Other Product Reviews

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CPR Aquafuge ($105 from MarineDepot)

In an effort to regulate my nitrates and to add an area for micro-organisms to thrive, I recently added a CPR Aquafuge H.O.T. (hang on tank) Refugium to my 125.  I set up the refugium with a 3.5" deep sand bed, a couple pounds of live rock rubble, and several varieties of macro algae.  As the macro algae's take hold, I'm seeing a slow but noticeable decrease in my nitrates. 

Thus far, my only complaint is that the unit could use a bit more bracing and a stronger pump.  With this in mind, I replaced the RIO 600 with a Maxijet 1200 (200gph vs 300pgh) and added CPR light stands.  The lights stands fit snugly on the top of the unit providing additional bracing.  I lit the refugium with a 65 watt Aqualight 6.7k PC fixture.

CPR Dual Bak-Pak2

Catalina Power Compact Bulbs

Aqualight Power Compact Hoods

Hamilton Power Compact Bulbs

Maxijet 1200 Power Heads

B-Ionic 2-Part Additive