Refugiums?

[blutang]

I need some information regarding refugiums, as to exactly what they are, how they work, what they do for your aquariums, and how to get pods growing in them. Also what kind are good for aquariums without a sump. Detailed info would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[jim27]

Refugiums are basically a separate smaller tank connected to the main tank for pods and macro to safely grow free from predators. People usually put an ls bed, some lr, and various macro algea in them, or at least thats whats in mine. The pods and other critters just start growing on there own, you don't have to add them in.
The macro in refugiums removes nitrates from the water and can be harvested to provide food for fish. Also if your refugium uses a gravity return like mine some pods will make it into the main tank and provide food for the carnivorous fish.
They also provide more water volume which is always good, as well as more bio filtration from the ls and lr.

 

[blutang]

Any suggestions as to what I could use on my tank. Details below.

 

[j21kickster]

cpr makes good hang on tank refigums, check aquariumpros.com for good price on them

 

[blutang]

Thanks I appreciate it....I'll check it out today!