refugium

alebrun · 08/13/2015, 12:23 PM

does anyone run a successful reef tank without the use of a refugium..???

ClownsRCoo · 08/13/2015, 12:25 PM

Yes tons of people. Most people's refugium is probably too small to effectively make a difference anyway.

ericarenee · 08/13/2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alebrun

does anyone run a successful reef tank without the use of a refugium..???

Most people do...

alebrun · 08/13/2015, 02:07 PM

just wondering. I recently got a biopellet reactor. I'm going to be using all in one biopellets which should replace the need for cultivating algae. Besides, deep sand beds in a refugium tend to be dirt magnets over time.

davocean · 08/13/2015, 02:33 PM

It depends on what your purpose is for running a refugium.
The name itself, taken from the word refuge, it's original intended use is for a place lacking predation for the intended purpose of allowing pods a safe zone in order to reproduce.
So if you have fish that eat pods such as mandarin's that must have them, or anthias or anything else that greatly benefits from always having that live natural food source available, they are awesome.
Also having a reverse light cycle on one helps stabilize PH drop at night.
If you are looking for nutrient export, it could depend on size of fuge and your setup as to whether or not that does much for you.
You do not need sand to have a beneficial refugium, I never have sand in my fuge.

ericarenee · 08/13/2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by davocean

It depends on what your purpose is for running a refugium.
The name itself, taken from the word refuge, it's original intended use is for a place lacking predation for the intended purpose of allowing pods a safe zone in order to reproduce.
So if you have fish that eat pods such as mandarin's that must have them, or anthias or anything else that greatly benefits from always having that live natural food source available, they are awesome.
Also having a reverse light cycle on one helps stabilize PH drop at night.
If you are looking for nutrient export, it could depend on size of fuge and your setup as to whether or not that does much for you.
You do not need sand to have a beneficial refugium, I never have sand in my fuge.

This My Fuge is a gorgeous wild Mangrove Macro algae filled . Crustation Populated Echo system.. Fuge do work But only on a larger scale then most people have room for.....

davocean · 08/13/2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ericarenee

This My Fuge is a gorgeous wild Mangrove Macro algae filled . Crustation Populated Echo system.. Fuge do work But only on a larger scale then most people have room for.....

It is nice to have a cool macro growing and visible fuge when you have room, and done properly of course, which I'm sure you have done.
Mine is more utility at this time, and I often end up using it as frag storage temporarily, or jail for those waiting to be rehomed after bad behavior.
You'd go straight into my fuge!

mrkalel · 08/14/2015, 12:00 AM

I plumbed a display fuge into my sustem and have loved it...

My fuge is 1/2 the size of my display, so it benefits my system greatly. It also allows me to keep my eel and lobster there without worry of danger to my mixed reef.

If you have the space to do it..why not. It can't hurt and it brings another aspect to your system.

08/13/2015, 12:23 PM	#1
alebrun Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Abingdon MD Posts: 251	refugium does anyone run a successful reef tank without the use of a refugium..???

08/13/2015, 12:25 PM	#2
ClownsRCoo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 813	refugium Yes tons of people. Most people's refugium is probably too small to effectively make a difference anyway. __________________ PlanetAquariums 171g (60x30x22) - RoyalExclusiv Dreambox - Bubble King Double Cone 200 Total system volume - 225g

08/13/2015, 02:33 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	It depends on what your purpose is for running a refugium. The name itself, taken from the word refuge, it's original intended use is for a place lacking predation for the intended purpose of allowing pods a safe zone in order to reproduce. So if you have fish that eat pods such as mandarin's that must have them, or anthias or anything else that greatly benefits from always having that live natural food source available, they are awesome. Also having a reverse light cycle on one helps stabilize PH drop at night. If you are looking for nutrient export, it could depend on size of fuge and your setup as to whether or not that does much for you. You do not need sand to have a beneficial refugium, I never have sand in my fuge. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

08/14/2015, 12:00 AM	#8
mrkalel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 614	I plumbed a display fuge into my sustem and have loved it... My fuge is 1/2 the size of my display, so it benefits my system greatly. It also allows me to keep my eel and lobster there without worry of danger to my mixed reef. If you have the space to do it..why not. It can't hurt and it brings another aspect to your system. __________________ Able to spend a ridiculous amount of time staring at a fish bowl... https://twitter.com/MrKal_El https://instagram.com/mrkal_el/ Current Tank Info: Oceanic 144 Gal Half-Circle Display / AGA 72 Gal Bow-Front Fuge / Oceanic 60 Gal Sump 3 / ReeFlo Hammerhead Return / AquaC EV-240 Skimmer w. Mag 18 / Basement Sump & Fuge / 4 Reefbreeders Supernova's

08/13/2015, 02:07 PM	#4
alebrun Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Abingdon MD Posts: 251	just wondering. I recently got a biopellet reactor. I'm going to be using all in one biopellets which should replace the need for cultivating algae. Besides, deep sand beds in a refugium tend to be dirt magnets over time.