Adding a refugium to AIO Hello Reef Nano instead of filter sock

[Sw33tdave]

I have a Hello Reef AIO 15 gallon system. It is a very new system. The current system has the classic 3 sections in the back
Section 1) Filter Sock
Section 2) Charcoal, ceramic media, filter floss, and heater
Section 3) Return pump with ATO prism and RODI water input

I was looking at pulling the filter sock and putting this submersible light in with some chaeto. Will this work? Also I believe I understand the pros of adding the refugium will be reduced phosphate and nitrate in the tank, better management of ph specifically at night, and adds a place for copepods to set up shop. Please let me know if I am missing something.

I am wondering if this is worth doing, and also what the cons could be to having a small refugium vs a filter sock?

The ultimate goal for this tank is an anemone and pair of clowns along with CUC and a goby/pistol combo, as well as feather dusters.

I appreciate everyone's input!

 

[Rjramos]

Hi! A refugium in back of AIO, is very possible and effective!. I have a 29 biocube I won from R2R in reefapalooza Orlando in 2014, it will be 11 yrs this summer that the tank has been running non stop. I have a thread here on R2R entitled, Rjramos 29 gal biocube. It shows the build and progression of this tank since 2014, and is quite entertaining. I did do some custom plexiglas work with a media basket and refugium basket made to fit 2nd chamber. There is a company out there that makes baskets for AIO. Chamber 1 I have a skimmer. Chamber 3 return pump and top off.

 

[Sw33tdave]

Hi! A refugium in back of AIO, is very possible and effective!. I have a 29 biocube I won from R2R in reefapalooza Orlando in 2014, it will be 11 yrs this summer that the tank has been running non stop. I have a thread here on R2R entitled, Rjramos 29 gal biocube. It shows the build and progression of this tank since 2014, and is quite entertaining. I did do some custom plexiglas work with a media basket and refugium basket made to fit 2nd chamber. There is a company out there that makes baskets for AIO. Chamber 1 I have a skimmer. Chamber 3 return pump and top off.

This rules. I will for sure take a look at this. I was thinking about making my own media basket as well with some plexi so light can get through. I will take a look at your setup.