I've been out of the loop for the last couple of years (kids, job,
blah, blah) and it seems that the Remora has claimed king of the hill
status for a HOT skimmer. My tank(60G, 100lbs LR, various soft
corals, BakPak2) has been getting regular maintainence but I haven't
been following new products at all. Anyway, I'm getting back into it
now and the "replace the rio routine" has been a sore point for a
while. I tried the maxi-jet but didn't have much luck with the bubble
production.

Everyone seems to like the Remora Pros although there are also seems
to be a fair amount of BakPak supporters still. From anyone has had
both, was the upgrade to the Remora worth it? I don't mind spending
the money if it's worth it but keep in mind that the $200 for a Remora
Pro can buy 10 new rio 800s. Is the maintenance easier? Is the
skimming really that much better? Thoughts?


PS - any good sites for DIY lighting? I want to get all new lighting
at some point, looking for PC or VHO.

Thanks,
Chuck