bak pak on a sump?

[Katherine Steichen Rosing]

Hi,

A couple of related issues to my previous post. First, in case it
wasn't clear, I am replacing the 65 gallon with a 75, to get a lower,
longer tank. The 65 has been difficult to light and maintain, etc.

I would like use my Bak Pak II skimmer as a hang-on on a 20L sump, in
order to save money and avoid buying a new skimmer. The Bak Pak has
been working very very well for me in the 65 gallon, in addition to the
live rock. (it has been modified with a maxi-jet pump, and an
additional airstone in the chamber)

I know this is not ideal, but I don't understand what the reasons are
why I shouldn't do this?

Any recommendations on a better skimmer for the sump? Good but
affordable models?

Thanks

[Ken]

A lot depends on the bio load of your tank, but I know the BakPac is
only rated for 55gals. When I upgraded to my bigger tank I replaced my
Bakpac with an AquaC whcih has worked really well.

Ken

Katherine Steichen Rosing > wrote in message >...
> Hi,
>
> A couple of related issues to my previous post. First, in case it
> wasn't clear, I am replacing the 65 gallon with a 75, to get a lower,
> longer tank. The 65 has been difficult to light and maintain, etc.
>
> I would like use my Bak Pak II skimmer as a hang-on on a 20L sump, in
> order to save money and avoid buying a new skimmer. The Bak Pak has
> been working very very well for me in the 65 gallon, in addition to the
> live rock. (it has been modified with a maxi-jet pump, and an
> additional airstone in the chamber)
>
> I know this is not ideal, but I don't understand what the reasons are
> why I shouldn't do this?
>
> Any recommendations on a better skimmer for the sump? Good but
> affordable models?
>
> Thanks

[Robert D. Mills]

Your Bak-Pak II MIGHT do.
That's what I use on my 25 gal, at work.
It might be a little small for a 75 gal tank.

For a sump, you can't beat the Aqua-C Urchin.
(without adding a "0") There's better out there, but they're a
fortune.

They adjust just (?) like the Bak-Paks do.

I have the Pro version (the bigger one) in my 20 gal sump under my 75
gal tank at home.

Works great. NO fuss.

Bob



On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 10:58:38 -0500, Katherine Steichen Rosing
> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>A couple of related issues to my previous post. First, in case it
>wasn't clear, I am replacing the 65 gallon with a 75, to get a lower,
>longer tank. The 65 has been difficult to light and maintain, etc.
>
>I would like use my Bak Pak II skimmer as a hang-on on a 20L sump, in
>order to save money and avoid buying a new skimmer. The Bak Pak has
>been working very very well for me in the 65 gallon, in addition to the
>live rock. (it has been modified with a maxi-jet pump, and an
>additional airstone in the chamber)
>
>I know this is not ideal, but I don't understand what the reasons are
>why I shouldn't do this?
>
>Any recommendations on a better skimmer for the sump? Good but
>affordable models?
>
>Thanks

[Katherine Steichen Rosing]

Thanks Bob!

Robert D. Mills wrote:
> Your Bak-Pak II MIGHT do.
> That's what I use on my 25 gal, at work.
> It might be a little small for a 75 gal tank.
>
> For a sump, you can't beat the Aqua-C Urchin.
> (without adding a "0") There's better out there, but they're a
> fortune.
>
> They adjust just (?) like the Bak-Paks do.
>
> I have the Pro version (the bigger one) in my 20 gal sump under my 75
> gal tank at home.
>
> Works great. NO fuss.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 10:58:38 -0500, Katherine Steichen Rosing
> > wrote:
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>A couple of related issues to my previous post. First, in case it
>>wasn't clear, I am replacing the 65 gallon with a 75, to get a lower,
>>longer tank. The 65 has been difficult to light and maintain, etc.
>>
>>I would like use my Bak Pak II skimmer as a hang-on on a 20L sump, in
>>order to save money and avoid buying a new skimmer. The Bak Pak has
>>been working very very well for me in the 65 gallon, in addition to the
>>live rock. (it has been modified with a maxi-jet pump, and an
>>additional airstone in the chamber)
>>
>>I know this is not ideal, but I don't understand what the reasons are
>>why I shouldn't do this?
>>
>>Any recommendations on a better skimmer for the sump? Good but
>>affordable models?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>