Aquac ev 120 protein skimmer manual

The one in there now is a Red Sea Berlin tripple pass with a Rio I thought the RIO should be pushing more water though it than it is? I know it's hard to tell from the photo but the pressure coming out of the skimmer is very week.

It looks like there are enough bubbles though. I cleaned the skimmer after i got it home because it was caked heavily inside and smelled horible. This is my first big skimmer so i'm learning bit by bit. I wish i had not cleaned it, or as much as i did now that i've read more. Yesterday i cleaned the rio pump. It kept stopping so i finally figured out the little white rod going through the magnet had corosion on it. I cleaned it and it hasn't stoped since.

It's been 4 days and i was hoping today would be the big day with skimate in the cup but all i had was a few bubbles coming over the edge.

I figured if i do get the Berlin working right a second skimmer for a tank this size couldn't hurt right? Tonight i read several posts on here abut the skimmer i just purchased. It seems like when this skimmer comes on on here it's being recomended for a 90g or less? Is this skimmer going to be enough for my g if the berlin ends up being shot?

Next on my agenda and before any fish is choosing the right protein skimmer. So I did some research at your site and others and AquaC looks like a very good company. It's been used, obviously. I like the idea of the sump because of the possibility of having a refugium, and although the tank is a corner unit, it's already off one wall 5 inches because my original plan was to have a HOB skimmer.

What do you recommend? A sump offers increased gas exchange and a place to put your heater and protein skimmer. The HOB Remora has no external drain connection on the collection cup. That scares me, there is always the chance the cup may overflow getting the nice brown skimmate on your floor or carpet. If you go the HOB route, I'd suggest installing an external drain to the collection cup. As to which skimmer is better, I've never used an ASM skimmer so my first hand knowledge is nil, but from what I've learned about them, I'd say the G2 would have an edge over the Remora Pro due to your tank size.

I've also heard the ASM's are overrated as to the tank size they will handle. Just hearsay mind you, I have no facts. The ASM G2 also comes with a Sedra pump which in my opinion is a much better pump than the Rio that is included with the basic Remora Pro package. You will be much happier with a sump and an in-sump skimmer.

I have researched online many times and needless to say still have more questions than answers. I have a 55 gallon tank that is hopefully going to be in operation one day as a reef tank.

I am looking for a reliable skimmer that has a good reputation and by all means WON'T overflow. The skimmer would also have to be easy to operate, set up, and clean back to the fact that I'm a first-time reefer and can handle the bio-load. Both of these are factors are more important than price. I do have live rock and live sand and I am planning on adding more soon. I did look at the Aqua-C Urchin series and Coralife needle wheel. I dropped the Coralife after seeing some of the terrible reviews for this product.

I was hoping you could point me in the right direction as far as skimmers go as there are so many choices out there. AquaC Remora Skimmer, op. Minh at your service. I have had my AquaC Remora skimmer on my 55gal tank for about a year now and for some reason it just does not want to work correctly. I have about 50lbs of live rock, two common clownfish, and a couple mushroom corals. I do have a slight Aiptasia problem that I am trying to correct. The only chemical I have used in the tank was about 6 - 8 months ago to get rid of my red slime algae.

Since then I have obviously done numerous water changes. Now to the problem with the skimmer. I cannot leave it on when I am not there because it fills up with water in about 10 minutes constantly.

Is it still using the factory pump? Are you using the pre-skimmer box? Any help would be greatly appreciated. First, give the entire skimmer a thorough cleaning in warm freshwater to remove any chemicals that could possibly still remain on the reaction chamber. Second, run a small amount of granular activated carbon in your display tank to remove any chemicals that could interfere with the protein skimming process. Lastly, if the two aforementioned suggestions do not work, try raising the entire skimmer assembly an inch or two higher.

Cheers, Minh Huynh. A brush is provided with the skimmer to do so. Debris can get trapped in this area and reduce performance. Wish I had the email addy to add to However, I don't believe this would affect the problem at hand where the bubbles in the reaction chamber are climbing too quickly and overflowing the collection cup.

I do not believe debris caught in the air injector would attribute to this problem as that would actually reduce bubble production. If this is not correct, I could write the querior and give him that suggestion as well. Please advise. Have sent on. I do not have an power filter on my tank to run the carbon.

Is there a way to run this without having a filter maybe just placing it near a power head? Is there a way I can use this without a power filter as well? Some people stuff such media in a pre-skimmer box or the return chamber of HOB skimmers like the Remora but that will interfere with the skimmer and the effort will outweigh the benefit.

If my suggestions do not work, you can contact Steve at Aqua C steve proteinskimmer. Aqua C's customer service is quite good. Cheers, Minh. AquaC EV vs. Apparently, this water conditioner causes the EV series skimmers to foam like crazy.

