cheap fuge for 30gal? - Aquarium Advice

lmetcalf · 10-20-2009, 12:48 AM

i have an aquarium stand with a tall, narrow, closed in compartment in the middle with a door. Seems like it would be perfect to hide a fuge! Is it possible to set one up in a tall skinny water jug?

Next question: would i be better to set up a mini fuge in a HOB filter? I've got an extra one.

Either way, what should i put in the fuge? What would be do-able and most beneficial in a tiny fuge?

I've got a 30 gal reef, 3" of sand.

**melosu58** · 10-20-2009, 02:29 PM

Will a 10 gallon tank fit back there.

lmetcalf · 10-20-2009, 11:09 PM

nope!

I might fit a gallon jug in there. thats about it.

**melosu58** · 10-21-2009, 09:40 AM

IMO not worth the trouble.

lmetcalf · 10-21-2009, 10:39 AM

Alright, i think the idea of the fuge in the stand isnt going to work. Im not going to be able to put anything inthere big enough to have any benefit.

I am however going to put some media in my HOB filter and use that as a sort of fuge.

WHat kind of media should i use? What are bioballs used for? and what about those things that look like little foam donuts?

**melosu58** · 10-21-2009, 01:57 PM

You could also check out a HOB refugium.