AquaC Remora Installed in JBJ28G HQI
 

I got a used AquaC Remora skimmer today and promptly got to modding it to fit on my JBJ 28G HQI.

I had read somewhere it was possible to fit an AquaC Remora with a Maxi-Jet 1200 in the stock skimmer location but had no instructions. This is what I came up with - I don't think it can be done any other way and still fit. I highly recommend a Dremel if you are going to to this.

The first thing I did was remove the top housing cover. It is just for cosmetic purposes anyway.
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The cord takes up some room so I cut out a new relief for the cord.
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The intake had me the most concerned. In order to get it to fit I cut off about 1/8 inch or so from the entire intake. Next, I fashioned some standoffs to keep the pump from sucking up against the glass, and took another 1/4 inch or so off.
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The stock tubing that came with mine was a little too short so I put a slightly longer piece of tubing on. This gives you enough flex to maneuver the pump around and get it in the chamber.
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Once it was in, I turned it on and added a gallon or so of salt water - working great! Here are a few shots of it on the tank.
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Very nice work!

Kool. I have a AquaC Remora Pro Protein Skimmer \ Rio 1400 on my 12g AquaPod. It works great.




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Awesome instructions! I just did this mod. I did take a mm or 2 off of the top of the housing where the cover used to snap on. It seems a little easier to get in/maneuver.

Thanks!

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11560028#post11560028 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jdokos [/i]
[B]Awesome instructions! I just did this mod. I did take a mm or 2 off of the top of the housing where the cover used to snap on. It seems a little easier to get in/maneuver.

Thanks! [/B][/QUOTE]
Glad they helped. This skimmer is a pretty good skimmer - now that I have had it running for awhile I can say it works just as good as the stock skimmer if not better and is MUCH quicker and easier to clean. I also love being able to open the lid :D

Why not just use the Remora nano? Or IS that the remora nano?

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11560626#post11560626 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bursa [/i]
[B]Why not just use the Remora nano? Or IS that the remora nano? [/B][/QUOTE]
Because the Remora Nano is only rated up to 25 gallons (mine is 28 gallons) and I read some reviews that performance on the Remora Nano was sub-par. Also, you never want to use a skimmer under-rated or even close to the high end of the range - doesn't make sense for obvious reasons. The regular Remora on the other hand is rated for 20 - 75 gallons and I read many reviews of it stating it worked very well. Ultimately, the reason I went with it is favorable reviews and some guys post somewhere that said he made it fit - that was all I needed, well, that and my Dremel.

Is it still skimming well after lengthening the hose between the pump and skimmer? I cut my hose and barb fitting shorter in order to get it to skim better.

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11570465#post11570465 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by swamprat [/i]
[B]Is it still skimming well after lengthening the hose between the pump and skimmer? I cut my hose and barb fitting shorter in order to get it to skim better. [/B][/QUOTE]
Yes, it is skimming great.