AquaC Remora Hang-On Protein Skimmer

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Love it! by TROY W

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/25/2009

Comments: Bought this skimmer 7 months ago for my 48 gallon reef tank. Still works great and it is virtually maintenance free. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Aqua C Remora by TANNER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/24/2009 from SNOHOMISH, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: Great skimmer, very effective. At first the skimmer was very loud and produced very wet skimmate. After a week it becomes exceptionally quiet and produces some good gunk. Extremely easy to set up, took about 5 minutes for it to be up and running on the tank. requires little maintenance and very easy to clean. Great product Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Overall Great Product by BECKI

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 10/12/2009 from PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, TX UNITED

Comments: Although it is a bit noisy it does perform well. My ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are at 0. A lot of people complained about microbubbles but they are barely noticeable. The pump is ugly and is not well integrated into the design of the product but I suppose that's the next best thing to housing it in a sump. This skimmer is made from solid construction and won't leak (which is one thing I was concerned about with a hang on back skimmer). The only adjustments needed on this skimmer are moving the collection cup up/down. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaC remora by SEAN MCCOOL

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/24/2009 from Milton, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I have only had it for about 4 days, but this thing has been working great. I do wish that it could be adjusted to be a little drier, but that should get better with time as I get more of the gunk out of my water. Easiest to setup I have ever owned. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Love it by Glenn

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/19/2009 from LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES

Comments: Love this protein skimmer. It took a couple of days and now it works great in my Aquapod. I had the Sapphire Aquatics skimmer and the pump went out after a few months. This skimmer is a huge improvement! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Aqua C Remora by ADAM FAJGE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/7/2009 from NORTH WALES, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: The Best Skimmer! Great Customer Service! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaC Remora Hang-On by SHAWN DEJOURNETT

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/29/2009 from UNITED STATES

Comments: I've had this running for about a month now and it has had no problems at all. This skimmers works very hard, but it is louder than I would like it to be. The sound is a spraying noise through a tube. The in-tank pump isn't my favorite either. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by AMA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/13/2009 from UNITED STATES

Comments: I have used this skimmer on and off for about two and a half years. I use it on a 40 breeder with a 10 gal refugium. With the 1200 pump it came with it works extremely well. It does produce microbubbles. The attachment they sell is difficult to install and adjust, but once its there it does work, its just above my frustration level and now its part of my graveyard... I decided to install a refugium in part because of this item to relocate the pump and deal with the microbubble problem. Now I use a 900 pump because for this size tank it didnt seem necessary and the 1200 pump seems to use more than twice the electricity and create extra heat. The O ring adjustment is interesting to say the least but after using it, im really happy with it. Fine adjustments to the height of the cup are easy with a little tinkering, and I havent adjusted it in so long (over 2 years), that I really cant remember what it was like. You do have to set it pretty high though, the picture is not realistic. The O ring is finally starting to crack enough to get a new one. If that bothers you, you can use silicone on it, but I dont use it on this one because I dont want anything to mess with foaming. If you are not definitely going to use the drain fitting dont get it because it reduces the amount the cup can collect and its just something else to go wrong, also it can get in the way if you need to set the cup very high (my o ring is right to the fitting). Now I have an eheim foam filter on the pump strainer, to keep it extra clean and help keep the copepods out, and I only have to run it for 5 hours twice a day. It always skims until it stops foaming in that 5 hours time. It is noisy though and that is one of the reasons I turn it off so much. If I was going to run it 24 hours a day I wouldn't use it on this setup. I cant remember how long it took to break in, but I can say if I add a new foam filter even if I wash it and wash it, it takes days for it to begin to foam again. It is extremely low Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by ANDREW

