Where to get a HOB Refugium

pat18 · #1 01-09-2012, 01:39 AM

Hello, I just got my first tank, and wondering if anyone has a HOB Refugium for sale or knows where i could get one for not too much.

intarsiabox · #2 01-09-2012, 01:45 AM

There are lots of threads out there about converting Aquclear 110's into HOB cubes. Hagen also has a HOB fish breeder that uses an airstone to pull water from the display tank into the breeder with a gentle flow and no chance of shredding pods in the impeller of a powerhead. It comes in different sizes and is pretty cheap. There are lots of commercial ones as well such as CPR and Eshopps but for more money.

Nano · #3 01-09-2012, 02:13 AM

+1 Aquaclears make nice DIY refugium, depends on the size of tank you have though.

pat18 · #4 01-09-2012, 02:23 AM

what do you think would be a good size for a 30 gallon tank?

Nano · #5 01-09-2012, 02:26 AM

the aquaclear 70 or 110 would be perfect! its a very easy mod, google or youtube will have lots of options

I personally say bigger is better, but thats just me, the 110 puts out a lot of flow, but I cut of every other impeller blade on the impeller so its flow is quite slow now, you just nee a little light and some silicone, and thats pretty well it

pat18 · #6 01-09-2012, 02:44 AM

But how much would a ready made one cost, because the aquaclear 110 costs $90

Nano · #7 01-09-2012, 02:51 AM

Couldnt tell ya, but I would assume probably close to the same, I am sure you could even find a used aquaclear 110 for less, all you need is the filter canister, and motor really. I mean I have one laying around, but I am putting it on my cichlid tank haha, other wise, i would sell it to you for the cost of the new motor lol..

pat18 · #8 01-09-2012, 02:53 AM

okay, i guess i will continue looking around, thanks for the info