I was given a CPR Bak-pak SR2 SUMP model skimmer, brand new, as a gift. I was wondering how i could "rig" this into an HOB skimmer. I thought about getting some acrylic pieces and using silicone to stick them into place to seal off the open water output. Any ideas would be appreciated! Here's a picture for reference.
http://www.amazon.com/CPR-Aquatics-Prot ... 407&sr=8-2
Exact model i have.
Skimmer rigging
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xvCODY
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Re: Skimmer rigging
Also.. Here's what the HOB version looks like.
http://www.amazon.com/CPR-Bak-Pak-2-Pro ... 634&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/CPR-Bak-Pak-2-Pro ... 634&sr=8-1
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Re: Skimmer rigging
Any input?
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Re: Skimmer rigging
For any of those following this thread.. Here's a picture of the "rigged" skimmer. Waiting for the silicone to cure before i test it.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/ ... mer003.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/ ... mer004.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/ ... mer005.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/ ... mer003.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/ ... mer004.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/ ... mer005.jpg
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Failed attempt. Skimmer overflows. Need to make the output hole a few inches lower.
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xvCODY wrote:Failed attempt. Skimmer overflows. Need to make the output hole a few inches lower.
The acela pump in where the water goes in, and the spot where you have the PVC should be where your water comes out. I would maybe make it bigger than 3/4"? I know the outflows on mine are like 1.5" or so. Not sure if that helps, but it may help overflow. Also, I wouldn't make it super long with the filter intake on it. I would just leave it short and stout like you see on the HOB model
Not sure if this is making any sense, but i am trying.
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5.5g: Red Cherry Shrimp and Rams
10g: PZ the Pee Wee (DP), Ghost shrimp, Otos x3
36g: Luau the F8, Zebra nerites x8, sometimes a herd of ghost shrimp for food
60g: Perches the starry blenny, 1 watchman goby Snaps the l.c. hermit, 2 emerald crabs, 1 red crab, 2 turbos, 7 asteas, 2 nerites, 2 clown gobies and 2 firefish gobies (upgrading to a 90 gallon reef)
RIP Yoshi, you are dearly missed <3
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It all makes sense. ;]
I'm visiting another local reefer tomorrow though and i'm gonna trade my skimmer for a good HOB version. Also gonna see what goodies i can pick up for my tank. =D
I'm visiting another local reefer tomorrow though and i'm gonna trade my skimmer for a good HOB version. Also gonna see what goodies i can pick up for my tank. =D
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xvCODY wrote:It all makes sense. ;]
I'm visiting another local reefer tomorrow though and i'm gonna trade my skimmer for a good HOB version. Also gonna see what goodies i can pick up for my tank. =D
Hehe cool! LoL I just spent my fish budget for the next two months: on food and new tank for Luau hehe. No more goodies for me = / .....at least not until May..muahahaha
5.5g: Pond snails
5.5g: Red Cherry Shrimp and Rams
10g: PZ the Pee Wee (DP), Ghost shrimp, Otos x3
36g: Luau the F8, Zebra nerites x8, sometimes a herd of ghost shrimp for food
60g: Perches the starry blenny, 1 watchman goby Snaps the l.c. hermit, 2 emerald crabs, 1 red crab, 2 turbos, 7 asteas, 2 nerites, 2 clown gobies and 2 firefish gobies (upgrading to a 90 gallon reef)
RIP Yoshi, you are dearly missed <3
5.5g: Red Cherry Shrimp and Rams
10g: PZ the Pee Wee (DP), Ghost shrimp, Otos x3
36g: Luau the F8, Zebra nerites x8, sometimes a herd of ghost shrimp for food
60g: Perches the starry blenny, 1 watchman goby Snaps the l.c. hermit, 2 emerald crabs, 1 red crab, 2 turbos, 7 asteas, 2 nerites, 2 clown gobies and 2 firefish gobies (upgrading to a 90 gallon reef)
RIP Yoshi, you are dearly missed <3
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Re: Skimmer rigging
Got my new skimmer. Had to clean it up a bit but it's working great. Red Sea Prizm.
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Re: Skimmer rigging
You may regret getting the prizm, I think many others have had issues with them.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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+1 sadly
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Re: Skimmer rigging
Hey, I have a older model cpr duel bak pak HOB and these skimmers are awesome compare to my Seaclone skimmer and other skimmers that I have used in the past. You should have kept that bak pak and just used it the way you wanted to.
I see you also live in Ky. What part?
I see you also live in Ky. What part?
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Near Owensboro here. Around a 45 minute drive West from Bowling Green. Btw, I been looking for a good fishshopthat carries good looking saltwater fish. I here there is a good one down there. I forget the name of it though.
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I hear The Fish Doctor in OB is good but haven't been there personally. Fishey Business here in BG is good but a little pricey since they control the market. They get shipments on Thursday and Friday if you're going to make a trip down sometime.