Is a CPR Bak-Pak enough???

spleify · 03/16/2007, 06:27 PM

I have a 55 gal fish only tank and I am in the process of setting up a 15 gal refugium. Is a CPRBak-Pak 2 and an Emporer 400 gonna be enough filtration? Thanks in advance for any help.

bertoni · 03/16/2007, 08:28 PM

I wouldn't use the Emperor. The BakPak 2 isn't a very strong skimmer for that size tank, from what I can tell from mine. I'd get something else, personally.

sjj80 · 03/16/2007, 09:30 PM

I agree with bertoni, get rid of the emepror and invest in a better skimmer. I'd reccommend getting a skimmer rated for a tank larger than your 55g for the reason that you may want to upgrade to a bigger tank later and if you already have a big enough skimmer that will be one less thing to worry about. Also higher rated skimmers come with stronger pumps and therefor will do better skimming.

Stinkyfish1 · 03/16/2007, 10:08 PM

I have a backpack on my 40g tall and had on my 60g which is now a freshwater. It wasn't up to par for the 60g but is ok for the 40. CPR rates it for up to a 60 but of corse they exagerate it so it sells more.

chkra_hp · 03/16/2007, 11:09 PM

I use AquaC Remora with Mj1200 for my 45gal. work great i think u should get that one too.

pjf · 03/17/2007, 05:44 PM

I would not use a hang-on-back (HOB) skimmer or any skimmer that cannot produce at least a cup of skimmate a day in a heavily stocked system.

The Remora skimmers cannot produce a cup of skimmate a day. The Remora manufacturer only vouches for a half-cup in two weeks of collection. Scroll to the bottom of this webpage: http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/Remora.htm.

HOB skimmers have problems reaching the surface scum and problems with the lower water level in a sump. The pump has to work harder when the water level is lower so there is less pressure for foam generation.

I recommend the Tunze 9010. Initially, the Tunze can be used in your display tank. When your sump is finished, it can be converted to sump use with the included sump kit.

luke33 · 03/17/2007, 08:27 PM

Listen to pjf, you'll be disapointed in teh hot skimmer. Especially if you buy an aqua c remora.

03/16/2007, 06:27 PM	#1
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Is a CPR Bak-Pak enough??? I have a 55 gal fish only tank and I am in the process of setting up a 15 gal refugium. Is a CPRBak-Pak 2 and an Emporer 400 gonna be enough filtration? Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

03/16/2007, 08:28 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I wouldn't use the Emperor. The BakPak 2 isn't a very strong skimmer for that size tank, from what I can tell from mine. I'd get something else, personally. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/16/2007, 09:30 PM	#3
sjj80 Hater of Hair Algae Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,098	I agree with bertoni, get rid of the emepror and invest in a better skimmer. I'd reccommend getting a skimmer rated for a tank larger than your 55g for the reason that you may want to upgrade to a bigger tank later and if you already have a big enough skimmer that will be one less thing to worry about. Also higher rated skimmers come with stronger pumps and therefor will do better skimming. __________________ 90g, two Korallia 4s, EuroReef RS135 skimmer, trying to upgrade my lighting. Current Tank Info: 90g under rehab!

03/16/2007, 10:08 PM	#4
Stinkyfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno NV Posts: 81	I have a backpack on my 40g tall and had on my 60g which is now a freshwater. It wasn't up to par for the 60g but is ok for the 40. CPR rates it for up to a 60 but of corse they exagerate it so it sells more. __________________ 120 half cylinder fowlr setup for the most part, a few easy to keep corals Current Tank Info: I have one tank as of right now 40g tall, 20g sump, reef octopus skimmer, 150w 14k Sunpod, JBJ 1/10 chiller, 300w Hydor inline heater, ViaAqua calcium reactor controlled by Milwaulkee PH controller, Ocean Pulse wavemaker

03/17/2007, 05:44 PM	#6
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	Tunze 9010 I would not use a hang-on-back (HOB) skimmer or any skimmer that cannot produce at least a cup of skimmate a day in a heavily stocked system. The Remora skimmers cannot produce a cup of skimmate a day. The Remora manufacturer only vouches for a half-cup in two weeks of collection. Scroll to the bottom of this webpage: http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/Remora.htm. HOB skimmers have problems reaching the surface scum and problems with the lower water level in a sump. The pump has to work harder when the water level is lower so there is less pressure for foam generation. I recommend the Tunze 9010. Initially, the Tunze can be used in your display tank. When your sump is finished, it can be converted to sump use with the included sump kit.

03/16/2007, 11:09 PM	#5
chkra_hp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 227	I use AquaC Remora with Mj1200 for my 45gal. work great i think u should get that one too.

03/17/2007, 08:27 PM	#7
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Listen to pjf, you'll be disapointed in teh hot skimmer. Especially if you buy an aqua c remora.