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/17/2009 from FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Pros: 1. Fits very well in the center back chamber of the BioCube 29 (what I have). If you are using the stock hood, you will have to make some cuts, if you are topless it goes in with no mods. 2. Produces some really gunky, dark skim. I'm currently pulling about half a skimmer cup full per week. I only have one fish in my tank, but lots of inverts and coral. 3. Once you get it dialed in, you wont have to mess with it again, other than cleaning etc. Cons: 1. Was very noisy at first. I stuffed a rag into the 1st chamber which quieted it down considerably. Now that it has been running for about three weeks, it has gotten very quiet even without the rag. I'd say it's about as noisy as any other compact, HOB skimmer I have used. 2. Micro-bubbles. It's not as bad as some I have seen, but they are present. I think that bubbles are unavoidable with a HOB skimmer. I'm going to try and fab some sort of bubble trap in the near future. 3. It took quiet a while to break in. In the first two weeks It was pulling almost a full skimmer cup of light green colored water every day (wet, diluted foam). Due to the lack of filtration during this time, I encountered quite the alge bloom. Be careful with the initial install and maybe reduce feeding until this thing gets going 100%. Now that it has been running for about three weeks, it produces very dry foam which settles to dark brown (cola colored) thick liquid. All in all, I think this is a great skimmer for the price. I spent quite a while doing research before I purchased and I have been very happy with my decision. Just be ready to deal with the noise, endure a longer than normal break in period and the bubbles. The bubbles are my reason for rating only four stars. The other cons I mentioned are only temporary and will go away. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works great for me! by Leslie

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/9/2009 from AVON LAKE, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: Tried a CPR bakpak on my 40 gal reef but it just didn't do the job, so I'm back with the remora and am quite pleased so far. Does take a few days to break in. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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skeptical at 1st but not now! by CyberJoe

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/30/2009 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this unit along with the skim box replacing a RedSea Prizm. (which leaked, was noisy, filled with algae and did not work correctly.) At first the skimmer took a little thought in putting the skim box together. Once put together it was noisy sounded like the drain at the dentist office. After reading the reviews on this site. I found the solution. Take a paper towel and cover it over the intake pipe inside the skimmer sealing it. Took 95% of the noise away. After 4 days it "kicked" in and now is skimming a little wet green foam but adjusting the cup upward takes care of it. It is now perculating foam skimmate. The water is crystal clear and the skim box with some adustment skims off the surface. You have to watch the water level is the pump does not dry out. Other then that it is well worth the price and I am very satisfied. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaC Remora by MICHAEL PAFFENROTH

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/18/2009 from SALISBURY, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I've had this skimmer for about 2 weeks now and it seems to be performing very well. There is a break in period of about a week, after that, it's great! I'm very satisfied. The noise and micro bubbles do subside. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great and Skinny Skimmer! by Cherish

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/20/2009 from Colorado

Comments: I've been using this skimmer for two weeks now. It started skimming properly the first day! There was none of that waiting period that you usually go through with skimmers to get them skimming properly. This is the thinnest HOB skimmer I could find and I am very pleased that it works so well. It is a tad bit noisier than I had wanted, but it works so well and so efficiently that I can't really complain about it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Impressed by Chuck

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/18/2009 from NORTHBRIDGE, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I had a Seaclone 100 that wasn't doing much. It would go weeks before showing significant accumulation. The Remora started producing significant amounts of waste after the third day. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent Product by MATHEW MATHENIA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/29/2009 from SPOKANE, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I Have been using this product for about 3 weeks so far and I have zero complaints. I got the 1200 pump with it and it does its job perfectly. My ammonia and nitrite/nitrates are going down after i got this, so i know its working. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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it is ok.... but by FERNANDO GONZALEZ

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/28/2009 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I have this skimmer on my 65 gal. Is been three weeks now and I must said that is working fine. I have to empty the cup every other day. The extra box, to help clean the surface... did not work for me. It keeps falling down and I been having some difficulties adjusting it to the maxi jet 1200. Sometimes is too high or to low..... They need to go back to the design table and play some more with it. I don't have any complains in reference to the noise, but my biggest complain is the micro bubbles. My tank has become a big glass of 7up. I have come to the point of having it run with a timer during the night and have it off during the day. I read that it would stop doing this after a while. I hope it will some day...... and them i will rate this product a great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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works great by BRAD HALL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/16/2009 from STURKIE, AR UNITED STATES

