Media bag on outlet?

[Mikro]

I have converted my wet/dry to a refugium. So I removed the filter pads.
Should I have a filter media (bag) over the outlet in the tank?

[Mikro]

Anyone?

[Gobie]

I run a refugium with no filter pads or bags at all, better for the pods.

[bheron]

Mikro, there's two sides to this one (as withg everything!).

1) Remove the filter bags b/c they are just a trap for detritus and algage and phosphate to grow on. Thats why people say to remove the bioballs.

2) Keep the bags b/c they will help in mechanical filtration (ie - help remove floating debris).

Its a preference. Personally, I removed all types of medial like that, except for one in place - where my water comes into the sump. I use that to trap alot of floating debris before it has a chance to break down into waste. The only catch -- you have to be sure to clean it frequently, like every day (which I never do!)

Hope that helps!

[Mikro]

That helps alot, thank you for the replies...