Skimmer options for 24 gal aquapod

parvo99 · 03/31/2006, 02:41 PM

I currently have my old aquac remora on my aquapod, but I would like to try something different. Do you think I'll get better performance out of the coralife 65? How about the ASM mini? If I went with the mini, I would attach a sump to the tank. Any other good options around $100?

XeniaMania · 03/31/2006, 02:46 PM

I don't see why you'd deem the Remora insufficient. You have a good skimmer and can save your money for better uses like lighting or supplement.

parvo99 · 03/31/2006, 02:57 PM

I would sell the remora for a different skimmer. That's why I'm looking to keep it around $100. I'm just looking for something different. I've had the remora for about 3 years now, and it's the only one I've ever used. I just had an ASM G3 delivered today for my new setup, so I'll compare the bubble production of the two later tonight. Also, the spray injection of the remora is a little loud, and a quieter skimmer would be nice.

XeniaMania · 03/31/2006, 03:04 PM

Well, if you want bubble production, stick something small, like a toothpick on the exit side of the Remora so it tilts slightly, that helps the airbubbles travel to the reaction chamber faster. It's a simple tweak and works wonders with this skimmer.

03/31/2006, 02:41 PM	#1
parvo99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland Posts: 24	Skimmer options for 24 gal aquapod I currently have my old aquac remora on my aquapod, but I would like to try something different. Do you think I'll get better performance out of the coralife 65? How about the ASM mini? If I went with the mini, I would attach a sump to the tank. Any other good options around $100?

03/31/2006, 02:57 PM	#3
parvo99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portland Posts: 24	I would sell the remora for a different skimmer. That's why I'm looking to keep it around $100. I'm just looking for something different. I've had the remora for about 3 years now, and it's the only one I've ever used. I just had an ASM G3 delivered today for my new setup, so I'll compare the bubble production of the two later tonight. Also, the spray injection of the remora is a little loud, and a quieter skimmer would be nice. __________________ 55gal sps, 55 gal lps, 55gal sump. 175x2 14K Iwasaki, Icecap 660 vho's ASM G3 recirc, gatevalve mods. Aquapod 24 - 175w 10K xm - 32w x 2 dual actinic pc in custom canopy. Aquac Remora

03/31/2006, 02:46 PM	#2
XeniaMania Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,627	I don't see why you'd deem the Remora insufficient. You have a good skimmer and can save your money for better uses like lighting or supplement.

03/31/2006, 03:04 PM	#4
XeniaMania Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,627	Well, if you want bubble production, stick something small, like a toothpick on the exit side of the Remora so it tilts slightly, that helps the airbubbles travel to the reaction chamber faster. It's a simple tweak and works wonders with this skimmer.