Comments: I purchased this to put on my jbj 28 gallon and all I had to do to make it fit was to grind one little groove in the center lip of it. Every other skimmer I found you had to do mods to the tank which I definately did not want to do. I was worried about the noise that everyone said it makes, but it was very noisy for the first 4 days and then it got quieter than the factory skimmer pump. After 4 days it kicked in as they said and I've been having to empty it every other day now with some of the nastiest skimmate I've seen. Water looks fantastic now. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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This is Great by DUSTIN BALLARD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/5/2009 from SUSANVILLE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I never have had the drive to write a review about a product before, but this skimmer is amazing. I had read that is noisy, compared to my red sea this is silent, I have the tank in my living room. It took some time for it to break in and start producing skimmate but once it did I have to empty it at least once a day. I love it, if you want a great skimmer for hob I cant say a thing bad about it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Lives up to its reputation by adam

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 2/12/2009 from FLEMINGTON, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this a few days ago for my 15gal reef with 10g sump. After spending a few weeks reading reviews I decided to check it out. It was out of the box and operational in less than 10 minutes and to my amazement started filling the collection cup with brown/green liquid within hours. After a few days and some very easy adjustment it is now pulling a constant supply of gnarly dry skimmate out of my tank. Well worth the money, super easy set up, it definently lives up to its reputation. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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sweet workin skimmer by TIMOTHY DEMORANVILLE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/10/2009

Comments: setup is a little confusing at first, but once it is working it is unstoppable...it cleans all the garbage out of the tank no problem...would recommend to anyone new to salt Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GREAT PRODUCT! by ROSE

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 2/9/2009 from WILMINGTON, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: My husband and I were having a very difficult time keeping our nitrate level down in a 55 gallon tank. We purchased this item and within 7-10 days our nitrate levels were normal. I would recommend this product to everyone! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Better than expected by KEN BASS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/5/2009 from PALM HARBOR, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a fairly new FOWLR tank which has been cycling about 10 weeks now. I did several weeks of research before purchasing a skimmer. Read many reviews from many sites and had picked the AquaC Remora from the many choices. I have to say that most of the reviews were correct. All I did was read the instructions, clean the unit, plug it in and away it went. After 2 days I had an inch or so of nice dark brown skim in the cup. No fooling around with the pump or nozzle like most skimmers I had read about. This was the top end of the HOT skimmers but well worth the price. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a hang on skimmer. Don't let yourself be swayed by price. You get what you pay for and this was well worth it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Watery skimmate by reeferX

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/27/2009 from CARROLLTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I have used theis skimmer for over a year on my 54. It does a so so job removed waste. I recently upgraded to octopus NW. The dimensions are 4 by 7.5" footprint so should fit in most sumps. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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great product by happy customer

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/22/2009 from WALLINGFORD, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: After reading many wonderful reviews of the Aqua C Remora, I decided to give it a try. It's be running for almost a week now and it's great. Extremely easy to set up and use. I love how easy it is to empty. I'm extremely happy with this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great bang for the buck! by The Texas Wine Guy

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/21/2009 from MAGNOLIA, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a great HOB skimmer for my 50 Gal reef. Assembly/installation took about 5 minutes, and it was up and running. Two days after install I start getting large quantities of skimmate in the chamber. I do not agree with some other reviews this unit is noisy - it's not. It has the typical "hiss" if any skimmer but not at all annoying. The manufacturer even says it'll quiet down even more after a week or two. I would highly recommend this but IMO, be sure to get at least the Maxi-Jet 1200 pump (not the 800) for optimal flow and venturi bubble creation. Great product! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Pretty Good for price by DAVID SIEPEL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/14/2009 from GRIFFIN, GA UNITED STATES

Comments: Pulls a lot more gunk thank my old skilter, every day or two has a full tank. The unit runs very quiet. Just make sure you use a maxi-jet 1200, not the 900 they want to sell you. All in all its a good unit for the price. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice Piece of Equipment by small alien

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/13/2009

Comments: Very easy to set up. Started producing foam right away. LOUD! This thing is really loud. Got a bit quieter over the first week, but not enough. I did the little paper towel over the first chamber mod and, voila, quiet as a mouse. The folks at AquaC need to adjust their design a bit because almost every review mentions the noise. The paper towel is an easy fix, however. I'm very happy with the product now that I've reduced the noise. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great skimmer by STEVE DOOCHIN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/21/2008 from SCARSDALE, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: i've been using this skimmer for the last 5 years and never had a problem with it. It's quiet, thin and needs virtually no maintenance (just clean the spray nossel). I would highly recommend it!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice small-tank skimmer by Jay

