AC Remora Pro skimmer power head question

[bruma bull]

I bought an a c remora pro skimmer and it came with a mag 3 pump which is to big in my 20 gallon tank? I dont want to buy a rio ive heard a lot of bad things about them, so what im asking is whats a good replacment power head for my skimmer. thanks

 

[FRY]

i use a maxi-jet 1200

 

[bruma bull]

thanks for the input.

 

[chazertis]

the mj1200 powers the regular remora. it wouldn't be enough for the remora pro. just look at the gph.

 

[bruma bull]

so what would be a good replacment?

 

[chazertis]

375-420gph is the range you should be looking at. i don't know any specific pumps. i'd swap out the mag pump screws for the nylon ones and use that pump. if it is too big i'd look into downgrading to the regular remora. the remora pro is a big overkill for a 20g tank anyway...

 

[bruma bull]

i was told on an other tread before i bought the ac pro theres no such thing as over kill when it comes to skimmers.

 

[bigbris1]

Jackson didn't take into consideration the space it would take up in your tank. Other people on that thread pointed you to the Remora or Remora nano & even gave their experience.

You should look into picking up a Remora that uses the MJ1200. You could even get away with the Remora Nano for a 20g tank.

 

[jackson6745]

Jackson didn't take into consideration the space it would take up in your tank. Other people on that thread pointed you to the Remora or Remora nano & even gave their experience.

You should look into picking up a Remora that uses the MJ1200. You could even get away with the Remora Nano for a 20g tank.

Actually I didn't know he was going to put a mag 3 (remora pro) on a 20 gal. This is the reason I never recommend the remora pro. Who the heck wants a mag 3 hanging in their tank? I only said don't worry about overskimming your tank.

 

[bigbris1]

Actually I didn't know he was going to put a mag 3 (remora pro) on a 20 gal. This is the reason I never recommend the remora pro. Who the heck wants a mag 3 hanging in their tank? I only said don't worry about overskimming your tank.

Wasn't trying to bad talk you, which is why I found the thread he spoke of & edited the thread to include your name.

Just answering him based on how it seems he's hearing advice given;

Hmmm, if bigger = better then, Remora Nano/good, Remora/better, Remora Pro/best. "I'll do it! I'll rob the Quickie Mart...D'oh!"

 

[jackson6745]

LOL

In most cases

$good $$better $$$best

 

[bruma bull]

Listen its not a big deal, im most likely to up grade to my 55 in the future, im gonna put a preskimmer box to put the mag 3 in.

 

[FRY]

sorry i thought it was just the Remora

 

[bruma bull]

I never said anyone told me to get the ac remora pro, just that there is no over kill when getting a skimmer, besides i'll use it on my 55 gallon in the future, just thought i could use it in my 20 for now.

 

[NYreefNoob]

have you hook it up yet ? great skimmer, but the noise is gonna drive you nuts id switch out for a remora nano or regular remora

 

[bigbris1]

My Remora w/MJ1200 came yesterday & I already emptied the collection cup twice!

I love it, I don't know how I ever sold my other one.