looking for a good h.o.t. skimmer.

daytonaconnecti · Dec 14, 2005

no if you look at the post http://www.futurepets.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=AMPS2 with the pic, it just has a place in the tube for the deffuser to set its about 1''-1 1/2'' dia and about 2'' high

daytonaconnecti · Dec 16, 2005

i just won a remora on ebay, wanted to know if it would do any good to direct the return flow towards the lr, to help clean it off...also it was used and does not come with a pump, should i use a 1200, ?

NaH2O · Dec 17, 2005

The MJ1200 is what you want to run the skimmer. I believe that's what they are sold with, if you check some online vendors. You could direct the flow towards the liverock, it might help a bit, but you really want to get in there and turkey baste the LR once in awhile. Be sure to place the skimmer where you will have easy access to it for maintenance purposes (like cleaning the skimmer cup out).

daytonaconnecti · Dec 17, 2005

cool thanks... do i need to keep the skilter running also, it has a filter for bigger stuff, or just the remora with no other filter

NaH2O · Dec 18, 2005

What media are you using in it? As long as the filter pads or carbon (not sure what you have in it) are changed out regularly, then I don't see a problem in using it, too.

daytonaconnecti · Dec 18, 2005

it has a filter pad and a carbon pad..... hey nikki i live in indy also, about 5 min from the speedway 500 track

daytonaconnecti · Dec 22, 2005

is the surface skimming box for the remora a good idea? also do i want a wet or dry skim

daytonaconnecti · Dec 22, 2005

I was thinking that all or most of the big stuff get pushed to the front for easy cleaning,do i really need the skilter/skimmer in opperation with the remora, or just the remora alone, the remora has a surface prefilter box, that i can put a carbon bag in , or what ever, any thoughs

NaH2O · Dec 23, 2005

I like the surface skimmer box. It will help with removing the surface film that you sometimes see. While my tank was down, and water wasn't going into the overflow box (mine goes across the entire length of the tank), I could see the film form on the top of the water. My circulation helped to keep it agitated up there, but it wasn't the same. As far as putting carbon in the prefilter box, I think you can do it (the box is baffled...one section for the pump?), but I don't know if I would. IMO, the dirtiest water should make its way to the skimmer, in order to do the best job it can. But, if you don't have any other options, then it might work.