05:01 PM

I had the AquaC Remora Pro on my 58g. I liked it, and it wasn't too badly priced as far as skimmers go.

For a 37g, even the regular Remora would probably be good.

msuzuki126 · 03/04/2006, 05:11 PM

k thanks alot icam

ses4me · 03/04/2006, 05:25 PM

I run aqua c remoras w/mj 1200 on both my tanks. nice stank skimmate. love them.

gill7784 · 03/04/2006, 05:27 PM

I am running a Remora Pro with a Mag 5 on my 65. Great skimmer, needs little adjustment and produces a good foam. I strongly suggest a Mag 3 or 5 with it.

CeeGee · 03/04/2006, 05:48 PM

One word of caution since everyone seems to love those skimmers and are recommending them. My Remora Pro put a ton of microbubbles in my tank. And the ugly pump takes up a ton of room inside your tank. Also a lot of them come with rio pumps you definitely want to stay away from them. I ran a remora pro with a mag 3 on my 38 gallon.

for the record I hated the skimmer for the reasons listed above.

I replaced it with a sump and a ASM G3 with recirc and gate valve mods.

If I had to use a HOB skimmer my money would go on a deltec even though they are pricey. It would have been cheaper for me to go with the deltec than to add the sump and ASM.

My next skimmer will be a deltec unless something better hits the market.

iCam · 03/04/2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by CeeGee
One word of caution since everyone seems to love those skimmers and are recommending them. My Remora Pro put a ton of microbubbles in my tank. And the ugly pump takes up a ton of room inside your tank. Also a lot of them come with rio pumps you definitely want to stay away from them. I ran a remora pro with a mag 3 on my 38 gallon.

If it's on a sump, no problem

But, I agree, on a display tank it is quite a distraction. For a beginner skimmer, it is pretty good, though.

I never had any problems with microbubbles with mine. I agree, stay away from the Rio.

03/04/2006, 04:58 PM	#1
msuzuki126 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dutchess County, New York Posts: 1,377	recommended hang on skimmer I have a 37 gallon tank and need a skimmer. What skimmer would u recomend?

03/04/2006, 05:48 PM	#6
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	One word of caution since everyone seems to love those skimmers and are recommending them. My Remora Pro put a ton of microbubbles in my tank. And the ugly pump takes up a ton of room inside your tank. Also a lot of them come with rio pumps you definitely want to stay away from them. I ran a remora pro with a mag 3 on my 38 gallon. for the record I hated the skimmer for the reasons listed above. I replaced it with a sump and a ASM G3 with recirc and gate valve mods. If I had to use a HOB skimmer my money would go on a deltec even though they are pricey. It would have been cheaper for me to go with the deltec than to add the sump and ASM. My next skimmer will be a deltec unless something better hits the market. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

03/04/2006, 05:01 PM	#2
iCam Window Seat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 4,135	I had the AquaC Remora Pro on my 58g. I liked it, and it wasn't too badly priced as far as skimmers go. For a 37g, even the regular Remora would probably be good.

03/04/2006, 05:11 PM	#3
msuzuki126 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dutchess County, New York Posts: 1,377	k thanks alot icam

03/04/2006, 05:25 PM	#4
ses4me Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 16	I run aqua c remoras w/mj 1200 on both my tanks. nice stank skimmate. love them.

03/04/2006, 05:27 PM	#5
gill7784 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	I am running a Remora Pro with a Mag 5 on my 65. Great skimmer, needs little adjustment and produces a good foam. I strongly suggest a Mag 3 or 5 with it.