malkore
Aquarium Advice Addict
Ok, so I'm thoroughly fed up with the Rio pump that comes with the CPR bak-pak skimmers. I've cleaned it twice, but it only runs about 33% as well as it did when it was new. Bubbles in the chamber are significantly reduced, and any skimmate I get is weak, compared to October 2004 when I first set it up.
I've heard you can hookup a Maxi-jet powerhead to these and it'll do a better job. If anything, it's a more reliable pump brand.
So, I'm gonna do a little googling, but if anyone has done this and can share advice, including what model Maxi-jet has the best flow for a CPR Bak-Pak 2R, that'd be great!
*update*
Well I already found some info I felt I should share:
http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/archives/topic/584-1.html
and you can get the venturi adapter here:
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Category_Code=Maxijet&Product_Code=MJ-VENT
I think I'll just reference the Rio that comes with the CPR for the gph flow rate, and find the equivalent maxi-jet model. Sounds like I'll need a couple of fittings to connect the maxi to the CPR intake tube, but that'll be easy enough.
Still, feel free to post any tips if you've done this
I've heard you can hookup a Maxi-jet powerhead to these and it'll do a better job. If anything, it's a more reliable pump brand.
So, I'm gonna do a little googling, but if anyone has done this and can share advice, including what model Maxi-jet has the best flow for a CPR Bak-Pak 2R, that'd be great!
*update*
Well I already found some info I felt I should share:
http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/archives/topic/584-1.html
and you can get the venturi adapter here:
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Category_Code=Maxijet&Product_Code=MJ-VENT
I think I'll just reference the Rio that comes with the CPR for the gph flow rate, and find the equivalent maxi-jet model. Sounds like I'll need a couple of fittings to connect the maxi to the CPR intake tube, but that'll be easy enough.
Still, feel free to post any tips if you've done this