nudge me in right direction

StringerBell wrote:

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The CPR unit I'm talking about is a combination filter AND refugium,
with a little bit of a sump at the tank return for dosing, etc.

OK---I get it, its a particular model. Not ALL Aquafuges are filters?
I think you are talking about the Aquafuge MP.
here is a link. Let me know if this is the right model.
http://www.cpraquatic.com/products/afmp.html
It doesnt look like a HOB though---so it looks like it would still be an
underneath type of sump that I might not want to deal with. Is there a HOB
refugium that has the features you are mentioning?

http://www.cpraquatic.com/products/aquafugeps.html

Mike

Just don't confuse the skimmate with percolated ice tea. :-)

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



StringerBell wrote on 8/27/2006 3:42 AM:
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You might want to consider the CPR refugium/protein skimmer.

Yes---its almost 3:30 A.M. where I am. At least I`m researching this
project!

This HOB Refugium looks awesome. We took down a section of facade wall
today---so now the tank will be about 1/2 in the living room,1/2 in the
kitchen.Thats what is allowing me to HOB now. If the Refugium is acceptable
as a filter, then it adds something a lot more interesting to look at in the
kitchen than a tank-back!

Can I use a Skimmerless Aquafuge as a filter with a seperate protein
skimmer? The AquaC Remora HOB has been highly reccomended to me.
Also---it seems that the Aquafuge is a living filter that you can use as a
display---like a super nano tank. I think it would be better to keep
something like a mechanical Protein Skimmer seperate from it. So---in case
I had a hassle with the skimmer I wouldnt have to mess with whole refugium.

thanks for all!

Not only will you find the Live Rock great for your tank's health, but the life that comes from it
is incredible! As your tank ages & the conditions become right, you will find all kinds of creatures inhabiting your tank! Feather dusters, pods, stomella's, and lots more. I am setting up a 30 gc with about 45 lbs. of LR, and have 2 small starfish crawling around now. On the flip side, the rock also contains life that is NOT good for your tank, Mantis Shrimp, Zoanthid Eating Nudibranches, Sea Spiders etc. Another creature that comes with live rock are Bristle Worms. There is debate on these being good or bad for a tank. Mostly, I think it depends on what you stock your tank with so do some research. I leave mine in the tank. They are NOT good to human fingers if touched, the bristles can be painful. I would advise that when you handle your LR, wear gloves to prevent getting bitten or stung by a number of dangerous sea life. The Mantis Shrimp are nicknamed "thumb splitters" which should give you an indication of why "handling with care" is important. Also watch out for Aiptasia that comes with LR. This is a pest anemone that can reproduce rapidly, take over a tank, and even sting some corals and fishes. Most of the LR life comes out at night so you'll want to invest in a good flashlight and lots of batteries too, lol! I've set an alarm to get up at 2-3am several times to check out my tank! You will also want to bookmark this site: http://melevsreef.com/id/ It Id's over 200 reef creatures & tells you if they are safe or not.

It's moving day today, my new 30 gc Reef has cycled and all the creatures, except the Sebae Anemone, in my 10 gc nano will be moved. The new tank is not established enough for the SA,
that will be 2-3 months (at least) down the road.

Originally Posted by StringerBell

Thanks for all info people. I`m gonna go with a combo of
Live-Rock,Skimmer,powerheads, and probably a 2227.