CPR AquaFuge 2 Hang-on Refugium

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Good, but the pump is noisy by JOEL SAXTON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/11/2009 from VENICE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Overall, I think this is a decent HOB refugium. I dislike the included Via Aqua pump, however. It has a tendency to buzz very loudly. Even after I took steps to dampen the vibration, it still persisted until I replaced the pump with a Minijet 404. Now it runs silently and I can sleep peacefully. In the future, CPR shouldn't be cheap about their pumps and should go with one that's quieter. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Below Average

great design, BUT ... by joe

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/30/2009 from LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This hang on fuge is a great idea. wonderful design which works very well and can be 'jimmy-rigged' to fit several situations. The catch = I have owned this aquafuge and the Bakpak skimmer and I cannot figure out why CPR spoils their great designs with poor quality parts. the intake and output pipes rely on a rubber washer to keep water where it needs to stay. unfortunately this part (and on the bakpak) are TERRIBLE. If you absolutely need to have this, I suggest vigilance on these joints. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Average

CPR Hang-on Refugium by ADAM FAJGE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/5/2008 from NORTH WALES, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: My only main problem with this refugium is if the intake would ever get blocked with either a turbo snail or macro algae from inside the refugium then you could have a major flood in your house. I removed the unit because I have my aquarium in my family room and was worried. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Great

Great by MJH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/14/2008 from LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES

Comments: These are really nicely made units. The powerhead that comes with it has a metal shaft, which rusts and breaks after a year or two. They are cheap to replace. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

CPR Refugium by WAYNE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/20/2008 from HOWELL, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: Excellent Product. Easy to setup, Instructions need to be a little clearer. Need a little force when connecting inlet water flow connector. A little confusion when selecting stands for the light though. Highly recommend the CPR power compact for this. My caulerpa is already starting to grow from only 1 week. Slow the water flow down to eliminate splashing in the tank. It will also increase contact time with the plants. Also throw in a tiny powerhead inside the refuge to elminate dead spaces Where water flow doesnt go. Thats it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

THE BEST by ICESIZZLA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/18/2008 from GWYNEDD, UNITED KINGDOM

Comments: VERY WELL MADE STRONG ETCAND CHUNKY. WOULD BE NICE TO GET SOME KING OF PERSPEX CLEANER OR PROTECTOR I MIGHT EMAIL CPR DIRECT . AS FOR MARINE DEPOT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS 2ND TO NONE. SHIPPED HERE TO THE OK BY FEDEX WHICH AGAIN WAS FANTASIC !!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Nice product by John

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/24/2007 from OXFORD, MI UNITED STATES

Comments: Nicely made and easy solution for a refugium. Wish I could fit the larger one. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Great Product by DAWN G

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/10/2007 from RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA UNITED ST

Comments: I have had this up and running now for 3 weeks and have noticed an increase in my copepods. The macroalgae has helped decreased some of my nitrates. You definitely need at least 5 inch clearance from the back of your aquarium to the wall for this unit with the CPR Aqua fuge light and the acrylic stands for the aqua fuge light that you can order with this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Love this product! by JOHN L

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/3/2007 from SANTA CLARITA, CA UNITED STATE

Comments: Purchased the AquaFuge 2 from MarineDepot about a year ago. The product is very well built, runs dead silent, I do not have bubble problems at all with outpipe. Also bought the CPR lights that go on top. Roughly 3 or 4 inches of live sand with Chaeto. The chaeto grows crazy, must be pruned every 3 weeks else it will extend out of the water. The refugium is full of pods, and my tank seems to be crash proof, water parameters always stay perfect despite long periods of no water changes or if my children over feed from time to time. Running on a 33 gallon Oceanic cube with Xenia and other softies. Two mated maroons and a coral beauty. Highly reccomend this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Great Refugium by Rainald

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/20/2007 from LOMA LINDA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: It is silent and works great for copepods, macroalgae, etc. Great construction and silent running. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Superior Product by J.R.

Comments: I have been running this on a 100 gallon system for 7 months now. I have a 1" sand bed in it and 2 pounds of LR rubble and Chaeto which has to be cultivated once a week. Great for pod production. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Fine Product by RONALD GRACIAS

Comments: Good design and craftmanship, well built and is safe to install, runs silent, great for exporting nutrients, I use mine with 3" of Sand and live rock rubble to cultivate pods grow feather caulerpa. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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