pump for an Aqua c Remora skimmer

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  1. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    I Just picked up a used Aqua C Remora HOB skimmer without a pump. I am setting up a 125g tank. The guy who sold it to me said he had it on a 125 and used a Maxi jet 1200 on it, but other are teling me to get a MAG 3. Is there really that much of a difference. the 1200 does 295 GPH and the MAG does 350. Is that significant? Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but I am new to this :-[
     
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  2. FatBastad

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    The Mag3 is generally for the Remora PRO because it's larger.
    The MJ1200 is recommended for the Remora.

    You may want to try a Mag3 on it. The regular Remora is rated for a tank 1/2 your size so you may want to look at an upgrade already if possible. You should be shooting for a skimmer that's in the 200 gal range, not the 55 gal... sorry
     
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  3. SteelerMike

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    It is actually the Remora Pro, sorry for not clarifying. So, it sounds like the MAG 3 is the way to go?
     
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    definitely
     
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  5. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    Wow! fast reply! Thanks for the help ;D
     
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