CPR Bak-Pak Protein Skimmer

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great little skimmer by JOSHUA P ROGERS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/6/2009 from Mesa, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I wouldn't use on anything too large, but this skimmer is very cool. I've used this on a 55, 29 and 20 long and it worked great. If you have a small tank this is a great skimmer. high quality, simple to use and clean. The pump is small so it doesn't look so bad. This works much better than the Red Sea Prism. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Well... by SEAN RENOCK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/6/2009 from MASON, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: Pro's It seems to be working fine. I would recommend it to others because it does the job needed. Con's I like the system but it did take some manipulating to eliminate the noise caused by vibration of the powerhead. The system also creates microbubbles that are kind of annoying. I waited the 48hrs as advised in the directions but still microbubbles. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!! by JARED

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 9/5/2009 from NEWARK, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: It works a lot better than the SeaClone 100 I bought. The best protein skimmer without spending a fortune. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by Kristen

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/14/2009 from GALVESTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: Used this to replace a cheap skimmer I had originally bought. I immediately saw skimmate being deposited in the cup. Great protein skimmer! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great product! by Baltimore Bryan

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/3/2009

Comments: This started pulling out gunk out of the water in less than 24 hours, and now pulls out a good amount of dark skimmage daily. I never knew there was so much waste in my tank! Easy to install and adjust. It produced a little microbubbles at first, but with the bubble trap, all bubbles were eliminated within a day or two. Overall, great product! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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BEST by MATTHEW MONCADA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/6/2009 from MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: This is the best skimmer out there, better than Remora. When you do the needle wheel mod and the airstone mod, it GREATLY INCREASES OUTPUT. FOR ALL YOU WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT NOISE, PUT AN AIRSTONE IN THE PLACE OF THE AIR CONTROL VALVE/SILENCER. IT ALLOWES FULL AIR TO BE DRAWN IN WHILE MAKING IT TOTALLY SILENT. NO NOISE WHATSOEVER!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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BakPak2 on Eclipse 3 Hood by ALEXANDER DIAZ

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/29/2009 from MAHWAH, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: I have the BakPak2 on a 29gallon with an Eclipse 3 hood that I modified to accept it. It is a tight fit and was not simple, but can be done. From a performance perspective, the BakPak2 is wonderful. Began to work immediately and has produced amazing results. I did have a lot of micro-bubbles the first 48 hours, but they eventually disappeared. The only draw back is how loud it is. I wish it were quieter. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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This Sucker Really Works by RICHARD SCOVILL

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/22/2009 from EUGENE, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: Do yourself a favor and buy this skimmer. I have spend over $750 on all kinds of fancy skimmers over the years and have always been disappointed. This skimmer is the cheapest but the best skimmer I have ever had. Your tank will love you for it. Easy install. Started working within 24 hours. Filled the first cup of green stuff in 48 hours. Very impressive. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

BUBBLES by JASON KIPKE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/18/2009 from SAN FRANCISCO, CA UNITED STATE

Comments: UNLESS YOU LOVE AN AQUARIUM FULL OF MICRO BUBBLES!!!!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS SKIMMER!!!!!!!!!! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Best Hang On Skimmer Period by SLATER2099

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/26/2009 from HOUSTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I purchased my first and only CPR Bak-Pak Protein Skimmer for a 55 gallon back in 1997 (12 years ago!) I am only on my second powerhead. But the sump/skimmer and bio all still work like new. To me its amazing that I have no leaks after 12 years of heavy duty use. I am using my orginal CBR BAK-PAK from 1997 and a CPR CY192 on a 90 gallon Fish only. Last I still have a Blue Regal Tang that is over 10 years old thanks to the super efficient CPR BAK PAK Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Fantastic Skimmer!! by CHERYL L DAVID

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/28/2009 from KALAMAZOO, MI UNITED STATES

Comments: This is so EASY to put together and does a WONDERFUL JOB!!! would highly recommend! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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CPR Bak-Pak Rules by JOHN SOJKA

