Power Filter to Refugium

michael r

michael r

Member
Wow!
I've always been interested in setting up a refugium to help reduce Nitrates.
However, without a sump, I didn't bother looking into them.
Now, I see that people convert their unused Aquaclear Power Filters into HOB refugiums. What a great idea!
I have an Aquaclear 500 Power Filter that I don't really need for bio-filtration.
How exactly should I go about in making it into a refugium? Do I need to buy any lighting? What sort of substrate should I use? What type of Macroalgae? Should I use Miracle Mud? Can I buy Mangrove roots?
I'm looking for an efficient Nitrate remover
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Thanks for your help,
Michael
 
trigger11

trigger11

Member
My vote would be to use the KISS method and just add Chaeto and a light. The light only needs to be something with lower wattage.
 
rbrockm1

rbrockm1

Active Member
Originally Posted by trigger11
My vote would be to use the KISS method and just add Chaeto and a light. The light only needs to be something with lower wattage.
trigger11 says it. that all i am doing with mine. small piece of LR and a ball of cheato, a decent clip on light and the aquaclear.
 
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