Orca Hang-On Refugium

ChrisP · 07-01-2007, 01:41 AM

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience related to the Orca Systems "Hang-On Profuge Refugium"? It seems too good to be true - a refugium with several compartments, a needle-wheel skimmer with pump, 25 watt power compact lighting - all for (I believe) $160!

FireEater · 07-02-2007, 08:26 AM

What size tank will it go on? Also do you have link to the one you are looking at? I did a Google search and saw a few different types.

ChrisP · 07-02-2007, 08:08 PM

It will go on a 32 gallon reef. The website is: Orca Systems Custom Protein skimmers and Refugiums. This shows a 24". I've got about 23" max. In the meantime, I ordered a 14" refugium/skimmer from Aquatraders that looks exactly the same in the photos for only $49. If I'm making a mistake with the whole concept, at least I won't be too far in the hole!

FireEater · 07-02-2007, 10:36 PM

It looks good and I do not see why it shouldn't work for you. The only drawback I can see is the efficiency of the skimmer. I might be a hit and miss thing.

The basic concept of a good refugium is there though.

07-01-2007, 01:41 AM	#1
ChrisP Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 35	Orca Hang-On Refugium Does anyone have any knowledge or experience related to the Orca Systems "Hang-On Profuge Refugium"? It seems too good to be true - a refugium with several compartments, a needle-wheel skimmer with pump, 25 watt power compact lighting - all for (I believe) $160!

07-02-2007, 08:26 AM	#2
FireEater Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 313	Re: Orca Hang-On Refugium What size tank will it go on? Also do you have link to the one you are looking at? I did a Google search and saw a few different types. __________________ Mark My 125g Project

07-02-2007, 08:08 PM	#3
ChrisP Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 35	Re: Orca Hang-On Refugium It will go on a 32 gallon reef. The website is: Orca Systems Custom Protein skimmers and Refugiums. This shows a 24". I've got about 23" max. In the meantime, I ordered a 14" refugium/skimmer from Aquatraders that looks exactly the same in the photos for only $49. If I'm making a mistake with the whole concept, at least I won't be too far in the hole!

07-02-2007, 10:36 PM	#4
FireEater Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 313	Re: Orca Hang-On Refugium It looks good and I do not see why it shouldn't work for you. The only drawback I can see is the efficiency of the skimmer. I might be a hit and miss thing. The basic concept of a good refugium is there though. __________________ Mark My 125g Project

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