Bigger pump, more skimmate (approx 1+ gallons per month).
The Seaclone had this really annoying air hose that needed
to be adjusted DAILY, where as the AquaC has a
"Spray Injection System". It's a little adjustable screw underneath
the collection cup that pulls in air, a consistent amount
and the right amount. I've never touched it, although
I've thought about it but it seems to be set just right.

Also, I don't see any algae build up
on it. It may have something to do with the color of the
plastic (Smokey) ? Where as the Seaclone needed to be cleaned
almost weekly (clear plastic).
I haven't cleaned my skimmer body for 1 year...I will take it apart
shortly for a cleaning even though it doesn't look like it needs it.

The Seaclone also had many connections, 2 sections of pipe that tie together
1 to the skimmer body and the other to the pump. More places for possible
failure (leak)
Plus salt would creep around those areas...more to clean. The AquaC remora
assembly has fewer parts that need to be assembled and seems to be a much
simpler, more robust design.


But overall, it pulls more water through per hour (pump)
and it produces more and darker skimmate. In fact I believe if I didn't
have
the drain fitting on the collection cup, it would overflow every other day.

Not being an expert protein skimmer design or actually lack of interest
on my part, I make my judgment purely on results.

1 year later I'm still getting smelly, putrid, dark brown gunk
I'd say she's a winner.


Chris




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The skimmer itself though does a great job,
of course I had a seaclone before this...
that was a mistake.

How is the new skimmer better from your old SeaClone?
What are their differences and similarities?