I would really appreciate it if you could suggest for me: 1. The best method for removing the conditioner that currently remains in the tank. A quality product for conditioning my make up water that won't cause the skimmer to foam like crazy. Re: AquaC EV vs. Many of these bio mumbo jumbo concoctions are great for making a skimmer go nuts! Am interacting with Jason and he is outstanding in helping customers. I have an AquaC Urchin Pro I am no longer using but did have a minor problem with, and the red carpet was always out when I contacted them.

Good short skimmer, sel. The skimmer chamber is approximately 12 by 14 and currently holds an ASM G2. While I like this skimmer I have a quandary. When I elevate the water level, the bubbles subside but the skimmer doesn't function well.

I cannot elevate the skimmer within the tight height of the cabinet. I have decided to rebuild the sump with a shorter longer sump tank to maintain capacity but make maintenance easier. I would like to replace my skimmer with a shorter model, making maintenance, and perhaps elevation, easier.

However I know that in general tower height increases efficiency. Many of the Becket type skimmers are shorter and will serve you well. Both are great skimmers in short packages. Re: Good short skimmer, sel. But for my money the AquaC is the way to go. Scott V. Hadn't looked at the I like the cup drain and the ball valve I had to mod my own ASM G2. A fine choice for your setup. I currently am running two 2 Emperor 's and have been told to take them off and replace with a good protein skimmer.

As for the drain fitting it can be plugged if you don't end up using it. The box is a bit tidier look in the tank IMO, but really personal preference.

What do you suggest? Protein Skimmer, AquaC, sel. Right now I'm researching the protein skimmer and I see that you guys like Aqua-C. Would you recommend the Remora Pro or the Urchin Pro for a 92 gallon tank? If you are going to go with a sump, then the Urchin Pro would fit the bill. If you chose to go sump-less and use your Rena XP filter, then the Remora Pro would fit that configuration.

This will increase the efficiency of the skimmer, remove surface protein build up and hide the unsightly feed pump. I do not think this is due to a break-in period as my first skimmer cut off coke bottle started skimming almost within a couple of hours. Can the problem be any of the following? The pump is underpowered? Skimmer is the one off faulty piece? Tank specs gal bow front 4"-5" DSB 80kgs live rock Inverts: 1 mushroom colony, 2 Zoanthid colonies, 2 Palythoa colonies, 1 moon coral, 1 finger leather, 2 feather dusters, snails.

My question is whether this skimmer could function I inside a 20 gallon standard tank sump? I am moving soon and do not have the room for my 75 gallon sump anymore and the only thing that fits under my stand I believe is a 20 gallon tank.

Can I use this skimmer inside this size sump? AquaC Urchin max operating depth. My question is about the skimmer that came with the wet dry filter. I am not using the wet dry. I don't care about bio balls too much. I was going to use because it fits so well in the cabinet. So I know how high to make the baffles in the sump. I want to make the fuge as deep as possible.

I can not put the skimmer on anything to raise it up in the water. There is only about 2'' left above to skimmer after I lift the collection cup to remove it.

I looked on Google but could only find the min depth. Hope you all know something I don't. Been down this road too in the past! AquaC Remora Pro, op. If I let it run like this, it will eventually empty my tank. If I adjust the O-ring at the lower setting below the drain fitting elbow than the foam level does not go up the column and into the cup at all.

I got it with the drain fitting option, and was a bit dismayed that it did not come with a plug just in case I did not want to use the barbed elbow that it did come with.

First, do you use any additives on a regular basis such as Selcon or one of the many magic coral elixirs? Many of these can make a skimmer go out of control. Other point is, new skimmers can take a bit to start producing a good skimmate. It is common to set the collection cup too low to get something, and then it ends up being a very wet foam.

The collection cup will need to be set higher, this is what the skimmate is telling you. Be patient, the foam will reach the top of the neck, again if this is a new skimmer it can take a few days. I don't feel that this skimmer is sufficient, and I am considering purchasing a Prizm Pro skimmer. I would really appreciate your opinion of the Prizm Pro on a tank of 47 gallons with moderate bio-load.

The issue with these skimmers is the need to constantly tweak the thing to keep it skimming, they are just a lot of trouble. I know that a lot of people speak well about the AquaC Remora, but is the Prizm Pro such a poor performer as what I have read?

You will set the cup height and from there all you do is clean out the nasty that collects in the cup. If its in there, I'm sorry! I'm not sure if the skimmate cup is too high and its allowing bubbles past, or what. I would appreciate any opinions! As per Aqua C's directions, the skimmer will put out some micro bubbles while the skimmer is 'breaking in'.

This has been my experience too. Give it time, they will disappear. A link to Aqua C's instructions below. Welcome, Scott V. I find one week to be a bit conservative. Usually two or even a few days more. You guys are all such a great help! Remora C Pro skimming wet, very wet I am not using any other pump parts, only vinyl tubing snap lock hose clamps to connect the pump to the skimmer. This tank is 1. I upgraded form a 55 that was also skimmerless for 5 yrs.