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/15/2008 from COLUMBIA, SC UNITED STATES

Comments: I'd heard this is HOB skimmer of choice for a small tank; now that it's been running for a few weeks, that assessment seems to be true. It's easy to set up and very effective, pulling wet foam out by the third day. My nitrates were always low, now they're barely detectable. It's also thin, great for tank placements with very little room behind the back glass. Quality of materials is obvious - it's a solid piece of equipment. Not exactly a quiet one though. The spray noise isn't intrusive once you're used to it and it's broken in, but do not expect silence. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Worth the $ by Fisheads

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 11/7/2008 from BERWYN, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: Nice product. It took about 2 minutes to set up and is doing a great job collecting the gunk from the tank. The faint bubbling noise it makes is kind of soothing. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great!! will take one more by RENATO FORNASARO

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 10/23/2008 from LISBOA, PORTUGAL

Comments: Silence!!! the most important when we seat and enjoy our Reef!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GR8 skimmer by silvrlady

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/20/2008 from WASHINGTONVILLE, NY UNITED STA

Comments: Have been using this skimmer for a few weeks now and it is amazing!! Beats my previous skimmers by miles and was so very easy to begin. Just put it together slide it onto the tank and plug it in. Contrary to so other reviews I do not find it noisy in the least. It is in my living room and I sit next to the tank and I can hardly tell it is running except for all the yucky foam. I have a 54 gal half circle reef tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Remora by SUSAN DAWSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/14/2008 from WASHINGTONVILLE, NY UNITED STA

Comments: This skimmer has worked right from the start. Even though the instructions said that it may take a while to actually get foam by the second hour it was plugged in I was getting plenty of foam. The cup is very easy and it was very simple to set up and makes almost no noise. I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone who wants a skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Its great but very noisey! by ARRON DEANS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/13/2008 from LUSBY, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: I have had this set up for about a week now. After only 2 days it started to produce wet foam. Now, after a week its producing a more dry foam and a LOT of it. I have to clean it 2 a week because it works great. My old skimmer gets negative 5 stars compared to this one. I would rate it a bit higher but its pretty noisey. Its in my basement and cant hear it over the TV but without the TV on its pretty loud. Hopefully after 2-3 weeks it gets better. One note to the company...please provide better instructions. The ones it came with are horrible. I ended up searching on the internet for a picture of it assembled. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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lots of bubbles by Tdizz

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/8/2008 from WOODLAND, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I've had this skimmer for a few years and it still works great. The Rio pump was very noisy and didn't last as long so I replaced it with a different brand. The only downside is that there are tons of microbubbles that are released back into the tank. I would recommend buying a bubble trap in addition to the skimmer. Good skimmer for the price though, I would recommend it to friends! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Skimmer by TODD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/21/2008 from WEST ROXBURY, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is the fourth skimmer I've owned. I have been very happy with it. Easy to use. It does make a little noise, but so don't the others I have. I have not had it very long, but It seems to create much more foam than my prizom and seaclown.Just plain easier to use.I like it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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remora by JOSEPH MORELLO

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/19/2008 from MERIDEN, CT UNITED STATES

Comments: love it its the best skimmer for the money Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awua C Protein Skimmer by NANCY SMITH

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/14/2008 from INDIAN HARBOR BEACH, FL UNITED

Comments: Installed only 4 days ago, already a significant volume of froth in the collection tank, albeit rather wetter than I would expect when fully broken in. Overall, very pleased with this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Powerful and effective! by Jeff S.

