Bak Pak 2 Question

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Bruce, Jun 14, 2007.

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Hello everyone,

    Ok so here is the deal. I want to use some carbon again...my tank water isnt looking as...clear as I would like. I have a bak pak 2 and I am thinking of removing the bio bail [​IMG] (blue stuff) and put some carbon bags in there...I have not cleaned that bail for 4 years and...does anything think that the tank losing it will be a problem?
     
    Bruce, Jun 14, 2007
    Bruce, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    That could be the source of your problem. Detritus build up in the biobail. I had one of those years ago and quit using it when it started leaking around the return pipe. lost about 100g+ of water in less then week, couldnt figure out what it was until I notice the water level didnt drop past the powerhead for it.
     
    geekdafied, Jun 14, 2007
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  3. njdevilsfan

    njdevilsfan Flamingo Tongue

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    i have read several post on fish forums of people removing the blue stuff and their tanks crashing right afterwards
    why not just place a small bag of carbon on top of the blue stuff
    i put my phosabsorb bag there
     
    njdevilsfan, Jun 15, 2007
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