First, it draws water off the surface of the tank, which increases the skimmers overall performance. Jun 28, 2012 your best bet is to use a pump designed for a protein skimmer with a built in venturi port. New listing bubble king 200 deluxe internal protein skimmer red dragon, royal exclusiv pump. As a result, its design is simple and userfriendly. 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. 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 nano remora is virtually identical to the standard remora, except that we shortened the overall. Regal protein skimmer int 4 models available reef octopus. How do i clean my protein skimmer page 2 the reef tank.
Aquac remoraremora pro protein skimmers marine depot. The remora is an efficient hangon skimmer that does not require the use of a sump. Saltwater to go aquac skimmer box for remoramj1200. Aquac skimmer box for remora w maxijet 1200 user manual ac3323. Now i place a stand under the skimmer to raise it up a bit. The remora is built from translucent gray acrylic to inhibit the growth of algae and marine organisms.
We offer a surface prefilter accessory for this skimmer. 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. The original remora hangon skimmer was introduced in 1999, and since that time it has become one of the bestselling skimmers in the world. Aqua c remora too much water in skim 3reef aquarium forums. Because it is a crucial piece of our system, you need to make sure it is working properly. A protein skimmer is an essential piece of equipment in aquarium keeping. I couldnt agree more that his system needed a larger skimmer, so agreed to set it up at his home. The aquac remora protein skimmer is a unit that is designed to hang on the back of the tank hot or sump. Remora s and remora pro s are the biggest new changes to. How to install the aquac remoras protein skimmer w pre. The remora protein skimmer has a patented spray injector system which is supposed to mix greater amounts of air and water than venturi style.
Aquarium systems seaclone 100 protein skimmer seaclone 100. Faqs about aqua c skimmers for marine systems 1 wetwebmedia. Water enters the protein skimmer column and flows through the biological chamber before returning to the aquarium. Therefore, an aquac protein skimmer consumes less electricity, transfers less heat to the aquarium, and still outperforms larger skimmers. 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.
Aquac has recently released the new s version of the skimmers and they have made some really great changes. Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. Saltwater to go aquac skimmer box for remora pro wrio 1400. Takes a few days to start producing and to quit making microbubbles but that is exactly what the instructions indicate. The aquac skimmer box for remora pro wrio 1400 serves two functions. 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. Aquac protein skimmers utilize a new form of air injection designed to produce enormous quantities of wasteladen foam. About a year later the spray nozzle technology was incorporated into a hangontheside skimmer called the remora. Great skimmer from reef octopus for use in wet or dry sumps, nano tank overflows and display aquariums. 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. Bubble dwell time is increased by the countercurrent flow in the skimmer column. I tried a mag 9, but the water level is too high in the skimmer to get adequate foam. Hi, i am trying to buy a aquac remora protein skimmer.
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. 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. The pre skimmer is an optional accessory for the remora skimmers and will allow for surface skimming which results in more efficient protein removal. Please read the following users manual carefully to become acquainted with some of the important features of your new skimmer. Coralife protein skimmer has an easy setup and can be installed by even the new learners. 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.
Place the pump in the tank and set up the reactor in your desired location. Protein skimmer troubleshooting guide aquamaxx aquariums. 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. Aquac remora s hangon protein skimmer information the remora s features a redesigned highflow spray injector that increases air and water flow. 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. Remora s and remora pro s are the biggest new changes to the. The new injector also produces smaller air bubbles that boosts.
The skimmer can be ordered with a collection drain fitting optional. 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. 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. Hey all, i just purchased an aquac remora from a member of rc, and it has the maxijet 1200 mod. Red sea prizm pro skimmer installation and operation manual. It comes with a rio 1400 and has a flowthrough rate of 110. Blue ocean pp75 protein skimmer aquarium filter pump hob. 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. Apr 01, 2005 hey all, i just purchased an aquac remora from a member of rc, and it has the maxijet 1200 mod. A quick guide to the aqua c remora protein skimmer 3reef.
Mar 24, 2004 i am trying to buy a aquac remora protein skimmer. Its the exact setup as before, but now water is getting pumped out of the venturi. Its pump, which comes with these skimmer models, is a rio 800 and has a flowthrough rate of 85 gallons per hour. 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. Ive been lowering the collection cup, but im still not getting.
