refugium

spider9376

spider9376

Member
Hay you all
I was jus wondering what is the purpose for a refugium and also would i need one on my 55 gallon tank ???
Thanks Spider9376
 
blazehok68

blazehok68

Active Member
a refugium, or "fuge", is basically just another form of filtration. the plants in the fuge basically help to export nitrates, and help to regulate ph. also they provide a home for little benificial critters to grow, and also the plants and critters provide food for some saltwater fish. in a fuge, you can also put more live rock and even a deep sand bed, both of which provide more filtraton.
as far as having one on your 55gal, more is always better so definately start one up.
 
legion

legion

Member
How about a turf scrubber, I used the info on this site. It is very simple to make. Its hangs in my sump and is covered in green hair algae. I started it 3weeks ago as an add to the filtration on my 125 reef.
 
johnnyd

johnnyd

Member
no need for a refugium or turf scubber, just build a RDSB out of a 5g bucket, R C forums have a very good thread on it, cheap and simple and fast to make. also its only used for lowering nitrates, but works very well, and fast.
 
spider9376

spider9376

Member
Sorry johnnyd, I don't know what a RDSB is and how to make it, All my water test are good. I have a tank that has everything built inside the tank. It is about 8 years old but works well. All the filtration is inclosed in a blue box that sets in the back left corner. I will try to send pic's of it to you. Standby.
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Hope this helps so you all can see.
Thanks
 
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