I'm toying with the idea of adding a refugium to my aio (it would either be in tank or a hang on)... they sell a couple different models online but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these? Looking to house my mangroves and maybe some other macroalgae. What do you think?
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Hang on / In tank Refugium
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I just got the CPR Aquafuge2 HOB in the Large size. I got it mainly for a little extra water volume for my 46g and to provide a safe haven for copepods. It is very nicely built and would be great for planting mangroves if you have a enough room to hang a light above it. I thought about the Finnex HOB they sell on Amazon and I think one other, but they all seemed cheaply made and just waiting for a spill.
Any pics of it setup by any chance?
Not near my tank now, but there are several youtube video reviews out there you can check out.
Where did you mount / run the pump? I'm trying to keep the display area as clean as possible... Sorry for so many questions....
what about a drop algae scrubber? thats what i have for my AIO
DROP.2 drop-in upflow algae scrubber with Green Grabber surfaces - 0.2 cubes feeding per day
DROP.2 drop-in upflow algae scrubber with Green Grabber surfaces - 0.2 cubes feeding per day
following cause I was thinking of doing this on my 36g build.
Now note I had some mangroves on my 54g and had them right in the tank. My plan was to have them 'cover' my overflow which my wife thought was ugly (all the coreline algae). They are slow growing plants and mine never really took off before breaking the tank down.
Now note I had some mangroves on my 54g and had them right in the tank. My plan was to have them 'cover' my overflow which my wife thought was ugly (all the coreline algae). They are slow growing plants and mine never really took off before breaking the tank down.
Not too sure what the algae scrubber is...
Anyone have any that they are looking to sell by any chance?
anyone use the following? or thoughts? Amazon.com : CPR Aquatic AquaFuge 2 Small Hang-on Back Refugium w/ Pump, LED Light & Stand : Pet Supplies I was just looking at my canister filter and ideally I should replace the hoses and return/intake but if I would to spend that much I could spend a little more and get something like this.
I was looking at the CPR but that's a hefty price tag...
The CPR includes a Rio pump that hangs over into the display tank much like a HOB Skimmer does. It hangs near the top so it doesn't hinder the display much. The return part just flows out of a spout at about the water line. As long as you keep your water level right it makes virtually no sound from the water return or the pump.
Agree its costly but that with the light included which I thought wasn't bad
When I got mine I didn't get the light with it. I figured I would just get a clip on light from a hardware store. I haven't gotten one yet and kinda regret not getting the LED that comes with it, but at the time I was strapped for cash.
Hey Mad, if you have a chance I'd love to see a picture of the light with suction cup.
Recently picked up this...
Amazon.com : Finnex External Refugium Breeder Hang-on Box Water Pump, Fuge Ray LED : Pet Supplies
Seriously liking it. I went with the fugeray LED.
Ive got a bit of Cheato in it so i can raise some pods in it and deaigned an algae scrubber for it.
So far would happily buy another if needed.
Amazon.com : Finnex External Refugium Breeder Hang-on Box Water Pump, Fuge Ray LED : Pet Supplies
Seriously liking it. I went with the fugeray LED.
Ive got a bit of Cheato in it so i can raise some pods in it and deaigned an algae scrubber for it.
So far would happily buy another if needed.
Hey Mark... I was looking at that one and might pick it up.