It comes with an elaborate instruction manual which allows the user to set up the device in a proper way. It all depends on what sort of room you want to use up in your tank. The remora skimmers are designed to hang on the back of your aquarium, taking up as little space as possible. 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. A more difficult route would be to add a venturi to your pumps plumbing and then you could use any pump you want. That is why on this page i have shortlisted the top 10 of best protein skimmers to buy in 2019. As a result, its design is simple and user friendly. The remora runs great on a maxijett 1200 pump, but i have found exceptional performance with a mag 3 pump as well. Internal type protein skimmer curve 7 valid aquarium. How to install the aquac remora s protein skimmer w. The aquac skimmer box for remora pro w maxijet 1200 serves two functions. The remora pro runs great with a mag 3 but can handle up to a mag 7. Seaclone exclusive turboventuri injector system mixes filtered water and air in the pump impeller chamber, creating a froth of microbubbles for maximum.
Turn the gate valve to adjust the water level inside the skimmer. 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. The preskimmer is an optional accessory for the remora skimmers and will allow for surface skimming which results in more efficient protein removal. One of the most popular hang on back protein skimmers is. The seaclone 100 protein skimmer has been developed and tested in different aquarium environments. I have owned several of these skimmers and enjoy their performance, small size and ease of operation. Spiraling airwater mixture propels protein laden bubbles upward, where they burst to form a frothy solution.
Aquac skimmer box for remoramj1200 saltwater to go. The skimate i get is very very wet, this is with the water level in. During the second week of operation the aquac remora protein skimmer really kicked in and started producing the largest amount of foam and. Helpful protein skimmer troubleshooting tips for newbies and. In todays video installment, we are going to take a look at the aquac remora s protein skimmer. 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. Replacement protein skimmer pumps, syncra silent 1. Users manual remora pro hangon skimmer thank you for purchasing an aquac protein skimmer. I did some research online and decided maybe the mag 3 pump wasnt putting out enough water to really get some good fractionation. 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. The user manual fully explains how these skimmers can either be used in a sump or as a standalone unit. The water level inside the skimmer should be an inch above where the neck transition starts for the initial setup. One of the most popular hang on back protein skimmers is the classic 100 from reef central.
Second, it helps to catch any stray micro bubbles that escape from the skimmer so that they wont enter the tank. The user manual fully explains how these skimmers can either be used in a sump or as a. Jan 15, 20 day 8 and im starting to see some gunk in the collection cup. 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. My question is how do you tune a skimmer, any skimmer. Aqua c remora too much water in skim discussion in protein skimmers started by aljb2005, nov 4, 2009. 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 skimate i get is very very wet, this is with the water level in the skimmer almost all the way closed. The slotted chamber is for the pump and the second chamber is for the return water. Magus products, please read user manual carefully before use. Recommend an appropriate sizes protein skimmer with a processing rate close to the feed rate of the reactor. 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.
Driven by a maxi jet 900, this skimmer is capable of maintaining excellent water quality on smaller systems. The s120 is the perfect spacesaving protein skimmer for any reef tank that needs an efficient and highperformance skimmer. Water level in sump should be 610 as long as it is not covering the water outlet pipe. The prizm principle of operation cleaning inlet pipe.
A saltwater aquarium will not be complete if not installed a protein skimmer so, what skimmer to applied in a reef tank. The tornadolike motion inside the seaclone 100 protein skimmer removes organic wastes from your aquarium. Protein skimmers for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. This skimmer can be ordered with a collection drain fitting optional. Helpful protein skimmer troubleshooting tips for newbies. Driven by a powerful sprayinjector, these skimmers are sleek, reliable, and nearly maintenancefree.
Designed for use with the aquac remora pro protein skimmer with the maxijet. Diy protein skimmer diy projects nanoreef community. Aquac remora pros w danner supreme 5 in todays video installment, we are going to take a look at the aquac remoras protein skimmer. Day 8 and im starting to see some gunk in the collection cup. The seaclone 100 is for saltwater aquariums up to 100 gallons. The seaclone 100 protein skimmer requires no airstones and is more efficient than airdriven protein skimmers. It is often the heart of the tank that oxygenates the water. First, it draws water off the surface of the tank, which increases the skimmer s overall performance.
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