CPR AquaFuge Hang-On Refugium

[rtsen]

I'm thinking about adding a refugium to my setup to grow cheata algae for nutrient export but I'm still a newbie so I don’t want to worry about plumbing/extra pump/etc. I was thinking about modding a AC70 or AC110 to a mini HOB refugium but then I saw the CPR AquaFuge Hang-On Refugium on J&L:

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/aquariums.php?product_ID=AQ-HOR24

Anyone on CR currently use the AquaFuge Hang on Refugium? thoughts? reviews?

[Bob I]

I have a converted AC 110 available in Calgary.

[Midknight]

I am using an old Emperor, works great.
Where are you? Might be able to give a hand.

[rtsen]

I'm in Calgary, updated in profile.
Bob, you have PM

[Cameron]

I'm almost finish building my own refugium/skimmer. SHould be done in about a week.

[Midknight]

Well this is my next "big" project.
10 G with about a 4 G refugium on the back.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/Midknight3d/Tank%20build%205%20-%20New%2010%20G%20Nano/New10Gnanowithtop.jpg

Boy I love skechup. :lol:

[Willito]

So let's get back to the subject. Can we get some review on the CPR hang-on refug. Pros and Cons?

[Kryten]

I've had one for some time now on my 24 gal tank. It's great for the space issues since I can't have a separate sump or fuge where the tank is located. Chaeto grows well in it even though they are only a few inches wide. Haven't experienced any problems with it at all. I'd like to try one of the aquafuge ps - with the protein skimmer built in. A small skimmer like the Fission (not that good) would also fit into the aquafuge. Perhaps the new Rio nano skimmer too, but I haven't tested that theory yet.