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/14/2008 from RENO, NV UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a 20 gallon long reef tank with live rock, a fire shrimp and some anemones and the brown garbage that this thing pulls from the water is disgusting. I definitely would NOT want that in my water! I'm sure the fish agree. It does take about a week to start working properly, but after it gets going, you'll be amazed. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Reviewed, purchased, love by JASE NATIONS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/12/2008 from MARYSVILLE, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer i intended for one of my 29g reef tanks. I did ALOT of reading and reserch on how people liked it. I had tried two other brands for this size of a tank and it was a no go. I decided to purchase this skimmer with the max 1200 pump and the surface skimming pump housing box. I LOVE ALL THREE. Especialy all three together. let me explain. 95+% of all protiens worth skimming are at or very neer the surface of your tank thus the surface skimming box realy does aid and increese the efectiveness of the protein skimmer you are buying for its exceptional skimming ability. why decrease its effectivness by not paying the extra 20 bucks. Plus a huge plus you can buy a 1.50 nylon bag, fill it full of your favorite filter media stick it in the right compatment that catches the outflow before flowing out the bottom , activated carbon in mine for a few reasons, and bam! you have a very nice secondary filter with no doubt a higher capacity than your real filter. Second Hands down the Max 1200 pump is mch better than the 800 version. just read the reviews of people that purchased the 800. In my experience the 1200 is the perfect size. Which brings us to the skimmer itselfwith the surface skimming box add on activated carbon in the outflow and a few days micro bubbles are non existant.some noise as with all skimmers in this range however once again a step above the rest there is someting you can do about it. time.. two to three days noise is down 50%. Mod.. a plastic piece over the out flow and thats it.Skimming power?? non like it. ive tried others. and with the box very low profile non clutered look. In my oppinion and as I read many others there is not a beter skimmer for this size and this price range. top of the line. it picks up the slack of all other skimmers. When you have thousand of dollars into and a lot of time love and work in rare corals or just starting out its the only choice. special thanks! The other only choice Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great set-up, Quiet with Mod by ANIK AHLUWALIA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/9/2008 from BRAMPTON, CANADA

Comments: The Remora is great, effiecient and easy to use/clean. I didn't like to noise either, so I modded it and now I can't hear the thing. The mod is very easy, just place a peice of plastic over one chamber and presto!! No noise. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaC remora by Chris GREEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/30/2008 from PLEASANT GARDEN, NC UNITED STA

Comments: I had purchased a AquaC Urchin for my other tank and it has performed well. So when I was in need for a new skimmer for my aquapod 24 I bought the Remora. I have had this running for a little over a week, it started producing a wet skimmate almost immediatly. It is very load at first, but as the directions say it will quiet down over time and I have noticed a difference this week. One week later and although not producing as much gunk it is almost black, and appears to be working extremely well. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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protein skimmer by PAULA BERRY

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/20/2008 from PLAIN CITY, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: I'm new to protein skimmers. I tried a seaclone and after two weeks... no foam. I read about the aquac so ordered it. It was easy to install and by the third day I started collecting foam. My fowlr has a "crisper" appearance but I'm still hoping I can get my nitrates below 20 for the first time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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good skimmer.. by JASON W.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/9/2008 from HONOLULU, HI UNITED STATES

Comments: Had the skimmer for 2 weeks now. The first few days were rough, tons of micro bubbles and lots of noise. After two weeks the noise is down to pretty much nothing. Still have micro bubbles but not that many. Produces a good bit of wet skimmate. If adjusted you can get dry skimmate but it takes alot of fine tuning. Overall: Good skimmer if you don't mind a small amount of bubbles. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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plug&play skimmer by ALAN FLYNN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/6/2008 from MAYNOOTH, IRELAND

Comments: Its my first skimmer seems to work good lots of skim mate in cup after few days,easy set up plug&play noise an issue but you don't notice it after a while Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SKIMMING IN 2 HRS!!! by nanoreefnate

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/1/2008 from CA UNITED STATES

Comments: i just got this skimmer today and first i ran it in freshwater to remove all the dust and oil from manufaturing for about two hours and then i put it in my main tank and it started pulling out skimate within 10 minutes!!! THE ONLY SKIMMER I WOULD USE FOR MY 46G BOWFRONT TANK Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Skimmer -But Loud by SaddleBack Clown

