DIY HOB Fuge up and Running - Aquarium Advice

JG · 07-16-2005, 12:04 PM

I've been wanting one of the [acronym:5a210eaa7f="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5a210eaa7f] fuges for my 90 gallon tank but couldn't see past the large price tags. So for a fraction of the cost, my husband built one, I ordered 2 small powerheads and some chaeto. A light unit from an old 10 gallon tank fits perfectly . One powerhead bring water in and the other is in the fuge providing circulation. Some live sand and rock rubble added and the chaeto is rolling in the current. Can't wait to see its progress.

I'm considering some of the Miricle Mud, but was wondering if anyone has used it and if so, do you think that it is worthwhile?

haus · 07-16-2005, 04:36 PM

any pics?

JG · 07-16-2005, 05:12 PM

I'll see what I can do.

07-16-2005, 12:04 PM	#1
JG Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 627 Images: 10	DIY HOB Fuge up and Running I've been wanting one of the [acronym:5a210eaa7f="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5a210eaa7f] fuges for my 90 gallon tank but couldn't see past the large price tags. So for a fraction of the cost, my husband built one, I ordered 2 small powerheads and some chaeto. A light unit from an old 10 gallon tank fits perfectly . One powerhead bring water in and the other is in the fuge providing circulation. Some live sand and rock rubble added and the chaeto is rolling in the current. Can't wait to see its progress. I'm considering some of the Miricle Mud, but was wondering if anyone has used it and if so, do you think that it is worthwhile?

07-16-2005, 04:36 PM	#2
haus Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2005 Location: Batavia NY Posts: 366 Images: 5	any pics? __________________ I'm not addicted... I can quit when ever I want...Wait...I'll just LOOK at the fish. 55 gal cycling. Will be FOWLR.

07-16-2005, 05:12 PM	#3
JG Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 627 Images: 10	I'll see what I can do. __________________ You know you are a true fish-o-holic if you can field strip any powerhead on the market.

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