The s120 is the perfect spacesaving protein skimmer for any reef tank that needs an efficient and highperformance skimmer. The tornadolike motion inside the seaclone 100 protein skimmer removes organic wastes from your aquarium. Now i place a stand under the skimmer to raise it up a bit. If you have done your research, and you have decided that a hang on protein skimmer is the one you want, then here are the 5 best hob protein skimmers on the market. Protein skimmers for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The slotted chamber is for the pump and the second chamber is for the return water. How to install the aquac remoras protein skimmer w pre. Aquac remoraremora pro protein skimmers marine depot. It produces a lot of bubbles in the chamber, and it releases tons of bubbles into the tank, but for some reason its not skimming anything. Aquac protein skimmers utilize a new form of air injection designed to produce enormous quantities of wasteladen foam. Helpful protein skimmer troubleshooting tips for newbies. The prizm principle of operation cleaning inlet pipe. As a result, its design is simple and userfriendly. Aquac has recently released the new s version of the skimmers and they have made some really great changes.
How do i clean my protein skimmer page 2 the reef tank. Apr 01, 2005 hey all, i just purchased an aquac remora from a member of rc, and it has the maxijet 1200 mod. The aquac skimmer box for remora pro wrio 1400 serves two functions. In todays video installment, we are going to take a look at the aquac remora s protein skimmer. I tried a mag 9, but the water level is too high in the skimmer to get adequate foam. The skimate i get is very very wet, this is with the water level in. Because it is a crucial piece of our system, you need to make sure it is working properly.
Remora s and remora pro s are the biggest new changes to. Diy protein skimmer diy projects nanoreef community. Ive been lowering the collection cup, but im still not getting. How to install the aquac remora s protein skimmer w. Magus products, please read user manual carefully before use. Its the exact setup as before, but now water is getting pumped out of the venturi.
Great skimmer from reef octopus for use in wet or dry sumps, nano tank overflows and display aquariums. It is often the heart of the tank that oxygenates the water. The seaclone 100 protein skimmer has been developed and tested in different aquarium environments. A quick guide to the aqua c remora protein skimmer 3reef. Jan 15, 20 day 8 and im starting to see some gunk in the collection cup. Apr 23, 20 the pre skimmer is an optional accessory for the remora skimmers and will allow for surface skimming which results in more efficient protein removal. You could get one from a used protein skimmer or try to one thats sold without a skimmer, but that may be difficult for a small skimmer. We offer a surface prefilter accessory for this skimmer. The skimmer can be ordered with a collection drain fitting optional. It all depends on what sort of room you want to use up in your tank.
Internal type protein skimmer curve 7 valid aquarium. The remora protein skimmer has a patented spray injector system which is supposed to mix greater amounts of air and water than venturi style. Your best bet is to use a pump designed for a protein skimmer with a built in venturi port. A more difficult route would be to add a venturi to your pumps plumbing and then you could use any pump you want. The remora skimmers are designed to hang on the back of your aquarium, taking up as little space as possible. The two screws at the base of the skimmer are used to adjust the remora so that it is level with the back of the tank. Protein skimmer that mixes filtered water and air in the pump impeller chamber, creating a froth of microbubbles for maximum skimming efficiency and improved gas exchange. Aquarium systems seaclone 100 protein skimmer seaclone 100. One of the most popular hang on back protein skimmers is the classic 100 from reef central. The new injector also produces smaller air bubbles that boosts.
Really quiet skimmer, no complaints so far 5 out of 5 stars. The aquac skimmer box for remora pro w maxijet 1200 serves two functions. Bh50 multimount protein skimmer reef octopus bulk reef. Aug 12, 2019 a protein skimmer, also sometimes referred to as a foam fractionator, is a piece of aquarium equipment that is primarily used in saltwater aquariums in order to remove dissolved organic compounds doc and other harmful substances that if not removed can breakdown in the aquarium or filter adding to the biological load on an aquarium. Octo series regal internal protein skimmer regalint is an insump protein skimmer featuring highquality cast acrylic body construction, easy disassembly for maintenance, a precision control gate valve and a hybrid conical body which helps to. Jun 28, 2012 your best bet is to use a pump designed for a protein skimmer with a built in venturi port. My question is how do you tune a skimmer, any skimmer. First, it draws water off the surface of the tank, which increases the skimmers overall performance. Mar 24, 2004 i am trying to buy a aquac remora protein skimmer. Blue ocean pp75 protein skimmer aquarium filter pump hob. For example, the remora pro hangon is powered with only a rio 1400, but it greatly outperforms a red sea berlin hangon powered with a rio 2500. That is why on this page i have shortlisted the top 10 of best protein skimmers to buy in 2019. Aquac skimmer box for remora w maxijet 1200 user manual ac3323. Place the pump in the tank and set up the reactor in your desired location.
I did some research online and decided maybe the mag 3 pump wasnt putting out enough water to really get some good fractionation. The user manual fully explains how these skimmers can either be used in a sump or as a standalone unit. Aqua c remora too much water in skim discussion in protein skimmers started by aljb2005, nov 4, 2009. Red sea prizm pro skimmer installation and operation manual. During the second week of operation the aquac remora protein skimmer really kicked in and started producing the largest amount of foam and. The remora is an efficient hangon skimmer that does not require the use of a sump. This skimmer can be ordered with a collection drain fitting optional. It comes with an elaborate instruction manual which allows the user to set up the device in a proper way. Aquac skimmer box for remoramj1200 saltwater to go. Disassemble the inlet pipe by removing the air tube and flow regulator as the prizm pro skimmer consists of described below and clean thoroughly with a bottle brush. Coralife protein skimmer has an easy setup and can be installed by even the new learners. Remora s and remora pro s are the biggest new changes to the. Aquac remora s hangon protein skimmer information the remora s features a redesigned highflow spray injector that increases air and water flow. Second, it helps to catch any stray micro bubbles that escape from the skimmer so that they wont enter the tank.
