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10/02/2007, 06:30 PM
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bak pak vs. remora
need a little help here...im trying to decide on a skimmer for my 75g fowlr. currently it is cycling so im starting to get everything together. I have narrowed it down to the bak pak or the aqua c remora w/maxi 1200. I have limited space behind the tank so i need something compact. Which one would everyone reccomend?tia,
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10/02/2007, 07:20 PM
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I am currently running the CPR Bak Pak and I love it. Mainly because it is impossible to screw up the skimming. The only thing you have to adjust is the collection cup.
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10/02/2007, 08:01 PM
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I have run a Remora for the past 2 years, and it has worked pretty well. Only have had 2 problems, one stripping out the injector cleaning screw, and now it has begun to spew microbubbles into the tank. Ordered a Octopus HOB skimmer to replace it, hopefully it will have better performance.
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10/02/2007, 08:11 PM
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I wouldn't use either for a 75g tank. My BakPak skimmers seem marginal for my 29g systems. I didn't have good experiences with a Remora Pro, either. You could ask in the equipment forum for some alternatives.
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10/02/2007, 08:54 PM
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I had both a Remora Pro and a BakPak for my 56 when I had it setup. The BakPak did a lot more. You'd really want 2 of them though on that setup probably. I don't know much about the Octopus HOB one's, but the in-sump one I have now does an amazing job, have to clean it every other day now (verse at least once a day before).
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10/02/2007, 09:08 PM
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the remora states it is rated for 75 gallons....what would be a good one for that size then i was looking at coralife but idk if i have enough space behind tank
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10/02/2007, 09:13 PM
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I had the BakPak. It was okay for my 20 gallon, though I was never really happy with it. I found it difficult to to adjust for optimal skimming...either too dry or too wet. JME.
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10/02/2007, 09:20 PM
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I bought a used Euro-Reef when I was getting equipment for a 75g. Some of the Octopus skimmers might be cheaper and good enough.
Lots of manufacturers are very optimistic in their skimmer ratings.
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