Customizing Large AquaFuge2 HOB Refugium

[SeanNTX]

Hi Everyone!
I recently ordered the large AquaFuge2 hang on back refugium for my 36 gallon bowfront tank. My plan is to use this and a pseud HOB sump tank. I was planning to add some baffles to create compartments to work like a traditional sump.

I would love to see photos of what you have done with you Aquafuge2's. My initial thoughts are for a media bay, refug bay, and UV bay. I plan to install my heaters here too. Like I said, I am planning this out in my head trying to decide on most efficient way to do this. If someone has travelled this road before me, I'd love to see what you did.

Thanks!
Sean

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[SeanNTX]

So, here is what I came up with today.
First Chamber - water inlet and filter floss with egg crate baffle.
Second Chamber - Future location for IceCap K1-50 Protein Skimmer followed by another egg crate baffle.
Third Chamber - Maxspect Nano Tech Bio Spheres followed by Blue Medium fiber mat
Fourth Chamber - Refugium area. This will be the location for chaetomorphia. Below are 2 blocks of Maxspect Nano Tech Bio Blocks, Maxspect Nano Tech Anaerobic blocks, and my heater.
Fifth Chamber - Exit area lined with Blue medium fiber for organics and Maxspect Nano Tech Clear Cubes.

Everything is installed on the tank and running now. This should be a nice replacement for my Shark Pro 900 filter.

Cheers!
Sean