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A refugium is a seperate tank or container attached to your main tank that has a source of light and slower water flow and is a safe haven for lots of critters that reproduce and add greater biodiversity and natural live food to your display tank. A refugium may be lit at opposite times from your display tank or 24 hours a day. If space allows, a large refugium well lit when your tank lights are off, or 24 hours a day, will provide your entire system with amazingly stable and healthy water conditions plus supply your fish and corals with a new dimension of diversty and nutrition. Refugia are interesting systems in their own right and a glass or acrylic tank will serve you well and provide hours of fasinating enjoyment!