UGH. New refugium won't fit my tank?

[pjewett]

I'm soooo frustrated. My CPR HOB Refugium (small) finally arrived today.....and doesn't fit my tank.

I almost came unglued. I thought I was very careful about my measurements and while I knew it would be a bit wider than any side of my hex tank (by 2.5"approx), I was sure the intake and return would be close enough to fit over the 10.5" edge of my tank. Well they're much too wide.

The only option I see other than returning it is to let the outtake & middle brace of the fuge rest on the rim of the tank with the excess including intake resting outside of the tank. Then connect some hose & fittings from the intake up and over the edge and down into the water to the powerhead.

Am I trying to hard? I just can't bare the thought of returning it as it took sooo long to get to me. I've included pics...you can see my existing intank fuge.

Would love to hear from some of the older salties.

Thanks

:angry:

 

[kimoyo]

Can you twist the first elbow of the outlet on the left counter-clockwise and then point the second elbow down into the tank?

 

[noodleman]

are the inlet and outlet tubes attached to the fuge by bulkhead fittings? if so you can turn them inward on angle :scratchch

 

[pjewett]

are the inlet and outlet tubes attached to the fuge by bulkhead fittings? if so you can turn them inward on angle :scratchch

YES. hmmmmm

do you think that 2.5 gals of water is too much weight to hang on the side of hex? that just popped in my head.

 

[Breakin Newz]

YES. hmmmmm

do you think that 2.5 gals of water is too much weight to hang on the side of hex? that just popped in my head.

Nooo, you should be fine, you have the top and bottom plastic braces...

Just make sure that the top and bottom adj. screws on the cpr fuge are aligned to make the fuge straight...

 

[pjewett]

All done. Will post pics in the am as camera batteries are dead

Thanks to all.

 

[pjewett]

Well I completed the install of the new fuge. It's a bit of a beast but at least the fuge is not in the tank anymore...taking up swimming space, blocking light from reaching the left-top of the reef & on the same light schedule as the DT.

I'm no big fan of the hex but It was the best fit for my situation. I have a 55 planted freshwater tank but not only do I not know if it was ever treated with copper (i got it used) but my wife and I are planning on purchasing a home perhaps in the next 6 months. I'd rather have a 55 fresh and 30 gal reef to break down then 2 reefs and why start something like that only to break it all down 6 months later?

The hex fits nicely in our bedroom and as this is my first "reef" tank (been running FOWLR & planted fresh for 15+ yrs) it's a good learning experience.

When we get our home and I've assessed the new space I'm going to go much larger and would like to start with a new tank.

Anyway thanks to all again for the help and here's the pics for what it's worth.

 

[Keith P]

That's a whole lotta gear on top of that tank :splitspin

 

[pjewett]

That's a whole lotta gear on top of that tank :splitspin

As in "eyesore" or you have another concern? Absolutely this is a Frankenstein system but as it's in the corner of the bedroom I really don't have a place for a sump to move it all down and out of sight.

 

[Keith P]

As in "eyesore" or you have another concern? Absolutely this is a Frankenstein system but as it's in the corner of the bedroom I really don't have a place for a sump to move it all down and out of sight.

I was trying to be polite, but yes, a bit of an eyesore.. Don't feel bad. My nano looks equally cluttered.

I think it's the white egg crate that cutters it. Still a nice setup! My hat goes off to you for attempting a hex. I tried, failed, and quit on a hex. Good luck :fincross:

 

[pjewett]

Thanks :splitspin

My corals are all very happy & healthy..as well as my inverts & fish. I would love to replace the egg crate with something else but have never been able to find something else that works...need something to keep my gobies from carpet surfing and that will support the weight of those lunar lights.

 

[Killerdrgn]

Thanks :splitspin

My corals are all very happy & healthy..as well as my inverts & fish. I would love to replace the egg crate with something else but have never been able to find something else that works...need something to keep my gobies from carpet surfing and that will support the weight of those lunar lights.

pond netting + velcro

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Contact Kathy she makes screen top lids that work very nicely.

 

[pjewett]

Contact Kathy she makes screen top lids that work very nicely.

That's her account name? Not sure how to locate her to PM

Thanks

 

[pjewett]

pond netting + velcro

i've been to 2 Home Depot's in Queens and have never found anything but giant, $40 rolls and wasn't entirely sure it was what I was looking for.

gonna see if i can contact this person "kathy" to see if she can hook me up.

thanks

 

[DCG1286]

i've been to 2 Home Depot's in Queens and have never found anything but giant, $40 rolls and wasn't entirely sure it was what I was looking for.

gonna see if i can contact this person "kathy" to see if she can hook me up.

thanks

KathyC is her user name. She is a mod on this site.

I think that is who Chief is talking about ... lol

-David

 

[pjewett]

ahhhh thanks David

 

[Keith P]

If Kathy can't help you, Custom King may be able to make something too.