In your best opinion which is the better skimmer? (1 Viewer)

[Abe77901]

CPR BakPak IIr
Remora
Precision Marine Hot +1

I ahve a red sea prizm deluxe with the pump going out, its done a good job, but I think it can always be better. Does anyone have experience or preferences with any of these, I hope to get one or order one depending what the outcome here is by wed.

Thanks.....

 

[Guest]

I've used both the Remora and the BakPak. The Remora blew the BakPak away. Haven't used the PM before, but I know their bigger skimmers are good.

 

[AggieBrandon]

I have a CPR bakpak and it works well. Very easy to use and produces some really nasty skimmate. I basically set it the day I got it and haven't had to adjust it since. Just dump and clean the skimmer cup from time to time

Brandon

 

[BrianPlankis]

I used the CPR backpack in Chicago before. It seemed to do a fine job, but never had another skimmer to compare it to. The collection cup is a bit small, so I wouldn't recommend it for a larger tank and make sure you clean it often to keep it efficient.

I also wasn't very diligent about top-off when first starting out and I found the CPR would be less efficient when my tank water level dropped. Once I moved the CPR to the sump and started doing topoffs(both of which kept the water level constant) the CPR did much better.