HOB Refugium on a rimless tank

Norman123 · 02/08/2016, 12:10 PM

Is it safe to put a 3 gallon Refugium on to a Marineland rimless tank? Structure wise?

cloak · 02/08/2016, 12:31 PM

I don't really have an answer for you, but that's like 25+ pounds hanging from the side of the tank. I wouldn't chance it. Good luck though.

cheucklate · 02/08/2016, 04:09 PM

If you're getting a refugium for nutrient export, it's not worth the time and hassle. IMO to see any noticeable difference refugiums should be at least 40% the size of the DT.
If you're getting it to house copepods for a mandarin goby or something then sure why not.

Norman123 · 02/08/2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cloak

I don't really have an answer for you, but that's like 25+ pounds hanging from the side of the tank. I wouldn't chance it. Good luck though.

Yeah that's kind of what I've been thinking. Not an issue with a standard tank but the rimless seems risky... Thanks!

02/08/2016, 12:10 PM	#1
Norman123 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 89	HOB Refugium on a rimless tank Is it safe to put a 3 gallon Refugium on to a Marineland rimless tank? Structure wise?

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cheucklate Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 161	If you're getting a refugium for nutrient export, it's not worth the time and hassle. IMO to see any noticeable difference refugiums should be at least 40% the size of the DT. If you're getting it to house copepods for a mandarin goby or something then sure why not. __________________ 60g cube & 28G sump. 50lbs rock, 30lbs sand. Aqua C ev 120 skimmer. mp10 & tunze powerhead. Kessil A160WE & 360W. Mini Reactor carbon, cheato. bioceramic media. ReefKeeper lite. start 08/31/15

02/08/2016, 12:31 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I don't really have an answer for you, but that's like 25+ pounds hanging from the side of the tank. I wouldn't chance it. Good luck though.