good skimmer?

[kilo]

CPR AQUATIC, INC - Bak Pak 2R

a friend of mine is selling for $60, is it worth it? or would i be better off saving for a different one? anyone have this? pros/cons

thanks

 

[Grouper954]

I have it......bought if for $50 off my buddy, used.

It seems to work good although I need to break down the pump & clean the internals. It does collect a fair amount of skim mate, though. Just a bit noisy.

 

[kilo]

how loud?

 

[slm32123]

mine isnt loud. and its one of the older ones. about 5 years at least

 

[AmberSunrise]

I love my Reef Octopus skimmers I have both HOB models and they are great. Very quiet, dont run hot and dont give me bubbles or over flow issues.

 

[kilo]

how did you guys get rid of the bubbles in the tank? i have it now and im trying to get it running perfect

 

[AmberSunrise]

how did you guys get rid of the bubbles in the tank? i have it now and im trying to get it running perfect

Sometimes it just takes time to break in. I think mine took about a week to really get going