Originally Posted by
gio28
http:///forum/post/3059980
i have heard from several people that this is a great skimmer/filter. i am thinking about putting one on my 36 reef. but there are a couple things about it that i wanted to know...like if the bio-bale it comes with is effective and if not then if i could put something else in its place (if so then what?)...and if its biological filtration abilities are good. thanks
I have the CPR Dual Bak Pak on my 90G. While it skims adequately, I would recommend selecting a different product. Octopus makes a HOB skimmer that is supposed to be much better.
Problems with the Bak Pak -
1 - Tons of micro bubbles. Despite purchasing the internal and external bubble traps, it still is producing way too many.
2 - It's too big. It is ugly in the tank and takes up too much space.
3 - Skimmate tends to be a medium green color, instead of dark black. Dark black is what you want.
