Xenias in a refugium?

reefNetWork · 08/23/2006, 12:10 AM

I read on another thread a couple days ago that xenias can help reduce nitrates. I plan on adding a refugium to my tank when i move to a new house. Would it be beneficial to have a refugium with macro algae and xenia growing everywhere? (which would also make tons of frags)

theatrus · 08/23/2006, 12:51 AM

You'll need more light in your fuge, but its a decent idea. In terms of nitrate removal, macro algaes probably win though.

08/23/2006, 12:10 AM	#1
reefNetWork Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 365	Xenias in a refugium? I read on another thread a couple days ago that xenias can help reduce nitrates. I plan on adding a refugium to my tank when i move to a new house. Would it be beneficial to have a refugium with macro algae and xenia growing everywhere? (which would also make tons of frags) __________________ William Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef. 20 Gallon Sump. Little Giant MDQX - SC Pump. ASM G1x skimmer. 4x96 watt 50/50 PCs

08/23/2006, 12:51 AM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	You'll need more light in your fuge, but its a decent idea. In terms of nitrate removal, macro algaes probably win though. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics