AquaMaxx HOB-R Hang-On-Back Refugium
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Item #: UJ7053
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The AquaMaxx HOB-R Hang-On-Back Refugium is the quick and easy way to create a small ecosystem for your aquarium.
A refugium helps control nitrates and phosphates in a natural way by providing space for macroalgae to grow. Macroalgae will compete with nuisance algae within the aquarium, and assist your filtration system in cleaning up the water column.
The HOB-R will also harbor many beneficial invertebrates which consume uneaten food or detritus. Invertebrates such as copepods and amphipods can be found living in the sand and liverock in many aquariums, however, these invertebrates can often diminish in numbers as they are preyed upon by inhabitants. Adding a refugium will shelter these tasty fish snacks, ensuring that there is a colony consistently providing to the food chain and helping in the break down of organics, in safety.
HOB-R Features:
- A Sicce Syncra Nano pump powers the system, and is contained within a baffle
- Baffle housing allows use of a sand bed in the refugium
- Large viewing pain on the back panel for monitoring algae growth
- Slotted pre-outlet helps keep macro-algae from escaping into the display
- Outlet sponge helps keep microbubbles from entering the aquarium
- Easy to secure and remove inlet for quick maintenance
| Specifications | |
| Main Body Dimensions: | 16.75"L x 3.25"W x 12.75"H |
| Back to Front of Inlet Distance: | 5.5" |
| Back to Front of Outlet Distance: | 6.5" |
| Fits tank rims: | up to .75" |
| Pump(included) | Sicce Nano pump |
| Power Consumption: | 2.8 watts |
| Please note: A refugium light is not provided. Refugium lighting is needed to grow macroalgae, and is recommended to run on an opposite schedule as the main display`s. | |
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Manufacturer information
AquaMaxx
AquaMaxx is a Southern California-based aquarium supply company that entered the market in mid-2008 with a line of affordable metal halide bulbs. The brand quickly gained recognition as word spread about the high quality and low cost of their lamps. In 2009, AquaMaxx released a line of aquarium filter socks and, in early 2010, unveiled an assortment of high-performance protein skimmer accessories and upgrades.
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tony
Reviewed on
January 14, 2021
Yes, I would recommend this.
Works as intended.
Pros: Built well and blocks light bleed.
Cons: Instructions can use a bit of work with priming and power shutoff.
My old old Aquafuge started to crack so this was a great replacement at a lower cost. Like how it blocked most of the light spill by using solid black acrylic. One helpful tip that the instructions did not provide when starting up is to remove the top pipe first then turn on the pump. Mines would not prime correctly the first time with no water in the pipe. I had to turn on the pump first then slowly hovered over the connection hold on the pump to create suction. Also reminder that when you unplug or power outage the in the refugium will drain to match the level in the display, so ensure you have enough volume for the displacement.
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chance
Reviewed on
May 15, 2020
Yes, I would recommend this.
My opinion best HOB refugium option
Pros: Pump inside hob unit, not in tank
Cons: None
Great construction, everything needed comes with, large haven for copepods.
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nickwerd
Reviewed on
October 24, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
perfect for a nano
Pros: good flow, good looks, good useable space
Cons: none
i bought this for my 20 gallon nano as a HOB and am not disapointed. word of warning is this will take up almost all of the back wall of a 20 gallon nano.
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canfish
Reviewed on
March 29, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great Product
Pros: High quality product
Cons: none
I do not have a sump on my 45gal. FOWLR Tank. This unit fits perfectly and has a slim profile. It runs very quietly with not too much flow which is perfect for a refiugium. I paired it with a . Innovative Marine AUQA Gadget Chaetomax 2-in-1 9W Refugium LED Light and the Chaeto loves it!
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tamberav
Reviewed on
January 28, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Well made
Pros: Quiet, sturdy
Cons: No surface skimming
I set this up a few days ago and it actually fits on the back of my IM25g perfectly with a inTank floss holder on the left and media holder on the right. It does not interfere with the chambers of my IM tank or the ATO. When power is cut the back chambers rise a bit but there is no risk of flood.
The Aquamaxx HOB feels very sturdy and it runs quiet. I have it in my bedroom without noise issues. Small skimmers or reactors can also fit inside this HOB. The pump is easy to remove for cleaning as there is an acrylic piece that the pump attaches to that can easily lifted out. There is also a single small baffle to help prevent the contents of the fuge coming in contact with the pump. It comes with a sponge to silence splash noise but I replaced it with some disposable floss for easy clean-up.
The Aquamaxx HOB is has a much larger area to cultivate pods than what was left in my IM tank and I can't wait to get some microfauna growing. It would also be fairly easy to modify this HOB for surface skimming if that was needed.
I have attached some photos, my tank is a bit of a mess as I was moving some corals around but you get the idea.
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