Refugium or Sump
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gio28
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a refugium is a chamber in a sump where there are things like a deep sand bed, chaeto algae, live rock that each serve their purpose. the DSB and chaeto algae help lower nitrates and keep algae out of the main tank. it also is a place for copepods to live and increase thier numbers to feed tank inhabitants like mardarins. it serves alot of purposes and to me is one of the best things out could have for your tank.
a sump is a tank under your main tank that has different chambers for different things...like a skimmer/heater area, a refugium area, baffles to eliminate bubbles, and a place to put filter media like bioballs and other stuff. it also increases your water volume and is the best filtration you can have other than live rock.
are you thinking of building/buying one?
a sump is a tank under your main tank that has different chambers for different things...like a skimmer/heater area, a refugium area, baffles to eliminate bubbles, and a place to put filter media like bioballs and other stuff. it also increases your water volume and is the best filtration you can have other than live rock.
are you thinking of building/buying one?
bulldog123
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A sump is a container that adds overall water volume to your tank and houses extra equipment out of site(short answer). A fuge is were you put extra sand, rock, cheato or critters that need a safe haven. Most of use it to help lower nitrates(cheato).
ugotktfo
Member
Originally Posted by gio28
http:///forum/post/3103578
a refugium is a chamber in a sump where there are things like a deep sand bed, chaeto algae, live rock that each serve their purpose. the DSB and chaeto algae help lower nitrates and keep algae out of the main tank. it also is a place for copepods to live and increase thier numbers to feed tank inhabitants like mardarins. it serves alot of purposes and to me is one of the best things out could have for your tank.
a sump is a tank under your main tank that has different chambers for different things...like a skimmer/heater area, a refugium area, baffles to eliminate bubbles, and a place to put filter media like bioballs and other stuff. it also increases your water volume and is the best filtration you can have other than live rock.
are you thinking of building/buying one?
Thanks! I am thinking about building one, don't know what size to get for a 55 gallon tank though. They seem easy enough to build though.
http:///forum/post/3103578
a refugium is a chamber in a sump where there are things like a deep sand bed, chaeto algae, live rock that each serve their purpose. the DSB and chaeto algae help lower nitrates and keep algae out of the main tank. it also is a place for copepods to live and increase thier numbers to feed tank inhabitants like mardarins. it serves alot of purposes and to me is one of the best things out could have for your tank.
a sump is a tank under your main tank that has different chambers for different things...like a skimmer/heater area, a refugium area, baffles to eliminate bubbles, and a place to put filter media like bioballs and other stuff. it also increases your water volume and is the best filtration you can have other than live rock.
are you thinking of building/buying one?
Thanks! I am thinking about building one, don't know what size to get for a 55 gallon tank though. They seem easy enough to build though.
bulldog123
Member
Originally Posted by UgotKTFO
http:///forum/post/3103586
Thanks! I am thinking about building one, don't know what size to get for a 55 gallon tank though. They seem easy enough to build though.
Most recommend 30% of the DT if you can. Or as big is you have room for. The bigger the better.
http:///forum/post/3103586
Thanks! I am thinking about building one, don't know what size to get for a 55 gallon tank though. They seem easy enough to build though.
Most recommend 30% of the DT if you can. Or as big is you have room for. The bigger the better.
bulldog123
Member
the solution to pollution is dilution
bulldog123
Member
Yes, I have a hang on fuge on my sump. Check marinecolorado.com and clist alot of people selling.
bulldog123
Member
Originally Posted by gio28
http:///forum/post/3103611
they sell HOB refugiums but idk how to make one. but i would suggest you get one somehow because i think they are great
This is what I have but instead of hanging it on the tank I put it on the sump. It would be better on the tank(other than the look) because the pods wont go in the pump.
http:///forum/post/3103611
they sell HOB refugiums but idk how to make one. but i would suggest you get one somehow because i think they are great
This is what I have but instead of hanging it on the tank I put it on the sump. It would be better on the tank(other than the look) because the pods wont go in the pump.
ugotktfo
Member
Yeah I'll definately start looking into them. I recently lost all my fish in a period of two days. My corals, snails, starfish, shrimp, and crabs are all doing fine...I'm a little confused as to what happened. My tangs were in a tank way too small for them and they were covered in ich. Is there a way to treat ich in a reef?
bulldog123
Member
Post that in the disease forum. Beth can help you.
peterock17
New Member
"Marine Max" is some great stuff to treat your water with. All Biological and works great. I'd also reccomend a garlic additive your food to boost immune.
Sorry to hear man.
Sorry to hear man.
bulldog123
Member
Originally Posted by Peterock17
http:///forum/post/3103791
"Marine Max" is some great stuff to treat your water with. All Biological and works great. I'd also reccomend a garlic additive your food to boost immune.
Sorry to hear man.
For Ich
http:///forum/post/3103791
"Marine Max" is some great stuff to treat your water with. All Biological and works great. I'd also reccomend a garlic additive your food to boost immune.
Sorry to hear man.
For Ich
peterock17
New Member
Yup! I love the stuff and use it anytime I see a problem start or add new fish.
(I'd link but I guess SWF.com doesn't sell it so I'll just paste the info)
"Provides natural disease protection for saltwater fish and invertebrates
* Helps prevent ich, aeromonas and other common diseases
* Disease preventing probiotic helps extend fish life with antioxidants and vitamins
Marine-Max is a dual-action disease preventative and life extension system for saltwater aquarium fish.
Dual-bottle system is half life-maximizing formula, half disease-preventing probiotic. The probiotic formula is a biological additive for saltwater aquariums. It includes probiotic bacterial strains that protect against ick, aeromonas, and other common saltwater fish diseases.
Life Maximizing Formula includes 17 antioxidants to help ensure cellular strength and boost natural disease immunity. Fights off oxidizers that can cause premature death. Contains pharmaceutical grade aquatic vitamins to improve saltwater fish health.
Marine Max is a copper, chemical, and drug-free way to protect against disease in saltwater aquariums. Totally natural product and safe for use with all marine fish and delicate invertebrates. 16 oz bottle treats up to 950 gallons."
(I'd link but I guess SWF.com doesn't sell it so I'll just paste the info)
"Provides natural disease protection for saltwater fish and invertebrates
* Helps prevent ich, aeromonas and other common diseases
* Disease preventing probiotic helps extend fish life with antioxidants and vitamins
Marine-Max is a dual-action disease preventative and life extension system for saltwater aquarium fish.
Dual-bottle system is half life-maximizing formula, half disease-preventing probiotic. The probiotic formula is a biological additive for saltwater aquariums. It includes probiotic bacterial strains that protect against ick, aeromonas, and other common saltwater fish diseases.
Life Maximizing Formula includes 17 antioxidants to help ensure cellular strength and boost natural disease immunity. Fights off oxidizers that can cause premature death. Contains pharmaceutical grade aquatic vitamins to improve saltwater fish health.
Marine Max is a copper, chemical, and drug-free way to protect against disease in saltwater aquariums. Totally natural product and safe for use with all marine fish and delicate invertebrates. 16 oz bottle treats up to 950 gallons."