I am currently running a CPR back pack with a limewood airstone upgrade on my 30G (set up for 3 years). I began to feed my fish heavily recently (I have an anthias that likes to be fed messy/meaty foods 2-3 times a day)and have ntoiced an emergence of algae that was not present before the new feeding regimen. I would like to hear from those who have used the Remora Pro as to whether the increase in performance over my CPR is worth the $200. Should I just suck it up and buy a lifereef HOB?
Remora Pro
- Thread starter yellow_dog
- Start date
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote
Why the modification to the bakpak ?
I am currently running a CPR bak pak on my 37 gallon and am happy with it. How much of an increase in efficency did you achieve ?
_________________
Ferrari 166 Inter
Why the modification to the bakpak ?
I am currently running a CPR bak pak on my 37 gallon and am happy with it. How much of an increase in efficency did you achieve ?
_________________
Ferrari 166 Inter
I have had a Remora Pro for more than a year. I can assure you that there are better choices.
The Precision Marine HOT-1 is cheaper, yet built much better and works much better than the Remora Pro. Much more contact time, higher GPH throughput, loaded with features, and built like an army tank.
The Lifereef is the best HOT skimmer there is, but I really don't think any 30 gallon aquarium would need such a powerful piece of equipment.
The Precision Marine HOT-1 is cheaper, yet built much better and works much better than the Remora Pro. Much more contact time, higher GPH throughput, loaded with features, and built like an army tank.
The Lifereef is the best HOT skimmer there is, but I really don't think any 30 gallon aquarium would need such a powerful piece of equipment.
Rich-n-poor, using limewood airstones with the CPR made it much more effcient (a lot more and much drier foam/gunk)and quieter than the venturi. The only drawback is the cost of replacing the stones once a month. Bigtank, my only concern with the PM HOT is that it is not as overflow proof as the CPR/Remora "same amount of water goes in and comes out design." I am weary of HOT skimmers that require water inflow and outflow adjustment. Did you find that the PM overflowed (via the neck/collection cup)if the water flow balance was not precise?
The Precision Marine HOT-1 is cheaper, yet built much better and works much better than the Remora Pro. Much more contact time, higher GPH throughput, loaded with features, and built like an army tank.
I think I've discussed this with bigtank before, but I disagree with him here. I have, use and like both the Remora Pro and the HOT-1 -- but I like the Remora Pro more. Construction is definitely better on the PM model, but the R Pro is easier to clean (a wire pipecleaner suffices for the injector assembly, and a collection cup that you don't need to remove thumbscrews to empty) and is a bit of a better performer. If you step up to a mag drive instead of the Rio 1400, it's performance significantly increases as well. Having talked to Mike at PM in some detail about the HOT-1, you just can't throw a larger pump on it to 'overdrive' it's performance.
Anyways, I like both, I use both, I recommend both, and either will definitely outperform a bakpak.
While I love the lifereef model, I'll echo that it would be incredible overkill on a 30g. Also it's in tank pump assembly would eat up a disproportionately large amount of space in a tank that size. If you think you're going to get a bigger tank and still not use a sump, then the lifereef might not be a bad idea at all. If, OTOH, you're not planning to go larger then I wouldn't go for the lifereef.
I think I've discussed this with bigtank before, but I disagree with him here. I have, use and like both the Remora Pro and the HOT-1 -- but I like the Remora Pro more. Construction is definitely better on the PM model, but the R Pro is easier to clean (a wire pipecleaner suffices for the injector assembly, and a collection cup that you don't need to remove thumbscrews to empty) and is a bit of a better performer. If you step up to a mag drive instead of the Rio 1400, it's performance significantly increases as well. Having talked to Mike at PM in some detail about the HOT-1, you just can't throw a larger pump on it to 'overdrive' it's performance.
Anyways, I like both, I use both, I recommend both, and either will definitely outperform a bakpak.
While I love the lifereef model, I'll echo that it would be incredible overkill on a 30g. Also it's in tank pump assembly would eat up a disproportionately large amount of space in a tank that size. If you think you're going to get a bigger tank and still not use a sump, then the lifereef might not be a bad idea at all. If, OTOH, you're not planning to go larger then I wouldn't go for the lifereef.
Sponsor Reefs
We're a FREE website, and we exist because of hobbyists like YOU who help us run this community.
Click here to sponsor $10:
