bak pak skimmers - Page 2

EdgeKrusher · 10-28-2003, 01:40 PM

I have a minijet 606 in there, was thinking about adding the spare minijet 404 but I'm using that for waterchange make up water at this point. I lost the suction cup attachment for the 404. It seems I get decent flow with just the 606 and the return from the BP. I don't really have a problem gettng rid of the pre-skimmer box, it'd make the tank look bigger, but it isn't in the way either.

FishDaddy · 10-28-2003, 01:51 PM

Edge,

One PH should be fine in that small tank but two would give you the one-low/one-high benefit if you went without the pre-skimmer box. The only thing to watch for is having the right amount of flow for the corals you keep.

Dick

EdgeKrusher · 10-28-2003, 01:57 PM

See I don't have any corals yet so the flow isn't a problem. and you can adjust the minijets flow rate which is nice. I actually have that combo box with the bubble reducer compartment that doesn't really work for much but hiding the heater.

salt creepette · 10-28-2003, 02:02 PM

ok so im not too quick. i just want to verify that I can get a maxijet 1200 for my bak pack to replace the rio, and it appears to come with that venturi kit on reefgeek.com for $19.95, and that is all I would need? will the 1200 fit on the skimmer ok? Have it got it all straight??

EdgeKrusher · 10-28-2003, 02:12 PM

I belive that all you would need. That's a really good deal for that pump. I might call and make sure that the pricing is correct cuz earlier in this post FishDaddy said that they are around $40. but the maxi jet 1200 should fit according to everyone on this thread saying that it does.

HTH

Edge

FishDaddy · 10-28-2003, 02:13 PM

You got it right, SC!!

)

Edge,
Someone else said $40; I mentioned about $19, which is what Premium Aquatics sells them for, plus they charge $4 for the venturi. $40 is waaaaay to high!

Dick

Paradox · 10-28-2003, 02:30 PM

I posted that link after searching multiple sites on the net. That was the cheapest I can find. 60 dollars was the highest. I just purchased from reefgeek and the total plus shipping was areound 25 dollars.

EdgeKrusher · 10-28-2003, 02:38 PM

Nice I think I'll go that route eventually. Thanks for the infor guys.

Edge

techniner · 10-28-2003, 02:48 PM

I found that the bak pak is an excellent skimmer for the money. I also found adding a seaclone along with it does WONDERS.

I leave the Bio Bale in.. And occasionally clean it.. I find at times it does collect alot of junk.. But if you stay ontop of it it also removes the junk as well.. Just my 2 cents...

I run 75 gallon reef with 2 404 Fluvals. Sea Clone.. Bak Bak and a Refuge with a detrite.. and fluro.. kit in it..

aside from loosing an anemone ... it has been sweet..

cath · 10-28-2003, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by FishDaddy
That does have the kit and at a good price.

Here's how it goes together:

Dick

Aha! That picture is an old friend, Dick! Edge- I used Dick's photo there to change to a MJ1200. Works beeeautifully. Don't pay any $40 cath fainting from the thought...

EdgeKrusher · 10-28-2003, 03:22 PM

I'll do that. There's no way I'd pay that much for the MJ1200. I've seen it at my LFS for $25 so I think I'll do that. I can't belive that someone would have the balls to sell one for that much, but it happens. Should I then add the 404?

mandarinfreek · 10-28-2003, 05:48 PM

I use a bak pak on my 75 gal. since I dont have much LR (just starting the tank) I have found that it works supurbly...I get some nassssssty stuff from the cup...one thing that I do is place a rubberband around the cup and raise it off the intake pipe. which is where I think it normally rests. this allows for more bubbles and prevents a lot of straight water from entering the cup.

salt creepette · 10-28-2003, 07:35 PM

mandarin freak, there is supposed to be a black O-ring that goes around the skimmer cup to make its height adjustable. looks like you improvised using rubber bands. some LFSes carry the O-rings, theyre pretty cheap, keep your eyes open for them.

mandarinfreek · 10-28-2003, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by salt creepette
mandarin freak, there is supposed to be a black O-ring that goes around the skimmer cup to make its height adjustable. looks like you improvised using rubber bands. some LFSes carry the O-rings, theyre pretty cheap, keep your eyes open for them.

well I was luckey enough to get my skimmer off a friend for 50$

. tI had no idea that there is supposed to be a ring there. ill definately keep my eyes peeled. Tanks for the info

P.s. what is the BRW Crowd.....

salt creepette · 10-28-2003, 10:53 PM

youre welcome. yeah i bought one of my bak paks off ebay for 80 and it also did not come with that ring. I bought the other one I have used too, and IT didnt have a ring either! but the guy told me about it, so I just kept lookin' till I found it.

BRW = Bizzare Reefin' Women!