refugium

afreshoutlook · #1 12-27-2005, 02:21 AM

Ok, I know your out there.
Has anyone set-up a Aquaclear 500 for a refugium?? Looking for the pros & cons of using this. Space is limited & I have a 72 bowfront up & running for 5 months now.
Thanks

Dwight

robzilla · #2 12-27-2005, 03:35 AM

i'm running an a/c 300 (didnt leave enough space between the tank and the wall for an a/c500)
i think it helps. im sure lots will indicate the volume of water isnt alot to be most beneficial but i think it helps.
i run cheato, lr and live sand

rob

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 12-27-2005, 07:08 AM

I run an AC500 & grow cheato in it.Temporary fix because even a AC500 is small for a true fuge compared to the 50g I have waiting to be connected. For a smaller reef tank it should be fine. Every little bit helps & my cheato grows well in it.

DanG · #4 12-29-2005, 01:30 AM

I'm interested in this also, I don't have a spot to put a fuge, but an ac 300 or 500 wouldn't be too tough.

GMGQ · #5 12-30-2005, 08:06 PM

I'd be worried about the extra 5-10lbs hanging on the back of my tank, since I already have a big hood sitting on top of it as well...

digital-audiophile · #6 12-30-2005, 11:18 PM

I have an AC500 that I "modded" into a fuge on the back of my 10G. It fills almost the whole tank but works well. I have LR and chaeto in mine.

I am going with an AC300 on my 37 cube - only becuase with the HOB skimmer there is not enough room for the AC500.

Greg

Willow · #7 12-30-2005, 11:47 PM

the amount of cheato you can grow in an ac-300/500 is virtually usless in any sort of nutrient export. you really need something larger.

digital-audiophile · #8 12-31-2005, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow

the amount of cheato you can grow in an ac-300/500 is virtually usless in any sort of nutrient export. you really need something larger.

But if you don't have the space/ability to do a bigger/proper 'fuge; the acuaclear mod is better than nothing wouldn't you say?

Willow · #9 12-31-2005, 01:15 AM

nope, i would just grow cheato in your display behind the rockwork. i have seen a couple of tanks like this and it grows the cheato really well.

digital-audiophile · #10 12-31-2005, 02:27 AM

Will the chaeto just stay in a ball and not spread around if I do that? I'm game to give it a try in my new tank if you've had luck with it.