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DanInSD
01/09/2008, 03:39 PM
Hi, all. I have a Remora that is pulling a fair amount of crud out of the water. I've heard several people putting bigger pumps, e.g. Mag Drive 3's on this skimmer with good success.

Two questions:

1) What other pumps work with this skimmer, that move more water than the MJ-1200?

2) Any special mods you have to do in order to attach them to the skimmer?

Thanks,
Dan

P.S. I know I should get an Octopus or Rogue. If you want to buy me one I'd be happy to give you my shipping address :)

sirreal63
01/09/2008, 03:40 PM
I have used a Mag3 on an Urchin with decent success. The Mag5 was a bit too much for it though.

DanInSD
01/09/2008, 03:46 PM
Jack, I thought the Mag pumps have threaded connectors -- anything tricky about getting them attached to the Remora?

Thanks,
Dan

sirreal63
01/09/2008, 03:49 PM
Threaded barb fitting, easy as that. Slip the hose on and use a plastic clamp to secure.

DanInSD
01/09/2008, 03:51 PM
Yep, OK, thanks.