To Fuge or not to Fuge- Hang-on Refugiums

[paragrouper]

Not on my iPad. I’ll post something when I get home.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

A cheap way to hob refugium is the 400 or maybe it's 450 bio wheel frash water filters. They have a huge compartment that is blacked out remove everything add algae and small fresh water plant light wala refugium. Cheap

 

[afrokobe]

My biggest concern with adding one to my 25 lagoon would be actually hanging it - I don’t feel like the tank is designed for that kind of weight from that direction.

Lately I’ve been considering building a support for one.

You'll be fine. There is a lot of vertical strength on glass panel as long as you have proper support underneath. I ran my small cpr fuge on a Mr aqua 25 gallon cube for over a year.

 

[Peace River]

Great question @vetteguy53081! I am a fan of refugiums even though I am not running one right now. However, I personally have not had the best of luck with HOB refugiums. I would encourage anyone to put together a step-by-step "here is how I set up my refugium" how-to thread, article, or video. Of course, I would encourage anyone to put together a step-by-step how-to thread or article on just about any reefing topic!

 

[paragrouper]

Do you have photos of this set up?

I have a Fluval Flex 32 Gallon AIO. I mounted the refugium on the back. I did have to modify the inlet in order to clear the AIO, as all my chambers are in use. If you do elect to go with a HOB refugium, measure carefully for fit before you buy.

 

[hikermike]

I have a Fennix with the light they provide and it works great.. Have to clean the small tubes out about every 6 months thaough as they clog with algae. It's about 1 gallon and is filled with culerpa which grows very well. Have never gotten Chaeto to grow in any tank though I think critters are eating it. It has a nice assortment of pods growing also. Just as a precaution I put activated charcoal in the filter when ever I manipulate the culerpa,...just paranoid I guess.