HOB Refugium

[Jenna Ann]

http://www.amazon.com/HB-210-FR-External-R...ox+%2B+Air+Pump

 

Has anyone tried one of these? What are your thoughts?

[uaiu]

Someone got one of these , search the forum for it, I'd link you but im on my phone

[chrssprngs]

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/lofiversio...hp/t306583.html

[GokesReef]

Most people say they're great but the pump will need to be upgraded.

[chrssprngs]

Not if you are using it fora refugium and get the aqua pump and not the air pump.

[Marine Depot]

I have experience with these breeder boxes as they are sold under different brands. Instead of using an air pump, I hooked up a Mini-Jet 404 pump with 1/2" tubing as it fits perfectly onto the inlet pipe without the airline fitting adapter. I found this to provide a lot more water flow into the refugium than with an air pump. All in all, these HOB refugiums work quite well and are inexpensive.

 

Dan

[GokesReef]

Not if you are using it fora refugium and get the aqua pump and not the air pump.

 

Most LFSs only seem to stock the version with the air pump - got a link to where to buy it with the water pump? I'd like to get one of these soon, myself, but don't want to have to rip apart a filter and mod this thing.

[Jenna Ann]

I'm really appreciating all this info! I see on the Finnex site they have it with the option to get the aquapump as suggested and you can get it with a light too. I'm wondering if all this would suffice on a 10g or would a power head be needed in the display tank for additional circulation? Or perhaps use the finnex HOB in tandem with an AC20 for circulation and chemical filtration?

[Veng]

I'd go with a Koralla 425 power head and a HOB, well actually I did. My 10G has a AC70 & 425 on it. If I were to do it again, I'd probably go with the AC110 for a little more space. I would not 2 to HOBs for flow though.

[chrssprngs]

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/lofiversio...hp/t306583.html

 

If you read this thread, you will save yourself some time. The questions you are asking are answered. That is why I linked it earlier.

[Jenna Ann]

I have read it. Thank you for sharing it!

[Jenna Ann]

I'd go with a Koralla 425 power head and a HOB, well actually I did. My 10G has a AC70 & 425 on it. If I were to do it again, I'd probably go with the AC110 for a little more space. I would not 2 to HOBs for flow though.

 

I'm trying to avoid the power head in the DT if possible.

[ReefNoobie21]

is the the pump that it comes with that is rated 40gph enough for the fuge or should I go wtih something more? I have a spare cobalt pump rated at about 108gph? that i have lying around that i can maybe diy into the fuge or is this too much?

[Mstefa1]

You want low flow in a refugium.

[Veng]

No need for.high flow in a fuge

[Mstefa1]

I'm trying to avoid the power head in the DT if possible.

 

You need a power head in the display - no way around it. If you don't want the bulk then splurge for an MP10. But I'm assuming that an MP10 is out of your budget since your looking for a budget fuge. I'm sure the fuge you linked to will be fine. Just don't expect top shelf quality.