I hooked up the skimmer, raised the cup to it's highest position and screwed the injector screw in as far as it will go. Here is the problem, I was pulling soooo much water out, I had to make 20 gallons of saltwater to replenish the amount that was being pulled out.

The skimmate was clear with just the slightest ting of yellow. I will need to mix another 20 gallons to continue skimming. I posted on several forums with very little help, I Googled and did not find any similar experiences. I need help. What you describe sounds right to me. Please find the contact info. Perhaps we can all get together with Bob for some diving on the Big Island again sometime.

Cheers, my friend 'and do say hello to Jason for me. Caulerpa prolifera, bad exp. Water parameters test normal - Ammonia 0, Nitrates always under 10, Salinity 1. Do not dose - weekly gallon water changes with Instant Ocean salt. Excellent LFS test my water for other parameters that I do not test for and all are within normal range. Because I don't dose, I don't regularly test for Calcium, phosphates, other trace elements - rely on the water changes and the LFS for tests every months.

The inhabitants are 2 false Percs. Until recently, I had 4 hermit crabs some 2 years old as well and an emerald crab, happily there for almost a year. Several other types of macros - mostly red and not nuisance Identified on your site - thanks!

Now to the Caulerpa prolifera - On January 2, , I added a handful of the weed into my tank, along with a properly acclimated cleaner shrimp from my trusty LFS. The shrimp very sadly died within 48 hours - like it was being poisoned. I did water changes immediately and did not want to introduce another shrimp or any other creature. Within 10 days, my emerald crab was MIA and now presumed deceased.

I am down to 2 hermit crabs. Polyps and mushroom are shriveled up and only partially extend after the water changes. Thankfully, the clownfish seem fine - still producing a clutch - but not like they were prior to the introduction of the Caulerpa prolifera.

After reading everything I can find on your site and from the countless hours monitoring the health of my little tank, I think the Caulerpa is killing my inverts. Plan to carefully remove all of it today, followed up with even more rigorous water changes and increased carbon. I'll keep you posted on the progress. With a 29 gallon tank, the Caulerpa may be too great a risk - simply not enough water volume to handle any toxins released - even with water changes.

Any thoughts on this matter? I do not have a protein skimmer because of the low bioload and frequent water changes and because the original inhabitants have been thriving for so long.

There are many reviews on your site - any personal preferences? I do encourage you to skim out the weedy bits, turf them into your garden and not down the sanitary sewer It's been 24 hours since removal of Caulerpa and water change plus carbon.

So far a few of the polyps have opened up a little bit - tentacles unfurled but not at full 'blast' - more than they have in past few weeks. I take this as a positive sign and will continue with aggressive water changes. A cautionary tale for small tanks, perhaps. Will keep you posted of the changes over the next few weeks if you are interested. Don't want to burden an already swamped site but this might be of interest to those with similar issues.

Although I cannot fathom how the creatures live in such cold waters. Amazing world, eh? Thanks for the reply and all the Crew's hard work and patience. Re: Caulerpa prolifera control, Aqua-C Happy to report that the frequent water changes and the addition of an Aqua-C Remora skimmer have made all the difference in the world.

The skimmer has been pulling incredible gunk every day. Also added a Chem-pure filter bag in my canister filter with floss and removed the Bio-wheel.

The Caulerpa pro. I don't think my ramped-up water changes alone would have saved my tank from crashing. Skimmer has made all the difference. I was so wrong! All marine tanks need skimmers, especially smaller tanks! Converts preach the loudest. Thanks for your advice and expertise. Protein Skimmer for 28 Gal.

Thank you! You should look at the AquaC Remora series. The nano can do a fine job for your tank, or you may want the full size Remora if you plan on a larger tank down the road.

Welcome, happy reefing, Scott V. Re: Protein Skimmer for 28 Gal. I quickly realized that my previous question was not specific enough. But if you say it is really that great than I will cut back and buy it but for now if it is at all possible than I would like to have another option or two thanks love the site!

There are cheaper skimmers out there for your tank, none of which I would recommend when compared to the small price difference for the Remora Nano.

A person would be hard pressed to even DIY a comparable skimmer for the price. Sorry for not having a better solution for you, but this is a case of you get what you pay for. Although I highly recommend the use of a protein skimmer, a system this size can be well served by water changes; 5 gallons a week can have quite an impact on water quality here. Thank you for all the kind words, Scott V. Tis the reason I and other crewmembers like the AquaC line, as you have read!

Have fun, Scott V. Had a problem with my Aqua C. See response below. I've had the chance to hang out with Bob and several others Pete, Mike, Eric, and Michelle on several occasions - all great people! I'm not sure what's causing the wet foam, but we can do one of two things.

