Cpr Bakpak Skimmer

Jason25 · 09-30-2007, 09:49 AM

Ok so I recently purchased this skimmer from a member on here for a great proce and it arrived yesterday in great shape, excellent packaging. So anyway my questions is the skimmer is supposed to have a biological media in it so I need to buy some, I will post the link so you guys can see the media it requires, is this the best media to use, is it required at all? I have no experience with skimmers so I could use some help, suggestions or anything else you guys find important.

CPR AQUATIC, INC - Bio-Bale Biological Filter Medium

sasquatch · 09-30-2007, 10:02 AM

Hi Jason, the bio bale is the same as bio balls as a place for bacteria to grow, not really desirable for a reef, you could put some coarse foam instead but you will have to clean it every couple of days,I beleive the media is to help restrict flow and minimize bubbles, maybe charcoal in a mesh bag? steve

Jason25 · 09-30-2007, 10:40 AM

Ok so would I be better off buying this? Also is it ok to run the skimmer with nothing in it? I do have my canister running with bio media in it. (Didn't take that stuff out yet as suggested a few days ago)

CPR Bak-Pak 2 Bubble Trap, Internal (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Protein Skimmers > Accessories )

sasquatch · 09-30-2007, 10:46 AM

if your having a microbubble problem? it wont make the skimmer any better

Jason25 · 09-30-2007, 10:49 AM

Ok cool I didn't even put it in the tank yet, it just came yesterday.Thanks for the help Steve.

AQTCJAK · 09-30-2007, 11:11 AM

Jason Vicki & I actually have 2 Bakpacs we are going t dd chatto to the chamber than normally has the bio bali mini refuge if you will

Jason25 · 09-30-2007, 11:18 AM

Jack what is chatto?

AQTCJAK · 09-30-2007, 11:32 AM

the grass plant life that people but in the refuguims. I am sure someone has plenty to give away

panmanmatt · 09-30-2007, 12:45 PM

he's referring to chaetomorpha macro algae, also known as brillo algae. It is a great exporter of excess nutrients.

09-30-2007, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Cpr Bakpak Skimmer Ok so I recently purchased this skimmer from a member on here for a great proce and it arrived yesterday in great shape, excellent packaging. So anyway my questions is the skimmer is supposed to have a biological media in it so I need to buy some, I will post the link so you guys can see the media it requires, is this the best media to use, is it required at all? I have no experience with skimmers so I could use some help, suggestions or anything else you guys find important. CPR AQUATIC, INC - Bio-Bale Biological Filter Medium

09-30-2007, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer Hi Jason, the bio bale is the same as bio balls as a place for bacteria to grow, not really desirable for a reef, you could put some coarse foam instead but you will have to clean it every couple of days,I beleive the media is to help restrict flow and minimize bubbles, maybe charcoal in a mesh bag? steve

09-30-2007, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer Ok so would I be better off buying this? Also is it ok to run the skimmer with nothing in it? I do have my canister running with bio media in it. (Didn't take that stuff out yet as suggested a few days ago) CPR Bak-Pak 2 Bubble Trap, Internal (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Protein Skimmers > Accessories )

09-30-2007, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer if your having a microbubble problem? it wont make the skimmer any better

09-30-2007, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer Ok cool I didn't even put it in the tank yet, it just came yesterday.Thanks for the help Steve.

09-30-2007, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,111 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer Jason Vicki & I actually have 2 Bakpacs we are going t dd chatto to the chamber than normally has the bio bali mini refuge if you will __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

09-30-2007, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer Jack what is chatto?

09-30-2007, 11:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,111 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer the grass plant life that people but in the refuguims. I am sure someone has plenty to give away __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

09-30-2007, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
panmanmatt Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 1,978 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cpr Bakpak Skimmer he's referring to chaetomorpha macro algae, also known as brillo algae. It is a great exporter of excess nutrients. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

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