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March 22nd, 2008, 04:47 PM
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quick ???..
i have a bak pak skimmer, rated at 60 gallons on a 75 gallon reef..i was just wondering if i got a bigger power head could i improve the performance of the skimmer?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 reef tank 55 discus tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4 years 
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March 22nd, 2008, 05:28 PM
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Re: quick ???..
I think you need a bigger skimmer and a better one, but just my 2 cents, you usually want one that is rated for more than what you have
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 34 gallon Solana w/ 150 Halide Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Fishing, Outdoors, having fun
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March 22nd, 2008, 06:10 PM
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Re: quick ???..
I agree try and get one that's rated higher
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75G SW Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Ike took it Other Intrests: Gaming(PC)
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March 23rd, 2008, 02:39 AM
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Re: quick ???..
look into the Octopus
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 34 gallon Solana w/ 150 Halide Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Fishing, Outdoors, having fun
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March 23rd, 2008, 04:36 AM
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Re: quick ???..
The best way to go is to get a skimmer rated for twice your tank volume. Skimmer ratings are consistently inflated. If you have a 75 gallon tank, I'd go with something for a 150 gallon tank. It really does make a difference, and using a different powerhead will not change the performance of your skimmer significantly.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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March 23rd, 2008, 04:49 AM
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Re: quick ???..
Do Not Alter The Bak Pak. Contact Cpr For Your Questions On Modifications Of The Cpr Products.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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