Are BakPaks passe?

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