Bak Pak 2 as Refugium

Graytaz · 10/11/2013, 12:20 AM

As many know the Bak Pak 2 has a side with Bio Bale in the return side. I was wanting to take the bio bale out and turn the side in a refugium with Chaeto and copipods. Has anyone done this, will it work, does anyone see a problem with this.

Thanks for ideas and suggestions.

sanababit · 10/11/2013, 08:58 AM

The only problem i see is that the chaeto needs light to survive, and it will start to grow, and will obstruct the water flow causing the skimmer sides to overflow, and since its a hang on back it will spill water outside your tank

Sana

Sugar Magnolia · 10/11/2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sanababit

The only problem i see is that the chaeto needs light to survive, and it will start to grow, and will obstruct the water flow causing the skimmer sides to overflow, and since its a hang on back it will spill water outside your tank

Sana

Agreed. I wouldn't risk it. Why not use an Aquaclear (now FLuval) hang on back filter instead. You can purchase a clip on light for it.

saf1 · 10/11/2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Graytaz

As many know the Bak Pak 2 has a side with Bio Bale in the return side. I was wanting to take the bio bale out and turn the side in a refugium with Chaeto and copipods. Has anyone done this, will it work, does anyone see a problem with this.

Thanks for ideas and suggestions.

I have used a Bak Pak before and would never recommend using the bio bale. I always end up tossing that stuff since it is nothing more than a source of nitrates. Like others, not sure if growing cheto in there would be wise. You could easy enough I believe though by adding a in-tank media in/water light. No different than say adding that to the back of a tank like the Bio Cubes, etc.

But I'd recommend removing the bio bale if you haven't already.

Graytaz · 10/12/2013, 10:10 AM

I have a aquaclear 50 on it now. that's what im using for the refugium. I was wondering if it would work. was wanting to eliminate one...

10/11/2013, 12:20 AM	#1
Graytaz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 19	Bak Pak 2 as Refugium As many know the Bak Pak 2 has a side with Bio Bale in the return side. I was wanting to take the bio bale out and turn the side in a refugium with Chaeto and copipods. Has anyone done this, will it work, does anyone see a problem with this. Thanks for ideas and suggestions.

10/11/2013, 08:58 AM	#2
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	The only problem i see is that the chaeto needs light to survive, and it will start to grow, and will obstruct the water flow causing the skimmer sides to overflow, and since its a hang on back it will spill water outside your tank Sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae

10/12/2013, 10:10 AM	#5
Graytaz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 19	I have a aquaclear 50 on it now. that's what im using for the refugium. I was wondering if it would work. was wanting to eliminate one...