The Bottom Line
These are very popular hang-on-tank units that are more expensive than other protein skimmers on the market, but are quite efficient, easy to set up and use combination skimmers and biological filters.
Pros
- New and improved models are continually released.
- Combination protein skimmers and biological filters.
- Simple "plug and play" installation.
Cons
- Require regular maintenance for max performance.
- May produce excess bubbles in return flow.
- More expensive than most other skimmers.
Description
- Manufactured by CPR Aquatic, Inc.
- Easy to set up, use, and clean units.
- No extra plumbing required, just hang on tank and plug in.
- Bubble dwell time is increased by the counter-current flow in the skimmer column.
- Bak-Pak2 and Bak-Pak2R are for up to 60 gallons, or multiple units can be used for larger tanks.
- Bak-Pak2 designed for use on non-reef tanks that require biological filtration.
- Bak-Pak2R designed for use on reef tanks where biological filtration is not necessary.
- Bak-Pak Dual unit is now available for 100 gallons, or multiple units can be used for larger tanks.
- With two skimmers and a bio-filter chamber, the Dual Pak provides complete hang-on filtration.
- Many other features, as well as accessories available on all units.
Guide Review - CPR Cyclone Bak-Pak Series Protein Skimmers
Even though a little more expensive than other skimmers, CPR Aquatic Cyclone Bak-Paks are said to be one of the most popular combination protein skimmer and biological filtration units on the market. They are well constructed all in one units that use a Rio 600 pump for operation. Easy to set up and use, new generation models are continually being released. With improved features such as the incorporation of an easy to clean intake tube, an enclosed directional outflow to reduce salt splash and micro-bubbles entering into the tank, and more, it is no wonder these combo skimming and biological filtration units are so highly rated.
