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CrazeUK
17-12-08, 00:44
Hi All has anyone used a: CPR AquaFuge 2 refugium?

Are they any good?

Is their a cheaper alternative? or maybe a way of making one?
CrazeUK
17-12-08, 01:06
I just found this manual for one
http://www.cpraquatic.com/pdf/aquafuge.pdf
It doesnt look that hard to reproduce?
jobr
17-12-08, 07:31
Good quality normally the CPR stuff.
CrazeUK
17-12-08, 23:30
its expensive too. lol.

Has anyone experience with this little device?
NDJ
28-12-08, 21:16
I used the original version of the CPR HOB Fuge, and couldn't fault it at all, ran it with a 600lph pump and compact light. Agree with Jobr, it was very well made indeed.
Manta
29-12-08, 13:09
I use the original CPR HOB fuge, very high quality but is very expensive brand new for just an acrylic box with some baffles and pipe - hardly surprising in this hobby though...
CrazeUK
29-12-08, 13:21
for such a simple device..reproduceable?
CrazeUK
29-12-08, 13:35
oh i have just seen...
"CPR AquaFuge 2 Hang-on Refugium with Protein Skimmer, Large Features:
-Includes Rio 600RV Powerhead for Protein Skimmer
-Water Capacity: 4.5 Gallons
-Easy to set up "hang on the tank" design "

Isnt it a bit safe hanging 4.5 gallons of water with a levering motion on the back of the glass?
Manta
29-12-08, 13:38
oh i have just seen...
"CPR AquaFuge 2 Hang-on Refugium with Protein Skimmer, Large Features:
-Includes Rio 600RV Powerhead for Protein Skimmer
-Water Capacity: 4.5 Gallons
-Easy to set up "hang on the tank" design "

Isnt it a bit safe hanging 4.5 gallons of water with a levering motion on the back of the glass?

It is pretty heavy to be sitting (levering as you say) on the side of the tank but I have mine on my 6mm sump with no probs so far - most tanks are thicker than that.
Manta
29-12-08, 13:40
for such a simple device..reproduceable?

Even if I thought my fabrication skills were up to it I wouldn't take the risk, think of the weight, the potential for flooding and electrical risks - if your confident go for it, personally I myself just wouldn't take the risk.
CrazeUK
29-12-08, 13:59
was just sat scratching my head over it..and its the idea of having the water continuously pumping through in the event something went wrong.

But then i see a similar problem with the hang on prizm skimmer (i know lamo) and its its inlet tube being attached weekly!

I may just have to get along with the cheato in a floating breeder cage for a while.
CrazeUK
29-12-08, 14:28
ok someones done it :dance:.
He has even put some basic instructions on.

Here it is (http://mylittlereef.com/RefugiumSetup.htm)

I am going to contact him and see how long he has had it going, and if he still has it going.
NDJ
29-12-08, 14:29
You should look at http://www.amekaaquatics.com it is the place that I got the refugium from.