Hang On Back Filter As A Refugium?

[_daniel]

I want to set up a refugium to grow some macro algae for nutrient export, but I have limited room in my cabinet. I am considereing buying a decent size hang-on-back filter, hanging on the side of my sump and stripping all the material out and using it as a refugium. I would buy a small light to enchance the growth of the algae.

Is this a good idea? Can anyone suggest a large size filter, or would I be better off getting a custom glass tank to hang on/sit beside my sump tank? Thanks.

 

[Musho3210]

sure you can, let me try and find you a DIY aquaclear 50 HOB refugium instructions

 

[afmo]

sure you can, let me try and find you a DIY aquaclear 50 HOB refugium instructions

i turned an aqua-tech 5-15 into a HOB fuge. Have a rowa-phos bag in the bottom, some LR rubble then macro algae on top with a little book light stickied to the wall for lighting. Within a day i noticed better water clarity and reduced scum on the top of my water.

i'd definately reccommend it

 

[fish_newbie]

http/www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=30154&st=0

just throw a light on top of that and you're good