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/30/2008

Comments: This is a good skimmer. I saw wet waste in the "Waste Cup" the first day it was turned on. It totally out perform most HOB Skimmer in the market. If you're looking for a quiet skimmer, this is not the one. Do not listen to other people saying this is a quiet skimmer because it is not "QUIET" at all. It does get more quiet over time (at least 2 weeks), but you can still hear the skimmer even if you turn on the TV. This is a good Skimmer, but it shouldnt be advertise as a quiet skimmer. It does a good job at cleaning the water. I would recommend this, but not as a quiet skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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nothing can compare by VASILE TRUSCA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/16/2008 from ENDICOTT, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: amazing skimmer. compared side by side with others (seaclone 100, prizm skimmer pro deluxe). this beat them both. its a bit loud...not any louder than the others but putting a plastic cap over the left side of the intake underneath the colection cup makes it queter than a powerhead running. another great thing about it is that you can literally put your aquarium heater inside of it on the water return...get rid of some of the stuff in your aquarium. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Skimming by Prhymemate

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/6/2008 from KATY, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: This is the first protein skimmer I have ever owned, seems to be working well. It has been running for several weeks now and has kept my tank clear. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Amazing Product by PHIL MENS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/3/2008 from SAINT JOHN, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: I am extremely impressed with the Aqua C Remora with Maxi Jet 1200 pump, it took some time to kick in but once it did i couldnt believe how much stuff it is pulling out of my tank. I would most def. recommend this product to any one with a salt water tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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all that's available by someguy

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/2/2008

Comments: for the price range and the tank size this is all that's available. It works "ok". wish there was some serious competition for this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer w by Reef Crazy

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/31/2008 from RIVERHEAD, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: Good overall with great skimming power without venturi system. Half the micro bubbles in the reef tank as compared to Seaclone100 or Coral Life Super Skimmer 125. Very happy with the products minimal noise level and break in period. Would recommend to everybody. Thanks Marine Depot for great prices, Pay-Pal Acceptance, and fast shipping. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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nice, compact design skimmer by ROGER WILSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/18/2008 from DENVILLE, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: Put this in a 15 gal tall tank (13Lx13Wx19H). I went with the larger one since it is so expensive I could easily move it to another tank if I wanted... The tank is in my dining room and the unit is still noisy. The Tunze is the only answer to noise but in a 15gal I need all the room I can get. The unit still produces some microbubbles. Again, putting a catch in the tank takes up too much space so I deal with it. It produces so little skimmate (3 small fish only) that it's basically just circulating water at this point. Seems like a reliable unit with little maintenance required so I am happy overall. I just think this tank really doesn't need the skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Perfect Hang on Tank Skimmer by Chuck C

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 3/9/2008 from DAYTON, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: My first thought was, "what a simple design," but this skimmer works quite well. It's the perfect hang on tank skimmer, and does not require much room at all. The noise (a faint gurgling) is hardly noticeable after it has been running for a few days. It's easy to clean, and the cup is big enough to warrant only emptying weekly in my case (along side a canister filter). My tank - 46 gal. bow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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awesome! by TANNER

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 2/20/2008 from MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: This thing rocks! It takes tons of sludge out of the water- it is such a simple design- wish I had thought of it- wonder why it is so expensive? Once I hid the pump behind some rockwork I was ready to go- I guess thats the only drawback- that you have to hide the maxi-jet- anyway- my fish love me again!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Simply Perfect by J. FIGUEROA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/18/2008 from FREMONT, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Awesome skimmer, it started working the second it was plugged in. No messing around with an airline, this skimmer does not use one, you just attach the supplied power head, hang the skimmer on your tank, plug it in and forget about it. It is noisy for the first week, but the noise goes down. You will get bubbles after water changes, but they go away after an hour or so. I tried three others before this one, none compare to this. Buy it, you won't be sorry. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by Otto

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/30/2008 from Indiana

Comments: Works great. The best Hang On Skimmer on the market. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Best Skimmer by FRAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/22/2008 from NIXA, MO UNITED STATES

