Backpack proteen skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by kb.bear, May 19, 2005.

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  1. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    Does any have an opinion about what the best backpack proteen skimmer is?
    I have about had it with my prisim, it is almost imposable to adjust
     
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  3. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    KB, I would go with the Remora skimmer by AquaC. The remora is rated at 75g max and the Remora pro is up to 120g. If you go with the remora get the maxijet pump or no pump and get a mag3, Via Aqua 1300 or rio 1100 or 1400plus pump to run it and it will be fine for the 72g tank. By the way, how do you like the ASM skimmer? I'm thinking about getting one. Almost forgot. I think Matt Rogers has a used Remora skimmer for sale on this site.
     
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    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    The asm is a good skimmer although I think it would operate better in a deep sump mine is in about 8 " of water and I have to keep the extension tube all the way up, when I run my sump deeper the skimmer works much better but the display tank looks rough if you can see the waterline and return makes too much noise
     
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    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    Hey Bear, if you decide to go with the Bak Pak skimmer check out the Pro Pak clone at www.aquatraders.com