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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.
Manufacturer Info
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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I have 19 inches of aquarium rim space available to hang this refugium from. Will it fit?
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.
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!
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.Read More
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.Hide
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