Refugium Questions

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by jacky v, Jan 12, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 2 of 2
  1. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2010
    Messages:
    4,780
    I have just rock, 2 mangroves and chaeto in my fuge. No sand.
     
    blackraven1425, Jan 14, 2011
    blackraven1425, Jan 14, 2011
    #11

    2. Click Here!

  2. littletnklvr

    littletnklvr Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2011
    Messages:
    46
    Location:
    Toronto,Canada.
    I have chaeto, dsb 5.5" deep and some live rock, never use rubble use full size rock, mine is 8.25 gallon for a 15 gallon tank and have so many pod's it looks like a biblical plague, lol!
     
    littletnklvr, Jan 22, 2011
    littletnklvr, Jan 22, 2011
    #12
  3. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2008
    Messages:
    3,460
    Location:
    Colorado
    I actually don't see the fascination with live rock in the fuge. In order for a DSB to work properly, it needs to breath. LR closes it off to circulation and creates a dead spot under it.

    If you want a fuge and you need more LR in your system, then just go without a DSB. Clean the rock from time to time with water change water and make sure it does not collect detritus.

    LR rubble is even worse... all it does is catch detritus and choke off the DSB.

    Pods do not need rock for habitat. They eat the macro in the fuge. The ball of cheato is their habitat and food source. LR or rubble in a fuge is counter productive if you have a DSB.
     
    Powerman, Jan 22, 2011
    Powerman, Jan 22, 2011
    #13
Page 2 of 2