AquaC Remora or Remora Nano for 24 gal?

[sugarfox03]

Hey everyone! I am going to be purchasing a protein skimmer and I was wondering what ya'll thought would be my best bet. I have a 24 gal AquaPod, topless, and I plan on having 3 fish (clown, purple fire fish, and a yellow watchman goby). The price difference on the two skimmers is only $25. I want to get the bigger one, but I dont want it to be too much for my tank. The Nano Remora is rated for tanks under 25 gals, mine is just short of that. What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
-Melody

 

[bonebrake]

I would go with the full size if the unit does not become an eyesore by sticking up too high above the tank.

 

[sac10918]

By the nano do you mean the Urchin?
I have the Aqua C Remora on my 24 gallon aquapod. It does a great job and I have been very happy with it. I can get a pic of how it looks on my tank if you would like.

 

[sugarfox03]

Thanks guys, I went and bought the bigger one, just in case I want a bigger tank in the future. And sac10918, do you have a pic of your tank with the skimmer that you could post? I'd really appreciate it!!

-Melody

 

[lauras]

How do you go topless with a fire fish? Don't they jump out? I have wanted one but was told the top has to completly cover the tank or it's surfing.

 

[sugarfox03]

I have white egg crate over the tank, and at night I put screen over the tank. (So I guess I'm not completely topless) The firefish doesnt ever come close to the top of the tank, he stays towards the bottom, unless its feeding time. I got my skimmer today and installed it. There's A LOT of microbubbles in the tank (was told that would happen) but hopefully they will go away in a week or so. I have it in the left chamber in the tank, is that a good spot for it, does it matter where it goes? Also, how high/low should the collection cup be?

 

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by sac10918
By the nano do you mean the Urchin?
No theres a remora nano now.
I would go with the big one if it werent going to look cumbersome or detract from the tank. The nano was basically designed with your tank in mind so I wouldn't hesitate to use it either. like stated if you get a larger tank you can still use the regular remora which would be a real plus.