Comments: This is my 3rd Aqua C and they are the best, NO PROBLEMS and very easy to CLEAN Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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very sturdy unit by STEVE WHITMAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/21/2008 from MONTCLAIR, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This unit is very sturdy and I love the simplicity! The unit is made with thick acrylic unlike many of the comparative skimmers on the market. I've experienced very thick foam after the first day using the skimmer and am very impressed . The only problem I've noticed is where the injector tube is glued through the body of the skimmer it seems there was an excess of air bubbles in the setting glue during assembly and I had experienced a small leak (Drip) just below. I've never heard of this before with the Aqua C and was so happy with the performance that I did not want to send it back. I took care of the leak easily and have not had a problem since. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Aqua C Remora protein Skimmer by CINDY O`KEEFE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/19/2008 from EAST TAUNTON, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I am absolutely thrilled with this protein skimmer. I put it on the tank and within two days it was producing a foam. I have not found it to be noisy in the least. Definately a plug and play protein skimmer and I would highly recommend it!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Protein Skimmer by NORMAND COTE

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 11/30/2007 from BEDFORD, NH UNITED STATES

Comments: The AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer was very easy to get started. Since I started using it my tank water is clear as ever. I would recommend this product to any beginner. As it was to me. Very happy with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great!!!!!!!!!!! by BRANDT BOYD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/30/2007 from ANKENY, IA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is the Best protein skimmer I've used. It started foaming on the first day I plugged it in! Now two weeks later I'm getting dark thick foam and my tank has never been cleaner. Great Product well worth the price. though I do think I should have gotten the skimmer box for it, but I might do that later. Great Job AquaC Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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beat this! by PAUL TURCHAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/27/2007 from MELBOURNE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: For the price, I think it should come with a skimmer box....other than that no one can beat this skimmer.I also have the urchin pro with a mag 3 in my other sump.and it pulls more out than my old skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by Stanley K

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/11/2007

Comments: The reviews are very true! I decided to get one and its awesome! If you are not sure, try it! ;) Works for me! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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remora aqua c by ROBERT PAGE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/23/2007 from LAKESIDE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: The skimmer started producing foam after a couple of days but not as much as expected? It has only been in operation for a few day's. The skimmer is very well constructed. I'm sure once broken in it will prove to be one awesome performer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by Tcinaustin

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/18/2007 from AUSTIN, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I am using this skimmer on my JBJ 28 HQI Nano cube. Other than trimming a bit of the plastic on the Maxi-jet pump, it fits perfectly on the back of the tank with the pump in the skimmer compartment. After about 2 days, it started producing quite a bit of skimmate. After some adjustment, it is pulling some nasty stuff from the tank. It is doing it's job perfectly. The skimmer is a little bit noisy in the beginning however after a few weeks and a papertowel over the inbound pipe, it is near silent. It is considerably more quiet than the previous skimmer that came with the tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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A great product by goose

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/9/2007 from JACKSONVILLE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer is by far the best hang on that's on the market today. The second day it produced some gross foam. In my opinion it's worth more money then I paid for. If your looking stop now and buy this skimmer. Don't waste your time anymore. It rocks!!!!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works Great by DANIEL YATES

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 9/24/2007 from SALEM, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: Very quiet and easy to clean. Super easy to set up! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works great by DARREN SLEAT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/20/2007 from PASADENA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: It's large and provides a bit more water volume. Works great, produces a lot of skimmate each day. Simple but sturdy construction. However, it's not as quiet as I thought it would be. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Simply Excellent by CHRIS VOLION

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 9/20/2007 from LAWRENCEVILLE, GA UNITED STATE

Comments: I now know what a protein skimmer is supposed to do. Certainly costs more than the budget piece I bought with the initial tank setup... but worth every cent. If I had known what I was doing, I would have taken the money spent on the Skilter and applied it towards this. Leagues apart in results. As far as other comments regarding noise - my wife initially asked if I had it running. There is a sound, but it is almost imperceptible compared to my previous skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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aquac remora skimmer by TODD SMILEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/17/2007 from TERRE HAUTE, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer is alot better then my old one(seaclone). It removes more and it has no sponge to clean. I wish I would have bought it first. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great! by HOAN DINH

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 9/6/2007 from LA VISTA, NE UNITED STATES

Comments: this is a great skimmer! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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This is the GOLD STANDARD HOB by Dustin Collett

