hob refuge?

jmoney · 08/02/2006, 10:30 PM

are these as effective as the in sump models, i am looking at one with 24/7 lighting

alexk3954 · 08/02/2006, 10:58 PM

How effective a refugium is depends on the size. More gallons=more macroalgae=less nutrients. The HOB refugium would be more effective than the in sump if it is bigger than the in sump refugium.

jmoney · 08/02/2006, 11:06 PM

so really then it all comes down to preference

Blown 346 · 08/03/2006, 12:15 AM

Not only preference but what you actuallywant to use the fuge for.

Basically the HOB fuges are for smaller tanks without sumps, so you could have some nutrient export.

If you want a fuge for pods production and nutrient export, than I reccomend you go with the largest size fuge you can.
A in the sump version in my opinion works very well, I made one myself out of a 40 breeder tank and love it.

The only problem I have heard of with HOB fuges is they can leak and they bow out.
For the money I would build your own to your liking.

CookieJar · 08/03/2006, 12:52 PM

I have the AquaClear medium HOB and it works great! I had to custom make a black acrylic cover so the light in the 'fuge at night didn't get into the tank (and my living room), but if you can do that it's a simple way to go that works.

08/02/2006, 10:30 PM	#1
jmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 970	hob refuge? are these as effective as the in sump models, i am looking at one with 24/7 lighting

08/02/2006, 10:58 PM	#2
alexk3954 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	How effective a refugium is depends on the size. More gallons=more macroalgae=less nutrients. The HOB refugium would be more effective than the in sump if it is bigger than the in sump refugium.

08/02/2006, 11:06 PM	#3
jmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 970	so really then it all comes down to preference

08/03/2006, 12:15 AM	#4
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Not only preference but what you actuallywant to use the fuge for. Basically the HOB fuges are for smaller tanks without sumps, so you could have some nutrient export. If you want a fuge for pods production and nutrient export, than I reccomend you go with the largest size fuge you can. A in the sump version in my opinion works very well, I made one myself out of a 40 breeder tank and love it. The only problem I have heard of with HOB fuges is they can leak and they bow out. For the money I would build your own to your liking.

08/03/2006, 12:52 PM	#5
CookieJar Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 545	I have the AquaClear medium HOB and it works great! I had to custom make a black acrylic cover so the light in the 'fuge at night didn't get into the tank (and my living room), but if you can do that it's a simple way to go that works.