CPR Skimmer

Any opinions on the CPR BAK-PAK2R?

 

I,ve got one on my 60g. Nice system but since it hangs on the back, you can't see whats going on inside. The skimmer is top notch awesome though!! You can probably get a better "bang for your buck" elsewhere. Shop around!!!!

 

Go with their new Aero Force. The Bak Pak is excellent but the AF is superb

 

I modified the AF to work in a sump and it does a great job. I suggest it as well if you want cpr.

 

I can say with 100% confidence I was the first to do that I got a pre-release unit and shaved off the plastic nuts. Works like a charm. Glad to hear others are doing it as well.

 

I also modified the degassing plate with some vinyl tubing so that the water doesn't splash into the sump, but actually flows into the sump at an angle. Basically an extra long degassing plate. I also put a small filter sock on the end of the tubing to catch any possible micro bubbles and to place media and pads in there.

 

pics?

 

I have my CPR hanging on the back of my 29gal bio-cube, just had to notch out the hood and remove that plate thing that is half way down in the first compartment. Keeps the water perfectly clean, it's definetly over kill for the tank but I had to use it somewhere.