Are Aqua C Remora skimmer worth the $$

[jw1977]

I'm a beginner with a 46 gal bowfront and am trying to decide on a skimmer. I had been considering the coralife ss but some people here have had flooding problem. It looks like the aquac is almost double the price. Is it worth extra $$. Can someone recommend another brand I should be considering?

 

[acrylic51]

Good skimmer IMO.....there are other skimmers out there for more, but can't say any better though, even though some will argue so.....Good bang for the buck.

 

[al mc]

yes..IMHO, they are worth it.

 

[daninct]

To me - no. But you also have to think of location and style. THe SS65 is pretty big and tall. THe remora c is smaller and compact. As a HOB it won't show as much.

 

[jpc763]

Originally Posted by jw1977
I'm a beginner with a 46 gal bowfront and am trying to decide on a skimmer. I had been considering the coralife ss but some people here have had flooding problem. It looks like the aquac is almost double the price. Is it worth extra $$. Can someone recommend another brand I should be considering?
I am not sure what you are planning on paying for the Coralife SS, but I have found the Remora for about $160 while I have seen the Coralife at $105.
I bought a "cheaper" skimmer (SeaClone) that seemed to work pretty well when it worked. Problem was that I had to pull the sucker out every 2 weeks to get it working again. I got sick of it and bought a Remora. Set up and just clean the skim out. No other messing around required. So I learned my lesson that you get what you pay for.

 

[salty blues]

I went through 2 cheaper skimmers(SeaClone, Prizm)then I got a Remora. It was well worth it IMO. The Remora is very easy to set up & the only adjustment is the collection cup position.

 

[nick76]

I have the Remora Pro, and nothing ive ever used has worked better than this skimmer.