HOB Filter or Refugium?

[Kingkold020]

I’m pretty new to the reefing hobby and I just got my 20 gallon long yesterday. I also have an Aqua clear 70 as well. Should I keep it as just the filter or make it into a job refugium?

 

[dank reefer]

Keep it as a filter for now until you get more comfortable with this hobby.

I can assure you that once you do, you will be converting that 20 long into a sump for use on a bigger tank!

My name is Dank Reefer, and I am a Reef Addict!

 

[Kingkold020]

Keep it as a filter for now until you get more comfortable with this hobby.

I can assure you that once you do, you will be converting that 20 long into a sump for use on a bigger tank!

My name is Dank Reefer, and I am a Reef Addict!

Another question then. Should I just use the filter media that comes with it or replace it with something else?

 

[dank reefer]

What media comes with it? If its just filter floss, and carbon use it for now.
I know folks use Marine Pure in HOB filters once they get a Bio load going.

Patience grasshopper

 

[Kingkold020]

What media comes with it? If its just filter floss, and carbon use it for now.
I know folks use Marine Pure in HOB filters once they get a Bio load going.

Patience grasshopper

It comes with activated carbon, foam, and Biomax

 

[DiaTom]

Personally, I would only use the biomax and add more.

 

[Kingkold020]

Personally, I would only use the biomax and add more.

Thank you for the help!