cpr bak pak skimmer ?

[scott270]

i was wanting to bid on a cpr bak pak skimmer, but it says that it is run by a rio 600 and in another post everyone says that rios are loud and break down,does the cpr need to be run with one of these

 

[nm reef]

If I'm not mistaken thats the standard issue on a cpr bacpac....but options are available....cpr has a good web site with available info on their products.....I've used a cpr bacpac 2r with the rio600 for more than a year now(its currently on my 55 fowlr/dsb)...no major problems.....in my opinion a better than average skimmer for 55 gal or less.......but who am I to say...its the only skimmer I've ever used except for an experiment with a old dilapidated sea clone that failed.....*_^

 

[hondo]

The CPR website <a href="http://www.cprusa.com" target="_blank">www.cprusa.com</a> can help you with retrofitting the bakpak with a maxijet. I have had one for about 8 months and except for having to tear the powerhead apart for cleaning monthly it is a good skimmer. If your tank is a 75 you would probably be better off with a sump and get a better skimmer as this unit does put one more unsightly powerhead into your tank.

 

[ebeckels]

I have a cpr aquafuge..they come with a rio 600...mine died and i just use a hagen aquaclear 402 instead...it works fine.

 

[scott270]

not really familar with how a sump works,yes i have a 75 and i know the cpr is only supposed to go to 60 but im just not familar with a sump,how it works and what i need

 

[fishman1]

I had 2-BakPak on my 75 be fore changing to a sump. They work great but once a month you will have to clean them up.

 

[scott270]

i just dont really know how to do a sump what do i need,how does it work and how much will it cost