is there a real need for aa refugium?

[amoroso6]

Thanks for the comments on the tank, I'll send more pic's when it matures. The question I have is many aquarists have a refugium and some don't, is this very beneficial to the show tank? and if so do you set up another tank for it besides the sump?
Alex

 

[wamp]

Well, it is all in what you would want to do. A refugium does have some benefits in alot of cases. From nitrate removal to pod propagation. To say it is necesary would not be a correct statment.
Most I have seen have made their refugium in their sump. Some in another tank. You can do it eithier way.
I also notice you are in Greensboro. I live in Danville. Maybe sometime we can go LFS hunting. I frequent the stores down there. Any in Winston? Never seen any there...

 

[amoroso6]

Hey wamp that sounds good. There is an excellent store in Greensboro Called the Aqaruim shop, its a small place but the owners really know what they are talking about. You can view pictures of there store at www.aquaescape.com
Alex

 

[wamp]

Thats usually where I go. They do know a thing or two for sure. They have an awsome 180 reef!!