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To Skim or not to Skim


PoopCola

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I recently bought an aqua c remora with a skim box and mj1200

 

I bought it for a 28 gallon bow front I was planning on setting up

 

however I ended up building a 10 gallon AIO instead (money)

 

So i have this aqua c remora set up on this tank

 

I really dont think it is at all necessary

 

So I am planning on selling it

 

and replacing it with an aqua clear 70 or 110 with chemi pure and purigen as filter media

 

that is unless, there are better options or it is a bad idea to begin with

 

thanks

 

Poop

 

PS

depending on what is said in the thread

 

Ill be selling the skimmer pump and surface skimmer box for about 115 shipped

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bonsai reefer

an ac 70 or 110 will not keep the surface slime off your tank keep it or at least mod the ac to use the surface skimmer jmo.

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an ac 70 or 110 will not keep the surface slime off your tank keep it or at least mot the ac to use the surface skimmer jmo.

 

do those attachments actually work?

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an ac 70 or 110 will not keep the surface slime off your tank keep it or at least mot the ac to use the surface skimmer jmo.

 

 

My tank already has a surface skimmer built into the false wall

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bonsai reefer

I just make a acryllic overflow box and put the intake of the aquaclear in it so it will suck the slime off the surface and in to the sponge filter of the ac

 

My tank already has a surface skimmer built into the false wall

Sell it and get more corals! :P

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do those attachments actually work?

 

Yes, surprisingly enough the aquaclear surface skimmer does work. It even works better than the subcurrent surface skimmer that I got. You just have to monitor and replace the floss when necessary.

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Yes, surprisingly enough the aquaclear surface skimmer does work. It even works better than the subcurrent surface skimmer that I got. You just have to monitor and replace the floss when necessary.

 

good to know...might just have to pull the trigger when i make the move.

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do not get it if you plan on using it on the 110. it will not keep up with flow unless you plan on modifying it to slow down the flow.

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so just to clarify

 

The aqua c on the 10 gallon is minimally beneficial an d thus i should sell it

 

or trade it

 

right?

 

that was really my original question

 

how did the thread get to be about surface skimmers...

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burtbollinger

keep the skimmer....you'll wish you had it someday if nothing else. IMO don't ditch good equipment. Build up components....plus, I really like running skimmers, even in tanks that small....but I'm paranoid.

 

that said, i do have an aqua c remora nano I'd trade you even up, or I could toss in a few bucks via paypal....It would be ideal for your new project...its rated for up to 25g, has a smaller footprint...uses a MJ 909. PM me if interested. I'm running a 30 and could use your skimmer instead of this Remora Nano.

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Ill have to think about that man

 

Ive decided to primarily keep zoas and rics

 

and other softies...

 

so my tank may not necessarily benefit from skimming

 

If you have an aqua clear id be willing to trade... plus a bit of cash

 

Ill think about your offer

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