Hang On Back Refugium - Aquarium Advice

SkinnyPete · 03-08-2005, 03:49 PM

Has anyone had any experience with hang on back refugiums? Captivereefs.com have a few CPR models.

I'll be running a new 110 gallon without a sump (unfortunately no space), so I'm considering adding a hang on back refugium if its worth it.

- Skins

austinsdad · 03-08-2005, 03:56 PM

I have the bigger, 5g version on a 75g. I think it is rated as too small for my tank, but I love it anyway. Nice place for [acronym:11bc93a97c="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:11bc93a97c] and macroalgae.

tripper · 03-08-2005, 04:32 PM

I have the largest version on my 72g as well. I like it a lot and have had no problems with it. Seems to be built pretty well.

oyf709 · 03-08-2005, 06:29 PM

usually i would go for a bigger sump/ refugium than a hang on which is not big enough.
well i belive the bigger the better apply to this

unless you have limited space.

SkinnyPete · 03-08-2005, 06:55 PM

I have limited space. No room for a sump. Do you all think the large (5 gallon) hang on back fuge would really do anything for me running a 110gal? Worth the $120ish you think?

Thanks all.

austinsdad · 03-08-2005, 09:15 PM

Mine is loaded with calerpa (sp?) and [acronym:0eee61eae9="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:0eee61eae9]. Not sure what 5g of fuge would do for a 100g, but I still enjoy mine. Pick the macro algae out to feed my tang. Loaded with [acronym:0eee61eae9="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:0eee61eae9] that breed and I'm sure supply the tank with them for my mandarin.

I am too limited with space. The other thing is that since it sits on top of the tank, I can't run the lights opposite from the main, which is preferred.

I just enjoy the additional life I get to maintain in it.

03-08-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
SkinnyPete Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MA Posts: 491	Hang On Back Refugium Has anyone had any experience with hang on back refugiums? Captivereefs.com have a few CPR models. I'll be running a new 110 gallon without a sump (unfortunately no space), so I'm considering adding a hang on back refugium if its worth it. - Skins

03-08-2005, 03:56 PM	#2
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,986 Images: 12	I have the bigger, 5g version on a 75g. I think it is rated as too small for my tank, but I love it anyway. Nice place for [acronym:11bc93a97c="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:11bc93a97c] and macroalgae. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

03-08-2005, 06:55 PM	#5
SkinnyPete Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MA Posts: 491	I have limited space. No room for a sump. Do you all think the large (5 gallon) hang on back fuge would really do anything for me running a 110gal? Worth the $120ish you think? Thanks all. __________________ - Skins ------------------------------------------------- 210 gallon aggressive tank in process.

03-08-2005, 09:15 PM	#6
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,986 Images: 12	Mine is loaded with calerpa (sp?) and [acronym:0eee61eae9="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:0eee61eae9]. Not sure what 5g of fuge would do for a 100g, but I still enjoy mine. Pick the macro algae out to feed my tang. Loaded with [acronym:0eee61eae9="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:0eee61eae9] that breed and I'm sure supply the tank with them for my mandarin. I am too limited with space. The other thing is that since it sits on top of the tank, I can't run the lights opposite from the main, which is preferred. I just enjoy the additional life I get to maintain in it. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

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03-08-2005, 04:32 PM	#3
tripper Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 431 Images: 2	I have the largest version on my 72g as well. I like it a lot and have had no problems with it. Seems to be built pretty well.

03-08-2005, 06:29 PM	#4
oyf709 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 224	usually i would go for a bigger sump/ refugium than a hang on which is not big enough. well i belive the bigger the better apply to this unless you have limited space.

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