I can either send you one of the extended collection cups, which is taller and will give the foam more time to drain, or you can send the skimmer in for testing, and if we find any problems with the skimmer, we'll be happy to repair or replace it for you.

If you want us to test it, you can just send that in to the address below along with a short note explaining why it's being sent in, and be sure to include your return address. Use a box large enough to have " packing material on each side of the skimmer see attached diagram , and we recommend insuring the package as well. Let me know what you decide! Do I just slip one end on the remora and put the adapter on the other end and put the skimmer box over the pump and I am ready to go?

If only we all followed all the advice you give us! I run an Aqua C EV on my reef and have one for this tank as well. I installed a new wet dry this week. Problem is that the skimmer is putting a tone of micro bubbles back into the display. You may just need some time. From right to left, the tank drains into a 26" area of bio balls. I don't have enough room in the cabinet, so I use a submersible Mag9 as the return pump. Due to the fact that the last area of the sump is the only 'open' area, it's crowded.

I have the Mag 9 tank return pump, the Ev and the Mag 18 that feeds the This could be playing a factor in bubble return. Any ideas? I can call Jason Kim on Monday as well.

In the meantime, you may want to try either some filter foam or filter sock types of materials between the skimmer output and the return pump to help catch the bubbles. Welcome and good luck, Scott V. I am presently looking at the AquaC ev for my gallon tank. Your thoughts. Steve sent me a reply pretty quickly with a picture to boot! I hope that pic stays attached because it helps out a lot.

The other day it stopped foaming. Water and air are still bubbling at the base of the foam tower, but no foam. This has happened occasionally in the past and it's usually because the water-intake valve gets gunk caught in it where it pinches down to create the spray.

However, it did not resume foaming as usual. In thinking about the problem, I realized that I threw a sponge filter from my brand new quarantine tank into the sump at about the same time it stopped foaming.

Is this the cause? Were there oils on the synthetic sponge that are temporarily changing the surface tension of my aquarium water? Maybe even pull the new foam out and your skimmer should start working within a day or so if this is the cause. Also certain foods or additives can cause this. I would also take a look at the skimmer's feed pump to make sure the flow is unobstructed. But let me get right into my problem. I have a 65gal moderately stocked coral tank with a few small fish, 50 LR and a 20gal sump.

I do not add any additives such as stress coat, and I rarely put my hands in the water. The sump is plumbed with sch 40 pvc. The sump flows about gph. And when it does, you will notice! Sometimes after a break-in, the foam is very watery and may build up quickly.

You will need to adjust the air control valve after break-in to make sure that it is operating to your expectations. Only after this initial break-in and adjustment phase is complete should you consider removing the drain tube from the sump.

Overall, this is a great protein skimmer for any medium to medium-large sized aquarium. Be sure to pay attention to the size and specs to ensure that this skimmer is rated for your type of aquarium. Your email address will not be published. This post contains affiliate links.

We may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. View on Amazon. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. When Jason recently contacted me and asked if I was interested in testing a second generation EV, of course the answer was 'yes.

He sent me an EV, which is one of six new models - an EV that stands 18 inches high. Its footprint is 4. The EV stands 20 inches high and its footprint is 5. The EV stands 26 inches high and its footprint is 6. The EV stands 32 inches high and its footprint is 6. It would behoove those interested to visit the AquaC website and review the various brand and model optional pumps recommended for these models, along with their wide range of operating parameters.

The well-packaged EV unit arrived safe and sound and included an extensive user's manual. It was removed from its shipping container and is constructed of high quality cell-cast acrylic with high quality fittings. All edges were smooth and appear flame polished. At the time of arrival I had a friend wanting to try a more efficient skimmer on his system and 'volunteered' to test the unit. I couldn't agree more that his system needed a larger skimmer, so agreed to set it up at his home.

The User Manual fully explains how these skimmers can either be used in a sump or as a stand-alone unit. For the purpose of this test the unit was placed outside the sump and one pump, a SEN 90 2 , placed in the sump. The spray nozzle was connected with a short piece of clear flexible tubing to the outlet fitting of the pump.

When that was finished, the gate valve, which came already connected to the skimmer body, was fully opened. I should note the two smaller models have a 1 inch gate valve, the middle two contain a 1.

The pumps electrical cord was plugged in and water flowed into the skimmer. The gate valve was slowly closed until the skimmers internal water level reached its recommended level. This was just below the air-mixing chamber at the top of the main skimmer body.

The supplied automatic waste container was then hooked up to the drain fitting in the collection cup and the unit was completely set up and running! That took less than fifteen minutes. As with all AquaC's skimmers, gravity returns the unit's processed water to the sump. Therefore the unit's internal water level needs to be above the water level to which its flowing into. If it's the sump, its water level needs to be below that of the skimmer's outflow gate valve. This is fully explained in the User's Manual.