What's a 'Fuge'?

cdangel0

Member
Bare with me gang - I just upgraded from a 29 gal to a 92 gal tank.
I have only ever had experience with basic 'hang-on' style filters and such.
It took me a week of research to figure out how the wet/dry filter on my new tank works (was included with the tank - no instructions).
I see alot of posts regarding 'fuges' and 'sumps' etc. Is there somewhere I can go to find out what all this means and what the best set-up is?
 

turningtim

Active Member
Do a search on sump, refugeium. Plenty of info out there.
Read, read and read some more....
Welcome to the boards and good luck with the new tank!
Tim
 

patandlace

Active Member
It's a separate tank that is tied into the main tank for filtration. It allows microflora and fauna to develop undisturbed. It also increases the system volume which is always a good thing.
 

cdangel0

Member
Is it necessary in order to have a healthy SW tank, or just an 'extra'? Would I be able to add it to the wet/dry trickle filter I already have? Or would it replace my current system?
 
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