Remora Aqua C HOB Skimmer

[JeffDubya]

So, I finally came to the realization that with my wife Stacy due in December, finances low for various reasons and a general lack of time - mostly because of business issues - I will NOT have time to build my sump/fuge and do everything the way I want to.

So, I bought a Remora Aqua C HOB Skimmer and installed it today.

I did not get the surface skimming box, unfortunately. But it installed easily and startup was a breeze. Hopefully this will help clean up the tank and get rid of that pesky scum layer I have been wicking off the surface with paper towels a few times each week.

The unit seems to be pretty nice. It’s small... relatively quiet... (although it’s located in my son’s bedroom and my wife thinks it is too noisy) I guess we’ll see how it all works out!

 

[TimSchmidt]

You will probably have to get the surface skimmer unit to be free from the "oil slick". It's only 30 bucks.

 

[reefman23]

Those are pretty good skimmers. Let us know how you like it after it has had time to break in.

Jesse

 

[JeffDubya]

How long does it generally take to break in?

also, Does anyone have an opinion one way or another if I was considering placating the wife and putting that puppy on a timer? Maybe just not skimming at night?

 

[JeffDubya]

So, one thing I am noticing is a LOT of microbubbles. This is normal during the break in period?

 

[drty811]

yeah its normal, you will also get them when you feed the tank, or the chemistry of the water changes. i noticed when i had mine, when i stuck my hand in the tank it would start to put out bubbles.

 

[JeffDubya]

I turn off all powerheads and the protein skimmer when I feed. Should I leave the skimmer on?

 

[drty811]

i wouldnt. JMO

 

[JeffDubya]

You wouldn't shut them off? Or you wouldn't leave them on? Sorry...

 

[reefman23]

I wouldnt turn the skimmer off... maybe the powerheads though.

Jesse

 

[drty811]

sorry i didnt specify. i didnt when i feed my fish (larger food particles) but when i fed liquid foods i turned off skimmer. i did leave one PH on so my fish had to work to get there food, nobody wants a fat fish.lol :mrgreen: