CPR BakPakII question

techno2 · 03-31-2008, 04:30 PM

OK, So my BakPak has ben running for a couple weeks now and I have a couple questions.

I get good foam bubbles in the cups and they are collecting a slimey brown stuff. But in addition, from time to time the cup fills with a brownish water as well.

1.) Is this normal ?

I hear they need to break in before the micro bubbles go away. Again, the bubbles aren't constant but they are there more than they are not. They come out the two ports into the tank. Just makes the tank look cloudy is all.

2.)
Are the default pumps adjustable ?
Will they go away over more time ?
Is there a way to stop them ?

\Cheers

techno2 · 04-01-2008, 05:41 AM

techno2 · 04-01-2008, 03:49 PM

ell,
Let me see If I can answer this for you.
Well wait, I submitted it. Well why am I answering ? I dont know, now one has replied.

I dont know, what should I do... I don't know, can't we just sit here and talk to ourselves.

Yes you can, but some might think you are crazy.

Oh the horror....

Help me ObiWon help me...

Matt Rogers · 04-01-2008, 03:54 PM

Jeez you must smell bad. lol!

Brownish water in cup is normal. There is some debate on how brown. I liked mine pretty dark.

Microbubbles will go down in time. You might be able to rig some floss on the output in a filter sock for now.

Can't answer the pump question. Maybe ObiWon can or somebody here!

techno2 · 04-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Rogers

Jeez you must smell bad. lol!

Brownish water in cup is normal. There is some debate on how brown. I liked mine pretty dark.

Microbubbles will go down in time. You might be able to rig some floss on the output in a filter sock for now.

Can't answer the pump question. Maybe ObiWon can or somebody here!

Oooo, Oooo, I got a live one....

I am more concerned about the level of actual water. As if it goes to high, well, it could be messy. Yeh its brown water but its water after all. The sludge I can deal with but the water can overflow. Is something wrong ?

Is this normal ? I am emptying twice a day sometimes.

Matt Rogers · 04-01-2008, 04:20 PM

You can adjust the height of the cup on those right? Raise it a bit to darken skimmate.

Matt Rogers · 04-01-2008, 04:22 PM

This might help ya:
Octopus Hang On Back Skimmer

techno2 · 04-01-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Rogers

This might help ya:
Octopus Hang On Back Skimmer

Ahh, Ok, very similar so I guess I am OK.

\Cheers

Matt Rogers · 04-01-2008, 05:30 PM

Try moving the cup a little higher.

techno2 · 04-01-2008, 05:59 PM

OK, THanks
I slide the Oring so now it is 1/8" below water line.

Lets see if the water level subsides.

What is the maintenance schedule on Skimmers ? I usually take the filters out monthly to wash them out and stuff. Is the skimmer on a similar schedule ?

Taking it off, washing it out and cleaning the pumps ?

Sorry, this is my first skimmer..

\Cheers.

03-31-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
techno2 Millepora Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 936 Skin: Mint Karma: 1221	CPR BakPakII question OK, So my BakPak has ben running for a couple weeks now and I have a couple questions. I get good foam bubbles in the cups and they are collecting a slimey brown stuff. But in addition, from time to time the cup fills with a brownish water as well. 1.) Is this normal ? I hear they need to break in before the micro bubbles go away. Again, the bubbles aren't constant but they are there more than they are not. They come out the two ports into the tank. Just makes the tank look cloudy is all. 2.) Are the default pumps adjustable ? Will they go away over more time ? Is there a way to stop them ? \Cheers

04-01-2008, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 40 Posts: 9,086 Skin: Mint Karma: 55257	Jeez you must smell bad. lol! Brownish water in cup is normal. There is some debate on how brown. I liked mine pretty dark. Microbubbles will go down in time. You might be able to rig some floss on the output in a filter sock for now. Can't answer the pump question. Maybe ObiWon can or somebody here! _________ Go slow, let it grow. My tank build thread <-- Support 3reef! - Now with monthly option for only $2! 3reef shirts here! - Now with free bumper stickers! Help Me with unanwered posts! Promote!

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04-01-2008, 05:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
techno2 Millepora Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 936 Skin: Mint Karma: 1221

04-01-2008, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
techno2 Millepora Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 936 Skin: Mint Karma: 1221	ell, Let me see If I can answer this for you. Well wait, I submitted it. Well why am I answering ? I dont know, now one has replied. I dont know, what should I do... I don't know, can't we just sit here and talk to ourselves. Yes you can, but some might think you are crazy. Oh the horror.... Help me ObiWon help me...

04-01-2008, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 40 Posts: 9,086 Skin: Mint Karma: 55257	You can adjust the height of the cup on those right? Raise it a bit to darken skimmate.

04-01-2008, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 40 Posts: 9,086 Skin: Mint Karma: 55257	This might help ya: Octopus Hang On Back Skimmer

04-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 40 Posts: 9,086 Skin: Mint Karma: 55257	Try moving the cup a little higher.

04-01-2008, 05:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
techno2 Millepora Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 936 Skin: Mint Karma: 1221	OK, THanks I slide the Oring so now it is 1/8" below water line. Lets see if the water level subsides. What is the maintenance schedule on Skimmers ? I usually take the filters out monthly to wash them out and stuff. Is the skimmer on a similar schedule ? Taking it off, washing it out and cleaning the pumps ? Sorry, this is my first skimmer.. \Cheers.