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/3/2007 from WEST BEND, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: After trying the seaclone 100 and the coralife super skimmer 65, this is far and away the bast skimmer. The amount and the stink of the skimmate is unparalelled. The skimmer is also the most asthetically pleasing of the three. THe super skimmer is a HUGE step up from the seaclone, and the remora from that. The skimmer box reduces effectiveness and the micro-bubbles are a non-issue once broken in. Save your money. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AquaC Remora by MATTHEW D ANIS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/27/2007 from TEMPLETON, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: It works. It started within the day to start collecting. It was noisy at first but calmed down after a few days. Or I became accustomed to the sound. The little rubberband seems cheap. It will probably break within the years. And finally the amount of micro bubbles is insane. My tank is full of them. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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What Can I Say by SCOTT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/10/2007 from ALEXANDRIA, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is the best HOB skimmer on the market. I'm very pleased! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by NIALL O TOOLE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/4/2007 from CHESTERTOWN, UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a great skimmer, gives an extra quantity of water to the tank which helps water quality and gives a good adjustable production. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Won't go wrong with Remora by Chris Benavides, Laredo TX

Comments: I did my research and concluded that there is no other better skimmer at this level of skimming than this skimmer. I bought mine here a MD, and have been more than satisfied with this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Simple and effective skimmer by Drew

Comments: Easy to setup and run. I haven't adjusted anything for eight months now. I just clean the cup when needed. Recommend for any tank 55 gallons or less. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good for small tanks by MARK WUESTENBERG

Comments: This is good skimmer for small tanks, like a 29 gallon. Buy the add on overflow box, it's well worth it. Anything bigger than a 29 gal. I would get a bigger and better skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Best Bang For The Buck!! by Craig G

Comments: Nothing like it for the price. Our 29g is about all we have room for, and we don't have the money for a sump set-up. This was the next best thing figuring in the room that we had (And our budget). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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BEST SKIMMER AROUND! by Ray

Comments: My first skimmer was alright but I tried this one. I did a side-by-side trial on my tank and the AquaC had nearly 10x the output the 1st day!!! Only skimmer I will ever own again! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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A reef must have by Thad

Comments: Outstanding! I use an Eheim 1250 and get loads of skimate. Adjust with ball valve or 'O' ring. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent Skimmer by Brian

Comments: If you can afford this get it. Worth it's weight in skimming power.... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Amazing Design by J from Philadelphia

Comments: I have had this skimmer for 3 months now and the amount it is able to pull out of my tank is truly remarkable. No other skimmer under $350 comes close. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works good, but loud by skimmerman09

Comments: My water is crystal clear, yet this pulls out some nasty looking stuff to the tune of a dark tea. Although, this skimmer is loud and there is no way I would keep it in a bedroom. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Aqua C Remora rocks. by KELLY F.

Comments: My Remora with Maxi-Jet 1200 runs 24/7 and hasn't had one problem in 2 years. Makes good quality foam and has a cool undisturbing sound. Water injection method by far the best. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Glad I spent the extra money by Matt

Comments: Tried the hang on Skilter and a Coralife Super Skimmer. Both were ok. But there is no comparison to the Remora. I would pick this over any other skimmer for under $170. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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The Right Tool by Spencer

Comments: Quiet, simple, and very efficient. It is well worth the money and has kept my 40 breeder with a heavy bioload pristine. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Remora HOB by rroselavy

Comments: Well built. A bit noisy. Extra vibration noise if Remora feet not set right . Pricey for an acrylic box with baffles. 1/4 cup (wet) skimmate per week on Nano. A snail crawled in the outlet already! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Superior to others by the fish guy

Comments: If you want a good protein skimmer, this is the one to get. Works really good on small to medium size tanks. The quality of dirty gunk you will get will amaze you. Don't settle for less. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Remora Pro by scubaduba

Comments: Great skimmer for about 5 years, but then plan on buying another one when the injection hole starts leaking. Also buy the Mag pump not the Rio, the Rio is junk that will fail in no time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Skimmer by ROB OWENS

Comments: Performs well, minimum noise, minimum microbubbles. Negative, Price. There are cheaper HOB options available. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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