stupid question but I was wondering

[Scoobaman17]

Can I make the side compartment of a CPr 2R bakpak skimmer a refugium? just curiouse.......

 

[Brandon's Reef]

Ive seen it done on a tank at my friends house it really cuts down on the skim so he just made a hob refuge AquaClear check the nano forums and diy for the instructions on how this is done

 

[Russian123]

btw there is no such thing as a stupid question. Its only stupid when you dont ask

 

[Scoobaman17]

Thanks. I just didn't know if it's unheard of or somthing.

This would be for a custum aquapod 24. I have an open top with 150W halide over it and a CPR 2R skimmer on the back that barley fits on due to thier design. I plan on sps in the tank so a refugium would come in handy but how is my concern.

Anyway thanks for the advise, I'll check the DIY

 

[SumoBlenny]

It can be done but I think the aquaclear ideas works better. Mine is just filled with rubble and has tons of pods and has helped to keep nitrates down.

 

[Scoobaman17]

That sounds like a great idea, I'm going to try and find a small filter that may be able to fit on the back next to the skimmer.

 

[Scoobaman17]

Ok so I went and got the aquaclear 20 and it looks like i might be able to get the 30, so far with no light I placed a bundle of coral ruble that has been in my 75 reef for about 3 years.

Would that be "good enough" or should I try and get a bigger canister and a light on top?

"I am even considering going to my local plastic store and custom make a refugium to perfectly fit my tanks design.

 

[Scoobaman17]

? yes no maybe so???