Livestock for the fuge??

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by laurat, Jul 16, 2011.

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  1. laurat

    laurat Astrea Snail

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    What should be kept in a sucessful fuge? ie snails etc. How much? I have a 17 gal on my 46. Have microalgae, bio sand etc, but looking for inhabitants.
     
    laurat, Jul 16, 2011
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  2. wasitgreen

    wasitgreen Feather Duster

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    You looking for cleaning inhabitants, or show?
     
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  3. laurat

    laurat Astrea Snail

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    cleaning
     
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  4. jeff@zina.com

    jeff@zina.com Flamingo Tongue

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    Theoretically, you don't want to add anything to your refugium. That's why it's a refuge for what grows there.

    Jeff


    Text mangled by iPhone spell check...
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Around 15 cerith snails would be good
     
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  6. wasitgreen

    wasitgreen Feather Duster

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    Not necessarily, people (me included) also use them as a biological filter of sorts, macros, DSB, sand sitters, filter feeders, waste eaters, etc. A five can really be whatever is wanted or needed. I know I will be setting up a DF in a little while, kind of the opposite of its purpose, but if done right can be beneficial.
     
    wasitgreen, Jul 17, 2011
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