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blrrobinson21

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Sorry for all the recent questions but what better place to ask right?
Since Im going to have a hard time fitting a 20gallon tank under my stand for a sump/refugium im looking at these.

Aquarium Hang-On External Filtration: AquaFuge PS Refugium

It will be going on the back of a 100 gallon tank. They dont say what size in suited for what so im not sure if it will be big enough to hassle with. Im not a big fan of stuff hanging on the back of my tank but I may not have an another option. What do you guys think?
 
My basic recommendation for a fuge is 10%-20% of your display volume. For your tank a 10g-20g fuge will be just fine.

The link you provided I would avoid. There are HOB fuges that are dedicated fuges. For your system you are going to need a lot more in the way of a skimmer then that can provide.

I would look at something like this HOB Refugium. This is still only 6g but it is closer to what would work better for you IMO.

I would also check on Ebay as you may find a good deal there. Check in your local area for a reef club you may find a used one for 1/4 the price.
 
I've never owned one of those skimmers but I have read and heard that they are problematic. You may want to look at replacing it with a better option. I believe Octopus makes a HOB. There are other options out there as well.
 
Ya its not even technically mine. The guy the tank came from loaned it to me to try it out and if I liked it I could buy it. From everything I learned here I will need one...............just not that one.
 
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