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/24/2009 from GAINESVILLE, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have this on my 55 gal reef tank. Its instructions lacked, so I had to surf the net for instructions or pictures of how others set up their Bak-Pak. Other than that, it rules! Although I don't have to, I empty the cup every day and usually find 1/4" of green sludge. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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be patient by MICHAEL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/4/2009 from MODESTO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I am using this on my 20 gallon reef and it works well. There are lots of micro bubbles at start up which worried me but after a few hours they cleared up.Consistently pulls a half cup every other day.A little noisy but it does the job. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer ******* by SHANNON PENCE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/30/2009 from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO UNITED ST

Comments: What a great skimmer after one day started producing skimate. CPR hit this one on the mark. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Ok but better than remora by reeferX

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/27/2009 from CARROLLTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: Have used this for a year on my 28G reef. Do not put media bags near return(inside skimmer). I woke to find 4 gal of water of water on floor. Skimmate is watery like remora, but is less noisy. You should be able to find a better HOB for the money. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Crystal Clear 55g by FRANCISCO TORRES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/24/2008 from CHICAGO, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: I just bought this skimmer and it is Excellent for my 55g don't know what that other guy was complaining about who gave a 1 star but it already has my 55 looking Crystal Clear better than what my Berlin was doing it's performance dies out after a few months hopefully this one doesn't but right now I am very impressed with the Purchase and the water clarity.... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great by GERARDO QUEZADA

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/25/2008 from INGLEWOOD, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Very good product. Helps to clean my tank and also it is easy to use. It really helps to maintain my tank clean. I use it for my 110gallons tank. It take away the excesive food. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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CPR Bak-Pak Dual Pak Protein S by MARY ANN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/17/2008

Comments: Easy to assemble, sleek design. It works very well in cleaning up the waste from the aquarium however, be careful not to place it near electrical cords because the collection cups can get full & overflow--a fire hazard! I usually adjust the flow especially when I leave for work for safety. Collection cups are too small-had to empty once or twice everyday but it does an excellent job in keeping the water clear. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Pretty Happy by NICHOLAS VAN DUYN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/5/2008 from CYPRESS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I like the skimmer. It's so far doing a great job. Wish the air filters that control the air coming into the jets were easier to set to even on both sides if that makes sense. overall happy : ) Sashima, BLS Cypress Chapter Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Bak-Pak / No flack by Mr T

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/14/2008 from SPRINGFIELD, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: This is my first experience with a skimmer. I was attracted to it primarily because it fit into the tight space behind my tank. Since I've not had experience with a skimmer, I can't say how well it's doing. On another note, I did find the "instructions" not much more than useless. I felt some of the information was either incomplete or contradictory. Since my profession involves writing instructions, I found these somewhat frustrating. They left me with several unanswered questions. Fortunately, assembly was simple but, as mentioned earlier I'm not really sure how well the skimmer is performing. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

Berlin air lifts are better by WILLIAM LONGAZEL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/9/2008 from LOUISVILLE, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: This thing has been a constant battle and pain from day one. Micro bubbles are continuous even after cleaning. Fish hang around on the other end of the tank away from the bubbles. It is hanging on the side of a 55gal. Poor mounting bracket. I have no idea what the bracket was designed for. It won't fit any of the several tanks that I own. CPR needs to go back to the drawing board on this one. Not happy with the skimming capabilities of it either. That is all I have to say. I am looking for another skimmer to replace it if the bubbles don't stop. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer! by NekoMimiMode^^

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/2/2008

Comments: I've use this skimmer over 2 years on my 20gal. reef. produces dark stinky slugde. clean cup every 5days to 1-1.5 week. I have use 3 additional pumps with this skimmer (max-jet 900, max-jet 1200, rio RVT 800) max-jet 900 was okay, until pump slowed down max-jet 1200 was an awesome pump, but kinda noisy. rio RVT 800 was the most quiet pump of all, but the max-jet 1200 produce a bit more microbubbles. current using the rio RVT 800 pump and still getting dark stinky slugde. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by erica

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 2/25/2008 from WICHITA, KS UNITED STATES

