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Waxxiemann · 03/19/2008, 02:30 PM

Good thread.

I'm interested in learning more about cryptic refugia and how they compare to the traditional methods of refugium keeping.

I wonder what kind of success reefers are having with this type of refugium in terms of adding a benificial bio filter to the aquarium.

The best methods for setting cryptic refugia up would be a plus as well. From what I understand, it is basically a dark chamber which may or may not contain a DSB and a large amount of live rock. That's about all I know about them but I would like to learn more.

SIDE NOTE: I had a cheato refugium until caulerpa got introduced somehow, now the caulerpa choked out all the cheato and rules my refugium.

03/19/2008, 02:30 PM	#17
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	Good thread. I'm interested in learning more about cryptic refugia and how they compare to the traditional methods of refugium keeping. I wonder what kind of success reefers are having with this type of refugium in terms of adding a benificial bio filter to the aquarium. The best methods for setting cryptic refugia up would be a plus as well. From what I understand, it is basically a dark chamber which may or may not contain a DSB and a large amount of live rock. That's about all I know about them but I would like to learn more. SIDE NOTE: I had a cheato refugium until caulerpa got introduced somehow, now the caulerpa choked out all the cheato and rules my refugium. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Last edited by Waxxiemann; 03/19/2008 at 02:35 PM.