Bubble dwell time is increased by the countercurrent flow in the skimmer column. First, it draws water off the surface of the tank, which increases the skimmer s overall performance. Helpful protein skimmer troubleshooting tips for newbies and. I tested the larger of the two models, the remora pro, and found it to be the best of all hangontank hot skimmers at that time frame. Water level in sump should be 610 as long as it is not covering the water outlet pipe.
At the time of arrival i had a friend wanting to try a more efficient skimmer on his system and volunteered to test the unit. The remora runs great on a maxijett 1200 pump, but i have found exceptional performance with a mag 3 pump as well. I have owned several of these skimmers and enjoy their performance, small size and ease of operation. Day 8 and im starting to see some gunk in the collection cup. Its pump, which comes with these skimmer models, is a rio 800 and has a flowthrough rate of 85 gallons per hour. Faqs about aqua c skimmers for marine systems 1 wetwebmedia. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 25 per page 50 per page 100 per page 150 per page 250 per page page of 1. Turn the gate valve to adjust the water level inside the skimmer. A saltwater aquarium will not be complete if not installed a protein skimmer so, what skimmer to applied in a reef tank. The remora s and remora pros are the first new real overhauls to the workhorse hangon protein skimmers which created and singlehandedly dominated their own sprayinjected protein skimmer category. The seaclone 100 is for saltwater aquariums up to 100 gallons.
The aquac remora protein skimmer is a unit that is designed to hang on the back of the tank hot or sump. Regal protein skimmer int 4 models available reef octopus. It comes with a rio 1400 and has a flowthrough rate of 110. Recommend an appropriate sizes protein skimmer with a processing rate close to the feed rate of the reactor. The aquarium systems seaclone 100 protein skimmer can function as either an external hangon or internal sump skimmer and comes complete with a maxijet pump. Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. Seaclone exclusive turboventuri injector system mixes filtered water and air in the pump impeller chamber, creating a froth of microbubbles for maximum. The skimate i get is very very wet, this is with the water level in the skimmer almost all the way closed. Driven by a powerful sprayinjector, these skimmers are sleek, reliable, and nearly maintenancefree. As a result, its design is simple and user friendly. If the skimmer is new, open outlet fully or raise collection cup as high as possible allow the skimmate to drain back in to the aquarium and let the skimmer break in for 24 weeks.
A protein skimmer is an essential piece of equipment in aquarium keeping. The original remora hangon skimmer was introduced in 1999, and since that time it has become one of the bestselling skimmers in the world. Takes a few days to start producing and to quit making microbubbles but that is exactly what the instructions indicate. New listing bubble king 200 deluxe internal protein skimmer red dragon, royal exclusiv pump. Spiraling airwater mixture propels protein laden bubbles upward, where they burst to form a frothy solution. The nano remora is virtually identical to the standard remora, except that we shortened the overall. Hi, i am trying to buy a aquac remora protein skimmer.
Please read the following users manual carefully to become acquainted with some of the important features of your new skimmer. Saltwater to go aquac skimmer box for remora pro wrio 1400. Therefore, an aquac protein skimmer consumes less electricity, transfers less heat to the aquarium, and still outperforms larger skimmers. Water enters the protein skimmer column and flows through the biological chamber before returning to the aquarium. Replacement protein skimmer pumps, syncra silent 1. Protein skimmer troubleshooting guide aquamaxx aquariums. The remora is built from translucent gray acrylic to inhibit the growth of algae and marine organisms. Saltwater to go aquac skimmer box for remoramj1200. Driven by a maxi jet 900, this skimmer is capable of maintaining excellent water quality on smaller systems. Rated for aquariums up to 50 gallons powered by otp 300s pinwheel pump small footprint multimount design mounting bracket included for easy positioning collection cup is easy to remove to empty well stocked tank rated up to 30 gallons medium stocked tank rated up to 40 gallons light.
Hey all, i just purchased an aquac remora from a member of rc, and it has the maxijet 1200 mod. The remora pro runs great with a mag 3 but can handle up to a mag 7. The seapora mariner pro by jns is a powerful, highlyeffective insump protein skimmer for reef aquariums, designed to be simple to use, install, clean, and maintain, the mariner pro is the ideal protein skimmer for all saltwater aquarium owners. The pre skimmer is an optional accessory for the remora skimmers and will allow for surface skimming which results in more efficient protein removal. About a year later the spray nozzle technology was incorporated into a hangontheside skimmer called the remora. I couldnt agree more that his system needed a larger skimmer, so agreed to set it up at his home. Light stocked 200 gallons medium stocked 140 gallons heavily stocked 90 gallons the reef octopus classic 152s is an insump protein skimmer capable of providing powerful filtration for aquariums up to 150 gallons where sump. The pp 75 is an easy to use protein skimmer that plugs and plays once you install it on the back of an aquarium or sump.
The private seller i am trying to purchase from insists that it can be used in the sump with only the addition of a longer pipe from skimmer to powerhead. Designed for use with the aquac remora pro protein skimmer with the maxijet. Aqua c remora too much water in skim 3reef aquarium forums. The water level inside the skimmer should be an inch above where the neck transition starts for the initial setup.
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