Comments: This product was very simple to assemble. So far so good. Relatively quiet and my water looked sparkling after one day. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Worth It! by LYNNE BARTLEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/19/2008 from BOWLING GREEN, KY UNITED STATE

Comments: This protein skimmer is awesome. It does have the bubbles around the power pump, but I do not think it is any big deal, as long as it does not harm the fish. My tank was a mess and it has cleaned it up. The water even smells fresh, like an ocean Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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CPR Bak-Pak by CHAD WEISBRODT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/16/2007 from RALEIGH, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I wanted to give this skimmer a while to break in before I typed up a review. It's been two weeks with it running on a 29g reef in my office. At first it produced a great amount of micro-bubbles and noise. Though as time a passed both the bubbles and the noise have really dropped to an acceptable level. Also, even from the very beginning it has been producing a good amount of skimmate regularly. However, I did find that at first it was a little troublesome to get balanced on the back of the tank with only a single acrylic support bar (on the left). After filled it holds it's place though. All in all I'm glad that I picked it up. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GOOD SKIMMER by XERO22

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/9/2007 from HAYWARD, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: JUST INSTALLED THIS SKIMMER TO MY TANK AND IT WAS VERY EASY. INSTRUCTIONS WERE VERY LACKING AS THEY SHOULD SAY HOW A PROPERLY ADJUSTED SKIMMER SHOULD OPERATE AND LOOK LIKE. SKIMMER IS VERY QUIET AND EFFECIENT. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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fantastic! by Nic

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/27/2007 from MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: Amazing how much this gets out of my tank. About every 3 days I am getting black bubbles. I leave the valve totally open all the time, not sure how it would do being less noisy... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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outstanding unit by matt

Comments: I use this unit on my 29g reef and it works very well. Never had a problem. On Initial start and after cleaning it will produce micro bubbles for a few hours even with the bubble reducer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Quite, efficent, easy adjust. by richnpoor

Comments: Easiest skimmer I ever adjusted, virtually silent IMO. Pump requires occasional cleaning in heavily stocked tank. Loved it on my 37, currently on my 90. get the internal bubble trap, toss the biobail. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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simple and bulletproof by CARL HOWARD

Comments: I have one simple and bulletproof. If they made a smaller version for quarantine tanks, I'd buy it. They could also sell in-sump versions for uniquariums. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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The best skimmer.. forget sump by cbane

Comments: This thing is awesome..set it on the back add water plug it in and go. Give a little time to break-in and fine tune.. and man she takes off. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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VERY NOISY by Tim

Comments: Although the performance has been excellent, this filter is very noisy. Further, if this is the only filter component, it definately requires the surface skimmer attachement Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AWESOME by M

Comments: I love my bak pak, it keeps my 55 crystal clear. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GOOD VALUE by FUNKYMAN

Comments: Great skimmer for the money. Works very well. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by COREY

Comments: Never had an issue with any noise. Its been up and running for 2 years on my 55 reef. The surface skimmer is only needed if you do not have any overflows. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great but niosy by CHRISTIAN DODGE

Comments: Its a wonderful skimmer for medium sized aquariums. Niosy, but great efficiency should buy bubble trap with Bak Pak. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Not great by Happy guy

Comments: I was happy w/ overall desighn but question the filtration. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

CPR review by Louie

Comments: Bought my CPR from this co arrived packed super nice and fast . Either way have have it on my 48 inch long tank . Amazing skimmer not the average junk hang on skimmer I had before . No complaints. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great skimmer by TREY

Comments: Upgraded to this skimmer and is alsome, have to empty the cup every 4 days. It is noisy w/o a canopy but turn the flow down a little bit then not as noisy. Recommended 2nd under the remora but cheaper Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Thumbs Up! by SKIMMING

Comments: VERY nice skimmer, it really is noisy though, If you can get passed that and let it not be an issue to you, skimmer performance is very well! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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CPR great hang on skimmer by Silvia

Comments: I bought this for my 55 gallon as HATE plumbing prefer hang on. Its a great underrated skimmer. Scotch tape the venturi air line facing up you get better skimming and cut the line a bit. Great skimmer Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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