REFUGIUM STORY and MY BLUE TANG!

[miaheatlvr]

IN addition to my LS and LR in my ST,, but Miracle Mudd it the way to go IMHO!
Originally Posted by MiaHeatLvr
No absolutely not, i use my fuge in addition to my mechanical, biological, chemical filter..

 

[miaheatlvr]

Thats an awesome CUSTOM SET UP FUGE Gator! Mine has the Chaeto Though and Miracle Mudd, NO LR or LS,, but now i added some pods and I have quite alot now! I hear they are a must as well
Originally Posted by GatorWPB
Heres a pic of mine, I posted it on another thread, but I love it so much, Ill post again.
20 gal long - $45 at *****
20 lbs LS - $15 at LFS
2 lbs of tonga rubble rock - $12 LFS
24watt PC light - $26 on e b a y
caluerpa macro algae - free from LFS
Rio+ 1700 return pump - $35 LFS
Labor and parts for LFS to construct baffles and install them - $75
Theo Hydor 200w Heater - $15
Digital Thermometer - $4
Coralife SS 65 skimmer - $86 e b a y
7" clip on fan for evaporation cooling - $6 walmart
Tubing, etc. - $12 from Home depot

 

[gatorwpb]

Thanks HeatLvr
Mine is full of pods too, and my main tank is covered in them, like thousands because I have no predation, only cleanup crew. I never added anything to it, other than just having the live rock. I'm sure the fuge got them from the overflow. I thought about the mud as well, heard great things about it but prolly dont need it now.
Id prefer Chaeto too, but the chaeto I have in there kind of disintegrated and not much is left. The Caleurpa grows so fast, i think its the razor blade type, but it sends roots into the sand. Im going to try and get a large bunch of chaeto soon and remove all the caleurpa.
I forgot to add that there is a littleneck clam hidden in there somewhere. I might even add some mangrove sapplings too. Its so much fun all the things you can do with a fuge.
In the end, I think the most important thing about the fuge is Pods (fish food) and Macro algae (nutrient removal). How you get there is up to you

 

[miaheatlvr]

Hi Gator,
When I first set mine up, all i could think about was caluerpa, caulerpa,, but then asking around I was told to definately use the Chaeto, because it doesnt go asexual, when Chaeto dies it releases spores into the water that can be toxic..also i dont have any spores in the ST yet, but i have alot in the FUGE,, I hope the get transfered soon,, after a while, im just gonna grab a piece of chaeto and shake it into the tank,, that will get it going! LOL peace and continued good luck!

 

[fishy7]

Question with a fuge:
This is my setup can I make a fuge out of this? It is a 35 gal sump. I am a newbee(9 months) and hear good things about them but need to gather more info.
Any suggestions is appreciated!

 

[theappe]

I was told that if I run the HOB fuge i wont need the HOB filter. Is this so?
Here is my dilemma. I have a HOB filter and a Prizm skimmer. I have the HOB fuge on the way. What should I do???? :help:

 

[agrsiv210]

I have had mine for about 2 months now and all I can say is, WOW .

Worth every penny. Here are a couple of pics. It is the XL fuge came with light, sand, for $360.

 

[miaheatlvr]

ACR, is that graliceria algae in your fuge,, awesome, awesome fuge,, best one ive seen to date! can you tell me the benefits of the graliceria algae please?

 

[agrsiv210]

Gracilaria is also one of the very best algae for vegetable filters. It does require brighter light than alternative genera (2 watts per liter approximately) and appreciates very strong water movement like Chaetomorpha to keep the colony tumbling for good health and growth. Gracilaria can be equally effective as Chaetomorpha for nutrient export and has the added benefit of being more palatable to herbivorous fishes if (re-)cycling of the nutrients is preferred instead. So in short I LOVE IT.

 

[theappe]

Hey Miaheatlvr, how does the skimmer perform the HOB fuge??

 

[miaheatlvr]

Originally Posted by theappe
Hey Miaheatlvr, how does the skimmer perform the HOB fuge??

MINE works great and pulls out alot of skim, BUT I DO admit that i need to adjust it from time to time to get just the right skim, by adjusting the airflow and moving the removeable collection cup- up or down!

 

[mazzymadde]

Whats the 7" clip on fan DO!! you said "for evaporation cooling" what theat mean exactly???
Do u have it on much ectt,, is is worth it...
Originally Posted by GatorWPB
Heres a pic of mine, I posted it on another thread, but I love it so much, Ill post again.
20 gal long - $45 at *****
20 lbs LS - $15 at LFS
2 lbs of tonga rubble rock - $12 LFS
24watt PC light - $26 on e b a y
caluerpa macro algae - free from LFS
Rio+ 1700 return pump - $35 LFS
Labor and parts for LFS to construct baffles and install them - $75
Theo Hydor 200w Heater - $15
Digital Thermometer - $4
Coralife SS 65 skimmer - $86 e b a y
7" clip on fan for evaporation cooling - $6 walmart
Tubing, etc. - $12 from Home depot

 

[ginarox]

wow!!! now i can see why you stare at that instead of your aquarium that is neat,,,thankyou for the pictures. they look great...have a great day...

 

[gatorwpb]

Originally Posted by mazzymadde
Whats the 7" clip on fan DO!! you said "for evaporation cooling" what theat mean exactly???
Do u have it on much ectt,, is is worth it...
Hey Mazzy,
The clip on fan causes evaporation to occur which lowers the temperature of the water.
I have to do this because my lights heat my temperature up and I dont want to buy a chiller. I have it on the same timer as my halides.

 

[miaheatlvr]

Yupi

 

[trex]

i have crushed coral in mine. just wondering if i should replace it with live sand? i have thousands of pods in my dt but none in my fuge.

 

[miaheatlvr]

For fed

 

[1911_guy]

i can't find any up here in alaska, will chaeto die if it's out of light for awhile?
i would like to find a way to have some shipped.

 

[miaheatlvr]

Originally Posted by 1911_Guy
i can't find any up here in alaska, will chaeto die if it's out of light for awhile?
i would like to find a way to have some shipped.
You might get a little die off, but if conditions are good it should come back strong! It definately will make the shipping!

 

[1911_guy]

Originally Posted by MiaHeatLvr
You might get a little die off, but if conditions are good it should come back strong! It definately will make the shipping!
thanks, i didn't see any for sale on this site though...