Siejuban Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I have a 5gal Minibow, just set up with LS, no LR yet (they are on the way by mail). I use a Aquaclear Mini and the back of the Minibow is not covered or painted, so light can pass thru the tank to the HOB filter, so, can this Auqaclear Mini be a refug? if Yes, shay should I do with it? Link to comment
wetworx101 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 you should really do a search before posting this question for the 100th time... Link to comment
Siejuban Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 Yeap, I DO research, what I WANT to know is if AguaClear Mini Suitable to be a refug, I heard ppl using Aguaclear 500, not Mini, THANKS FOR YOUR KINDLY REPLY, although I don't like this mood in replying. Link to comment
Beaker Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 CALM DOWN!!! J/K What wetworx101 is refering to is a search on this site, not general research. Use this: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/search.php?s= I did a search here for what you're looking for and wetworx101 actually posted some great info on the subject. What he was getting at is that always do a search here before posting to see if anyone already asked the same question. That way he doesn't have to repeat himself every other week. Now I'm not going to post a link to the thread because I want to be an ass and make you find it. HTH!!! Link to comment
~_~ Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Post the link I never seen any thread about a aquaclear mini fuge either... Link to comment
wetworx101 Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Okay, he got me on a technicality, I gotta admit. I dont recall seeing anything smaller than a AC150 being used, but that doesnt mean it would be any different, just smaller. I have to question the usefulness of such a small fuge however, as well as a practical way of fitting a decent light on such a small filter...what is the area of that chamber on a ACmini? like 2"x3"? I suppose maybe a 5w power compact might fit, or a LED light...but I would use a much bigger AC personally. I have considered it before, but I would prolly use a AC500...lottsa space. Its just my practice, but I try to make my fuges at least 1/2 the volume of the main tank, not that that is needed to benefit, but I rely on a fuge to do 90% of my filtration with the LR. Link to comment
MrConclusion Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 If you're considering the AQ-mini because you already have one, then there's no problem not to use it. Put a few thumb-sized chunks of live rock in the bottom, and a wad of macroalgae in the top. turn the flow to the lowest setting. Leave the top off so that it gets more light, and trim back the macroalgae as often as possible. I have both an AQ-150 and an AQ-300 running as refugiums, and they work great. Link to comment
okinamgagoka Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 mr conclusion, can you post some pics of the AQ 150 and 300. i'm planning on doing this and need all the help i can get. Thanks. Link to comment
Siejuban Posted September 22, 2003 Author Share Posted September 22, 2003 I am planning to upgrade my HOB to either AC 200 or 300 for my 5gal Minibow, so it is much better if there is some photo how to set it up, and I will also put the heater there. My problem is I dont have small chunks of LR. Can I use LS from my tank instead? Link to comment
ELGORDOINAVW Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 ney, your hob will probably blow all the sand out Link to comment
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