I’ve been looking at HOB refugiums and it has me scratching my head why are HOB power filters less expensive than a HOB fuges?!
They are basically the same basic shape but that there are more components in a power filter, ergo costs to those one would think are more.
The fuges I’m looking at...
My Aquamax HOB Multi filter with protein filter (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquamaxx-hf-m-hang-on-back-multi-filter-with-protein-skimmer.html) Is leaking out of the seams and I need to know how to fix it before I get 2-3 gallons of water dunked onto my carpet.
It is about a year old now and...
Hey guys, new reefer here with a 75 gallon tank using 2 tidal 75 HOB’s as I cannot use a sump. I’m wondering what should be in the filters to provide optimal mechanical filtration? Currently I use a sponge, filter floss, and bio media and my tank always seems pretty dirty it has never been...
“Out for delivery” per says Amazon.
I’m upgrading all my equipment one piece at a time on the 29g mixed reef. Today’s arrival is the Seachem Tidal 55 HOB filter to replace the horrible and undersized Aqua-Tech filter.
My question for R2R is which route do I go for a smooth transition?
1.) Just...
I’ve seen people say to run both at once, or use as much filter media as possible in the new filter.
however, is this necessary and if so why? I replace my sponges often, just whenever they seem too dirty after a rinse. Is this not just like replacing the HOB altogether?
Currently running the filtration that came with my aquarium but looking to upgrade before adding too much bioload. My research has told me the filter does well with a light to medium bioload but not much more.
Unfortunately when setting up my tank there was so much information that a sump...
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I won two Noo-Psyche K7 V3 140 Watt LEDs in a giveaway on R2R and was asked to record my coral growth over a two-month period, updating this thread week-over-week in that time. This presented a unique opportunity, as I was planning to set up a 40-gallon breeder...