Modding an aquaclear500 for use as refugium

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incysor

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Has anyone done this? Were you happy with the results? Did you have any problems or suggestions you'd like to pass on?

I've read through a few threads on nano-reef.com. It seems that most people don't really have any issues and if you hook up the surface skimmer attachment, and put in your baffle it's a decent amount of flow without being too strong for a 10 gal tank.
 
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Hillbilly

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Those are cool! The 500 has a "real" 428 gph. flow. Even though they claim 500. They also have a 13.5" opening. Yes, they are huge. I checked one out for my 15g. to mount my IceProbe in. Decided to use the 300 instead, 8.5" opening. I think it would work great if you had the room to mount it, and can use that flow. Don't know anyone that's tried it though.
 
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Physh1

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Yes, I have. Mine has been running for ~6 months now and I've had no issues. I did have to fumble with my baffle for a while to make sure I could keep turbulance down and keep critters from getting blown left and right. Here are some pics....






Mopre can be seen here: http://www.californiareefs.com/tank7reef.htm

Cameron
 
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bencpht

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I've made my own too. My problem now is, that the back of my tank is full with the refuge and a skimmer. Its looking pretty ghetto. You might consider just going for a sump with a fuge to keep the back of the tank looking clean.
 
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Vafik

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Did you have to gut out the old lighting and cram in the new one? If you could post a pic of your hood set up that would be awesom.
 
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Mavvy

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Hillbilly said:
Those are cool! The 500 has a "real" 428 gph. flow. Even though they claim 500. They also have a 13.5" opening. Yes, they are huge. I checked one out for my 15g. to mount my IceProbe in. Decided to use the 300 instead, 8.5" opening. I think it would work great if you had the room to mount it, and can use that flow. Don't know anyone that's tried it though.
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How were you planning to mount the IceProbe? I'm getting mentally prepped to do a 10G nano.
 
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