Buying Simmer... CPR or AquaC ?

[SnowManSnow]

Hi,

I'm about to by either a CPR Bak Pak 2R or an AquaC Remora HOT skimmer, but am torn between the two. the CPR can be had for about 120 and the AquaC for about 150. I don't mind the 30 differance if it's really worth it. Anyone have an opinion? Have you owned or do you own one of the these?


Thanks.
B.

 

[Anonymous]

Both are good skimmers...personally I would go with the AquaC...I've heard a lot of good things about it. The customer service of AquaCs is very good, too.

 

[ElMonoCalvo]

Can't comment on the Bak Pak but I run an AquaC Remora and have no complaints.

 

[alkataz]

I would alos have to agree that the aqua c's are noticably better skimmers.

 

[saltjunkie]

Id go with the Aqua C

 

[Anonymous]

the ratings for both are just a tad excessive

I would not put the cpr on a reeftank larger than 30g

same deal with the remora

any larger than a 30g and you should be investing in a sump anyway.

 

[SnowManSnow]

I think I'll go with the CPR.. both seem to have good ratings, but the cpr is a tad less expensive. My tank is at 37 gallons, so I think I'll be ok for now without a sump (at least till I can afford one). Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[npaden]

LOL. You ask for advice on which is better, you get 5 people say the AquaC is better and 1 neutral and so you then go with the cheaper one?

I was going to add my vote for the AquaC as well (I've run both an AquaC and a Bak Pak) but obviously it won't matter.

Nathan

 

[Len]

Snowman, take it from a guy who's spent a lot of money "upgrading" : Buy the AquaC Remora from the get-go. In the long run, it'll save you money and headaches. The initial higher cost is more then worthwhile, IMO.

 

[Anonymous]

If it's once piece of equipment that you invest in, it should be the skimmer. Buy the best, cry once.
~wings~