• Hang on Back Refugium
HOB-R

Refugium

Beneficial Biological Filtration & Microfauna Sanctuary

The Refugium is a tank mounted refugium for growing macroalgae, which improves water quality and can provide food to inhabitants in the form of microfauna.

  • High Performance Return Pump
  • Baffle housing allows for inclusion of sand (or other medias) in the refugium
  • Large viewing panel for monitoring algae growth*
  • Slotted pre-outlet keeps macroalgae contained
  • 
Outlet sponge minimizes microbubbles in the aquarium
  • 
Easily removable inlet tube for quick maintenance

*Light not included

  • Perfect for Saltwater

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Purpose

  • Water Quality
  • Inhabitant Health

Key Features

  • HOB (no plumbing required)
  • Pump Included
  • Viewing Portal
  • Intelligent Baffle Design
  • Easy Maintenance

Throughput

  • Up to 110 GPH

Aquarium Size

  • 20 Gallons or larger
  • Length of at least 17″ (44cm)
  • Max glass/rim thickness: 0.75″ (1.9cm)

Features

  • High Performance Return Pump

  • Baffle housing allows for inclusion of sand (or other medias) in the refugium

  • Large viewing panel for monitoring algae growth*

  • Slotted pre-outlet keeps macroalgae contained

  • Outlet sponge minimizes microbubbles in the aquarium

  • Easily removable inlet tube for quick maintenance

Complete Filtration System Exploded View High Performance Return Pump Viewing Panel Outlet Sponge Removable Inlet Tube

What’s in the Box

Refugium Body

Refugium Body

Refugium Inlet Tube

Inlet Tube

Pump Mount

Pump Mount

Outlet Sponge

Outlet Sponge

Sicce Pump

Sicce Pump

Refugium Diagram

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 0.75″
Pump (included) Sicce Nano
Power Consumption 2.8 Watts

The AquaReady Commitment

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How Does This Fit Into Your System?

The Refugium is a tank mounted refugium for growing macroalgae, which improves water quality and can provide food to inhabitants in the form of microfauna.

Invertebrates

How Can This Help Me?

A refugium containing macroalgae will help to control nitrates and phosphates by consuming them as the macroalgae grows. Additionally, macroalgae will compete with nuisance algae within the aquarium, and assist your filtration system in keeping your aquarium water clean.

A refugium can also harbor many beneficial invertebrates, which consume uneaten food or detritus. Invertebrates such as copepods and amphipods will thrive in the safety of the refugium. The presence of an active refugium will ensure a constant supply of these important organisms to help support the aquarium’s food chain and break down nuisance organics.

Please note: A refugium light is not provided. Light is needed to grow macroalgae. It is recommended that refugium lighting be run on the opposite light schedule to the main aquarium.

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